Warren on Trump (and the Republicans)
Elizabeth Warren, who is positioning herself as Clinton’s potential VP, rips in to The Donald (and the Republicans) in a speech to the American Constitution Society (ACS).
notices and features
Open mike 11/06/2016
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Daily Review 10/06/2016
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Jonathan Pie thinks Tony Blair is a psychopath
Jonathan Pye analyses Tony Blair’s history and contrasts his statements and actions with that of Jeremy Corbyn.
Caption contest
Open mike 10/06/2016
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Daily Review 09/06/2016
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Robert Reich’s letter to Bernie Sanders
The text of an open letter written by Ribert Reich to his friend Bernie Sanders.
Open mike 09/06/2016
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Daily Review 08/06/2016
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Yet another indicator of the homeless crisis
The homeless population of central Auckland has more than doubled in the last 3 years. That’s quite a legacy John Key. Meanwhile Te Puea Marae is still putting the government to shame, you can donate here.
Open mike 08/06/2016
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Daily Review 07/06/2016
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Switzerland votes against UBI
Seems the path towards acceptance of the UBI is not going to be smooth.
Open mike 07/06/2016
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Boots Theory: On the M.O.U.
Open mike 06/06/2016
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The service you do for others…
Muhammad Ali: “The service you do for others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.”
Open mike 05/06/2016
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Livestream – LIVE UPDATES From LINCOLN
LIVE UPDATES from TS’s man in the Lincoln Event Centre, Te Reo Putake.
Open mike 04/06/2016
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Daily Review 03/06/2016
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UBI gathers momentum in Europe
Practical trials of an Unconditional Basic Income (UBI) are taking place or are under consideration across Europe. Given the increasing automation of work it’s difficult to see a practical alternative to a UBI in the medium to long term.
Drinnan – Treatment of state-funded broadcasters smacks of political expediency
John Drinnan has a pretty explosive piece in The Herald this morning. (See also Drinnan’s new blog ZagZigger).
Open mike 03/06/2016
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Open mike 02/06/2016
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Daily Review 01/06/2016
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Open mike 01/06/2016
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Daily Review 31/05/2016
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America votes for…
Family or Shopping?
The union movement is petitioning Peter Dunne and Te Ururoa Flavell to put families ahead of shopping and vote to protect Easter Sunday. You can click here to join them.
Open mike 31/05/2016
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Daily Review 30/05/2016
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Watkin on the Nats’ housing blame game
Tim Watkin: “What’s clear is that National, as is their well worn tactic, will do its best to ensure the blame gets shared around”.
Open mike 30/05/2016
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Open mike 29/05/2016
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