Activists march against two-party system
Local activist groups marched through Cedar-Riverside Wednesday night to protest Tuesday’s election results, which resulted in the re-election of …
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How to Fix Democracy | Ralph Nader
Consumer advocate, lawyer, and former U.S. presidential candidate Ralph Nader believes that democracy is about civic organization, not just public opinion. In his assessment, the American people have lost perspective and ceded control of politics to “big money.” But they should understand that there is broad popular support for many of the things they want,…
Government releases first Royal Commission Covid-19 report
This article was first published by RNZ.The Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response has been publicly released.The report from the first …
‘If you think I’m an Ardern puppet, you’ll get a huge surprise’ – NZ Covid Inquiry Chair speaks out
In a sit down interview that hints at final report, Tony Blakely talks about Voices For Freedom, Jacinda Ardern, and why Winston Peters has beef with …
GUEST BLOG: Geoff Fischer – What is rangatiratanga?
“All New Zealanders have tino rangatiratanga, the right to self-determine…” writes the ACT Party leader David Seymour. Seymour evidently believes …
Covid-19 Royal Commission: Ardern’s ‘single source of truth’ comment was ‘unhelpful’
• The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 has released its first phase report• It found some vaccine requirements “caused harm” and affected public …
Willie Jackson challenges David Seymour to Treaty Debate round 2
Willie Jackson has come out swinging on Facebook……boom.Mic Drop.Saying that Willie has to apologise first must be a misquote because Seymour is more …
Voting Rights Must Remain at the Top of Our List in 2024
The freedom to vote had a big moment last week. It was not about how citizens should vote in 2024, but what might happen in 2025. It was a rousing …
Southeast Asia in BRICS Is Good for the Global Order
The club’s expansion affirms the Global South’s hedging strategy—and sends a message to the great powers. A vital region in the Global South—Southeast …
Shifting Models of Sovereignty in the Pacific
The ambiguous and evolving status of the Cook Islands and Niue holds lessons for other Pacific powers. Despite their best intentions, the Biden …