newsletter #62 for Thursday, February 29th, 2024

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Efeso Collins’ sudden death sparks speculation about the cause

Rumours on social media are circulating about what may have caused the sudden passing of Efeso Collins. 

The COVID virus may cause potentially fatal heart damage, regardless of vaccinations. It’s recommended people approach strenuous exercise cautiously post COVID infection or vaccination. 

The speculation adds fuel to the need for a COVID inquiry to address concerns and misinformation about sudden deaths.

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What the Left doesn’t acknowledge about the rise of the Right

The media overlooks public dissatisfaction with government and media bias as reasons for the Right’s rise. Many misattribute the Right’s popularity to prejudice, ignoring government failures.

“Different rights vs special rights”: Debate on the feasibility of race-based policies is forced open under the new government. New platforms fill gaps left by mainstream media’s perceived bias and lack of critical coverage.

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“You Know You’re Soaking In It” – How a patina of science sells you an ideology

Government-funded studies are often presented as  scientific but conveniently serve ideological agendas.

Many studies rely on subjective assumptions and guesswork, reflecting personal preferences.

Greater transparency, rigorous methodology, and unbiased authors are essential to combat pseudoscience.

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Heads I win, tails you lose – Rigged narratives regarding race in NZ media – Part 2 

Media narratives often simplify Māori experiences into a singular story of victimhood, overlooking individual choices and diverse identities.

Many Māori may only remotely identify as such, but it affects statistics in health, education, and justice systems.

Arguments suggest that disadvantages attributed to systemic racism might instead stem from socioeconomic status, challenging the focus on racial discrimination.