by Heather Hastie | Aug 16, 2015 | Democracy, Human Rights, Science & Nature, USA, Winners and Worries
There was an embarrassment of riches for both the Saint and Sinner this week. For the Saint, I just need to go into full, one-eyed Kiwi mode. The New Zealand netball team, the Silver Ferns has been performing magnificently at the world cup. This afternoon...
by Heather Hastie | Aug 9, 2015 | Democracy, Freedom of Speech, New Zealand, Religion, Winners and Worries
It’s a good thing I thought of a saint this week before I watched the rugby last night. Australia beat the All Blacks, and I have to be honest – Australia deserved the win. It’s all a bit depressing. Later this afternoon New Zealand time it’s...
by Heather Hastie | Aug 2, 2015 | New Zealand, Russia, Winners and Worries
My “sinner” this week is again from the political arena. I suspect already that it usually will be – there is so much about people within politics to criticize! Besides, until November 2016 we have the US presidential primaries, followed by their...
by Heather Hastie | Jul 26, 2015 | Human Rights, New Zealand, NZ Politics, US Politics, Winners and Worries
This is a new weekly feature I’m introducing – I’m hoping that I’ll keep it up and it’ll mean I’m posting something at least once a week. I’ve been pretty slack lately – just this week I’ve written half of three...
