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A Friendly Critique of the Break Free Climate Actions

Article – Robert J. Burrowes I have enjoyed reading accounts and seeing photos of those committed and courageous climate activists who participated in the recent Break Free from Fossil Fuels actions conducted at various locations in 13 countries from 4-15 May 2016. See ‘Break Free …

The Failed Cruz-Kasich Pact: Trump and GOP Desperation

Article – Binoy Kampmark Having Trump as a candidate for the GOP presidential run may look bad. Having a pact against him within the Republican movement designed to quash his chances to get the nomination looks even worse. It reeks of backroom deals, frustrated officials and …

PM to attend Nuclear Security Summit

Press Release – New Zealand Government Prime Minister John Key will attend the fourth and final Nuclear Security Summit in Washington next week. The Nuclear Security Summit is an opportunity to address nuclear terrorism threats at the global level, says Mr Key. New Zealand is …

Trade Minister Robb shoots the messenger

Press Release – AFTINET Trade Minister Robb today rejected calls from 59 community organisations representing over two million Australians for an independent assessment by the Productivity Commission on ABC national radio this morning. He claimed that the broad alliance of public …