Gordon Campbell on why Justin Trudeau’s fate matters to New Zealand
The scandal now engulfing Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party is the kind of train wreck that confirms the public’s worst feelings about politicians and their back-room dealings.
Canada
Gordon Campbell on the continuing saga of the Chelsea Manning visit, and BTS
The National Party has played fast and loose with the facts during its campaign to deny an entry visa to the American LGBTQ activist Chelsea Manning.
Gordon Campbell on the EU’s battle with Washington, over Iran
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini used the occasion in Wellington to challenge the White House intensely, over Iran.
Gordon Campbell on Bill English’s bizarre new/old trade deal
English has not got the foggiest idea what benefits this deal stands to bring right now, in a month’s time, or by year’s end – much less longer term out until 2030.
Robbing the Vote
Why the current plan to take the right to vote away from prisoners is a terrible idea
The Complicatist : Climb Every Mountie
Reasons not to sneer at the home of Celine Dion