Why has Kris Faafoi gone to ground? He was given an open invitation to discuss the proposed hate speech changes by Radio New Zealand but apparently doesn’t have 10 free minutes to talk with them. If he is proposing taking away New Zealander’s freedom of speech, he should
The awkward conversation in the hate speech debate is the one about antisemitism. Similar to Brenton Tarrant’s activity on the dark web, antisemitism is usually invisible until it erupts into irrefutable antisemitic violence. “New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that New York state authorities will be investigating the
Karin Wahl-Jorgensen Cardiff University Karin Wahl-Jorgensen is the author of three books, Disasters and the Media (Peter Lang, 2012; co-authored with Mervi Pantti and Simon Cottle), Journalists and the Public (Hampton Press, 2007) and Citizens or Consumers? (Open University Press, 2005; co-authored with Justin Lewis and
Alexander Gillespie University of Waikato Alexander Gillespie works primarily in international law, with specialties in international environmental; and the laws of war/international humanitarian law. Today’s multi-country condemnation of cyber-attacks by Chinese state-sponsored agencies was a sign of increasing frustration at recent behaviour. But it also
Jacinda Ardern might want to bring the wedding day forward, stat. New Zealand’s fairy princess is in dire threat of her media white horses turning into rats. After years of fawning adulation, even the bought-and-paid-for New Zealand media are starting to whisper that Cinderella’s ball
Michael Stokes Paulsen mercatornet.com Michael Stokes Paulsen is Distinguished University Chair & Professor of Law, at the University of St. Thomas, in Minneapolis. For the first time in a generation and a half — nearly 30 years — there is a realistic chance that the Supreme Court might overrule Roe v.
Dr David Cumin Spokesperson Free Speech Union **I have fixed the links to the submission The Government has asked for public feedback on its so-called ‘hate speech’ laws. So that’s exactly what we’re encouraging New Zealanders to give them. Thanks to the contributions of our financial supporters
righttolife.org.uk The Telegraph has published several Letters to the Editor expressing concerns over legalising assisted dying, including one from Dr Idris Baker, the National Clinical Lead for Palliative and End of Life Care in Swansea, Wales. Baroness Molly Meacher, Chair of the pro-assisted suicide group, ‘Dignity in
Free Speech Union “Polling commissioned by the Free Speech Union shows that kiwis aren’t interested in the Government’s proposed changes to hate speech laws, saying ‘no’ to policed speech”, says Dr. David Cumin, a Spokesperson for the Free Speech Union. “43% of New Zealander’s oppose the proposed
Free Speech Union We’ve had a number of enquiries over recent weeks about events involving controversial YouTuber Lee Williams (no relation) – who first came to our attention after media reported on apparent “white supremacist statements” and a campaign by the Twitter “community” to have Mr Williams sacked and more.
Free Speech Union Speak Up for Women will hold a public meeting in Wellington tonight at the Michael Fowler Centre. The Council had sent lawyers to the High Court proceedings we supported in Auckland to see if they could get away with cancelling the event. Given the resoundingly strong judgement
New Conservative “I hate you, you’re the worst parents.” “Conservatives are bigoted and living in the 18th century.” “A woman’s place is in the home.” “The Holocaust never actually happened.” “There are only two genders (male and female), all others are a fabrication.” “The Bible says all sinners
