Monday, October 2

Politics

Dear Straight People
Culture, Politics

Dear Straight People

Today, this might very well be unnecessarily pathologized by agencies such as Rainbow Youth or InsideOUT. My male body and supposed female “gender soul” would be regarded as mismatched, and I would be treated accordingly. Almost like, say, conversion therapy, no? – Paul Letham-McGrath

The TVNZ leaders debate
Politics

The TVNZ leaders debate

“Mutch-McKay asked the two men if the New Zealand health system is broken. Unsurprisingly, Luxon said ‘yes’ and Hipkins said ‘no’.” – @anionbrien

Goodbye Teacher Registration
Culture, Politics

Goodbye Teacher Registration

“I have good reason to believe that by writing the following I am risking my professional registration as a secondary school teacher. That’s because, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, things are getting pretty dicey in the workplace for supporters of freedom of speech. Why?” – Nick Hanne

The political theology of Winston Peters
Politics

The political theology of Winston Peters

“Peters’ occupation of a centralist, populist nationalism means those to both the left and the right of him are always potentially either friends or enemies, depending on the sovereign decision to be made.” – Mike Grimshaw