Politics

Deep stuff

Burning Bridges

Written By: te reo putake
Date published: - 23 comments

One of Simon Bridges’ caucus supporters has raised the possibility of a leadership coup. Let’s hope not, people!

China: Guns, Germs, and Steel

Written By: advantage
Date published: - 34 comments

The coronavirus outbreak that exploded three weeks ago in the central Chinese city of Wuhan has prompted the most severe Chinese government actions in three decades.

Royal Move

Written By: advantage
Date published: - 28 comments

It’s great to hear Prince Harry and Meghan quitting as senior royals and going off on their own.  Maybe others in the Royal Family should think of doing the same.

How To Get There: New Years Day edition

Written By: weka
Date published: - 63 comments

It’s tempting to think of the 2020s as the do or die decade, but deep, abiding, life affirming change will come from framing that also makes people feel good.

MMP Mark II*

Written By: Incognito
Date published: - 24 comments

What beats MMP? Open-list proportional representation with a low threshold would be a good option.

The future of Capitalism

Written By: advantage
Date published: - 128 comments

2019 has been a remarkable year for those wanting social, economic, and environmental renewal. The level of protest remains high, the idealism as […]

Maybe Nancy was right

Written By: advantage
Date published: - 81 comments

There is a very good chance that the upcoming impeachment trial of
President Donald Trump will turn into one massive campaign launch –
one which significantly increases his chances of winning a second
term.

British Justice tortures Assange

Written By: Mike Smith
Date published: - 36 comments

Craig Murray reports on the horror of Julian Assange’s treatment by British so-called “justice.” Read it and don’t weep. You can see why Murray resigned from the UK foreign service; their diplomacy is just as bad.