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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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This is effectively a hostile takeover, with intent to strip a public entity for profit, then run it into the ground.
January 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM
This is effectively a hostile takeover, with intent to strip a public entity for profit, then run it into the ground.
The imperialists at it again. Enough with the colonialism.
Q: You said the US is going to run Venezuela. So who's in power right now?
TRUMP: Well, we're gonna be running it with a group. We're gonna make sure it's run properly. We're gonna rebuild the oil infrastructure which will cost billions of dollars.
TRUMP: Well, we're gonna be running it with a group. We're gonna make sure it's run properly. We're gonna rebuild the oil infrastructure which will cost billions of dollars.
January 3, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The imperialists at it again. Enough with the colonialism.
That's going to hurt the Hastings economy in March. Huge event in terms of dollars coming into the local economy, as the horse folks are loaded financially. Start of the local council "cutting its cloth and focusing on the basics"?
Hawke's Bay's Horse of the Year show cancelled for 2026
Hawke's Bay's Horse of the Year show cancelled for 2026
Held in the Hastings Showgrounds every year in March, it's one of the largest equestrian events in the Southern Hemisphere.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:42 AM
That's going to hurt the Hastings economy in March. Huge event in terms of dollars coming into the local economy, as the horse folks are loaded financially. Start of the local council "cutting its cloth and focusing on the basics"?
Rural lifestyle parents upset at having to send their children to a state secondary school in Flaxmere.
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Rural parents hit out after Hastings school bus axed because Flaxmere College is closer
'He’s finally thriving – he really has found a nice place and feels at home.'
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December 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Rural lifestyle parents upset at having to send their children to a state secondary school in Flaxmere.
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‘Their doom was only a question of time, when it became obvious that they could not raise their own revenue; that they had to look to the general government to supply deficiencies. 1876 Colonial Treasurer Julius Vogel (abolishing provinces, to be replaced with boroughs, and counties).
November 28, 2025 at 4:45 AM
‘Their doom was only a question of time, when it became obvious that they could not raise their own revenue; that they had to look to the general government to supply deficiencies. 1876 Colonial Treasurer Julius Vogel (abolishing provinces, to be replaced with boroughs, and counties).
Just how do they expect these not to end up in the rubbish bin? The Kmart recall points to an Australian website, the local council said not our problem, get in contact with a Asbestos removal business. Said businesses are busy with schools, and don't want to know about a tub or two of sand.
Coloured sand recall: Disposal process needs to be easier - Auckland teacher
Coloured sand recall: Disposal process needs to be easier - Auckland teacher
Stephanie Pye says it's hard to be reassured that every speck of sand has been cleaned up and disposed of safely.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Just how do they expect these not to end up in the rubbish bin? The Kmart recall points to an Australian website, the local council said not our problem, get in contact with a Asbestos removal business. Said businesses are busy with schools, and don't want to know about a tub or two of sand.
That student is in the wrong course if she finds their unconscious bias, and cultural privilege being called out uncomfortable. "This course will foster cultural humility and applying an understanding of human rights, diversity, and oppression to their practice." Core concepts for Social Work.
A lecturer in the Indiana University School of Social Work has been removed from teaching one of her classes — “Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice” — while the university investigates a complaint by a student against material she presented. @weiss-a-woni.bsky.social
IU lecturer removed from class during intellectual diversity investigation
School of Social Work lecturer Jessica Adams said a student submitted the complaint to the office of U.S. Senator Jim Banks over a graphic she used in her class. Adams said Banks’ office then contacte...
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November 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
That student is in the wrong course if she finds their unconscious bias, and cultural privilege being called out uncomfortable. "This course will foster cultural humility and applying an understanding of human rights, diversity, and oppression to their practice." Core concepts for Social Work.
Oh, to think she was lauding the excellent resourcing teachers are being provided with, in question time today.
Making the underpaid and under-resourced teachers and support staff the bad guys here is a hell of a play. #nzpol
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October 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Oh, to think she was lauding the excellent resourcing teachers are being provided with, in question time today.
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Here is my best guidance, rendered beautifully by the great John Lithgow. I first published these lessons nearly nine years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century."
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Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
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September 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Here is my best guidance, rendered beautifully by the great John Lithgow. I first published these lessons nearly nine years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century."
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
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This is similar to passive operation of ablism in employment - which these ‘return-to-office’ policies also exacerbate.
When we think of sexism, it's easy to think of *active* efforts to discriminate against women. But sexism also operates *passively* - like through our inaction on issues like childcare and paid family leave. In that context, return-to-office policies are sexist in consequence, even if not in design.
"The labor participation rate for women with children younger than 5 had the biggest midyear drop in more than 40 years during the first six months of 2025."
September 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This is similar to passive operation of ablism in employment - which these ‘return-to-office’ policies also exacerbate.
Brian Tamaki on his international tour: UK stop at "free speech" protest in London
An outburst of vile racism and bigotry at the Tommy Robinson demo. Speaker Brian Tamaki declares: "Ban any type of public expression in our Christian nation from other religions. Ban Halal, ban Burqas. Ban mosques, ban temples, ban shrines - "
So much for Uniting the Kingdom
So much for Uniting the Kingdom
September 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Brian Tamaki on his international tour: UK stop at "free speech" protest in London
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I thought that the bitter irony was that somebody who had abused his free speech to call for political violence met his end through that same political violence while giving a free speech.
You could call it Karmanazi.
You could call it Karmanazi.
September 11, 2025 at 5:50 AM
I thought that the bitter irony was that somebody who had abused his free speech to call for political violence met his end through that same political violence while giving a free speech.
You could call it Karmanazi.
You could call it Karmanazi.
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The Regulatory Standards Bill creates an expectation that if governments act in the public interest, they would have to pay out corporations whose 'property rights' are affected. In short, corporations could demand compensation any time the government tries to protect people or the planet.
June 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The Regulatory Standards Bill creates an expectation that if governments act in the public interest, they would have to pay out corporations whose 'property rights' are affected. In short, corporations could demand compensation any time the government tries to protect people or the planet.
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I do wonder if someone was actually having a joke here. Was this deliberate? Surely?
I did not edit this, this is the actual parade with the actual music being played.
CINEMATIC
CINEMATIC
June 14, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I do wonder if someone was actually having a joke here. Was this deliberate? Surely?
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Of course, and ironically, neoliberalism also incentivizes all of us to see evil as the product of individual pathology. Because it means that the solution to evil is to punish evil individuals. Which requires less work and investment than changing the structure and culture of society.
June 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Of course, and ironically, neoliberalism also incentivizes all of us to see evil as the product of individual pathology. Because it means that the solution to evil is to punish evil individuals. Which requires less work and investment than changing the structure and culture of society.
Love Dame Marilyn Waring addresses the social worker vs air traffic controller comparator, labeled ludicrous by the Government: "Understanding what a social work qualification means, I would happily employ a social worker as an air traffic controller, but never contemplate the reverse."
In this morning's 'Spinoff' Marilyn Waring explains why she set up the People's Select Cttee on Pay Equity after the govt wiped out all claims retrospectively under urgency (& more). The article has a link to the submission site: closing date 31 July, we'd love to hear from you! #nzpol #kikorangi
Marilyn Waring: Why I convened the people’s select committee on pay equity
The government chose ideology over evidence. We'll uncover what should have been considered – and make it available to all.
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June 12, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Love Dame Marilyn Waring addresses the social worker vs air traffic controller comparator, labeled ludicrous by the Government: "Understanding what a social work qualification means, I would happily employ a social worker as an air traffic controller, but never contemplate the reverse."
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LAPD when they think nobody is watching
June 9, 2025 at 4:01 AM
LAPD when they think nobody is watching
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A Bill that no one wanted / months of disruption and protests / the Haka / the disproportionate penalty that reeks of colonialism - so much vitriol and wasted energy. ACT has a lot to answer for IMHO #nzpol
June 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A Bill that no one wanted / months of disruption and protests / the Haka / the disproportionate penalty that reeks of colonialism - so much vitriol and wasted energy. ACT has a lot to answer for IMHO #nzpol
Pleased for him, leaning into his white male privileged, certainly helps you to land on your feet. But, isn't what is published a self reinforcing cycle?
The #BookTok backlash over a former Canberra Raiders player's book deal explained
The #BookTok backlash over former Canberra Raiders player Luke Bateman's book deal explained
When former Canberra Raiders player and farmer Luke Bateman joined TikTok, he went viral for his love of fantasy novels. A month later he announced a book deal, but the news sparked controversy.
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June 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Pleased for him, leaning into his white male privileged, certainly helps you to land on your feet. But, isn't what is published a self reinforcing cycle?
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I'm a feminist and I'm angry.
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May 8, 2025 at 5:39 AM
I'm a feminist and I'm angry.
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Together we must be united as a country make the necessary sacrifices during these hard times so we can help pay for these landlord tax cuts! 🫡✊ yeehawtheboys.substack.com/p/actively-e...
May 7, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Together we must be united as a country make the necessary sacrifices during these hard times so we can help pay for these landlord tax cuts! 🫡✊ yeehawtheboys.substack.com/p/actively-e...
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This government has cut the minimum wage in real terms - twice. We are cutting living wage protections. Cutting sick leave. Child poverty is rising. Is this seriously the only plan for the economy? How many people need to be impoverished for this government to feel wealthy?
May 6, 2025 at 5:30 AM
This government has cut the minimum wage in real terms - twice. We are cutting living wage protections. Cutting sick leave. Child poverty is rising. Is this seriously the only plan for the economy? How many people need to be impoverished for this government to feel wealthy?
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Making it less attractive to work in the industries which will be affected by this decision, will make it harder to recruit. Care, Nursing, Teaching. That makes it more expensive to provide those services. We are simply passing on the costs to the future, rather than solving them
May 6, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Making it less attractive to work in the industries which will be affected by this decision, will make it harder to recruit. Care, Nursing, Teaching. That makes it more expensive to provide those services. We are simply passing on the costs to the future, rather than solving them
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On NRT: National supports sexism - norightturn.blogspot.com/2025/05/nati...
National supports sexism
That's the only possible conclusion we can draw from their decision to legislatively terminate all pay equity claims, and make future claims...
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May 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
On NRT: National supports sexism - norightturn.blogspot.com/2025/05/nati...