Ellie Stevenson
Who What When Where Why: The USA Election Explained
It's the final countdown! With Election Day dawning tomorrow, I take you through what to expect.
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Ellie Stevenson
Jul 227 min read
Harris and Who: Ranking Running Mates For Kamala
I briefly gripe about glib takes on diversity, before moving on to nine options to take up the crusade under Harris against Trump.
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Ellie Stevenson
Jul 1422 min read
Why Biden Must Go
The most powerful man in the world is (probably) going to become the first presumptive nominee to lose his major party's nomination. Good.
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Ellie Stevenson
Jun 237 min read
Woking Hard or Hardly Woking?
I locked in & wrote 9,640 words. In 11 hours. I rip into Trot and Bryce Edwards re: Willie Jackson and discuss working class politics.
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Ellie Stevenson
Mar 185 min read
Reviewing My 2023 Predictions
At the end of 2022, I ruminated on what might come to pass in election year. Let's look back on last year and see how right I was.
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Ellie Stevenson
Mar 741 min read
Riding The Ouroboros
My biggest, best piece yet. Via Chlöe Swarbrick's run, I explore key progressive topics, like Israel-Palestine, speech, & MMP on the left.
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Ellie Stevenson
Jan 3010 min read
Who will be the next Green Party co-leader?
The reshaping of the New Zealand left in Opposition begins today. James Shaw has made his contributions, and now a new face is needed.
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Ellie Stevenson
Dec 20, 20235 min read
The Champs and Chumps of 2023
Categorising the winners, losers and those who were just here for the show in this election year, in the spirit of The Spinoff's article.
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Ellie Stevenson
Nov 24, 202314 min read
Deal Me In: My Rundown On The Coalition Agreement
After 41 days and 40 nights fasting in the wild, our leaders have returned, reconciled and with omens aplenty for the next three years.
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Ellie Stevenson
Oct 7, 202311 min read
If You Live In The Ilam Electorate (Northwest Christchurch), You Should Vote For Raf Manji Too
He's got the most experience, the most leverage, and a real shot at winning: Raf Manji is worthy of serving as Christchurch's MP.
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Ellie Stevenson
Sep 25, 202310 min read
National Won. Labour Lost. This Election Is Now About Whether NZFirst Get In & Get Powe
This image is not an endorsement of Winston Peters or the NZFirst Party. I will, however, concede the striking visual similarity.
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Ellie Stevenson
Sep 18, 202310 min read
Catch Up On The Election: One Month Out, What Is Each Party Polling At And What Does It All Mean ? ?
An overview of where each of the parties stands and what challenges are coming up for them, before the debates shake everything up.
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Ellie Stevenson
Sep 17, 20239 min read
Hit The House Lick Tell Me Is You With It
The next entry in Christchurch Journalism: Chris Bishop's visit down the road from Riccarton Mall a few months ago.
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Ellie Stevenson
Aug 22, 202311 min read
What To Expect From The First Republican Presidential Primary Debate (Trump Sold Separately)
Enjoy the updated blog image! As I shift into high gear for the election, here's a preview for my upcoming coverage of the debate.
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Ellie Stevenson
Jun 27, 202311 min read
Running In The Wrong Directions: Strategise Better, Stupids
This election is important, and so you would think both major parties would be putting in their best bids to win the Treasury benches. Nah.
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Ellie Stevenson
Jun 9, 20239 min read
It's the Last Chance Saloon for this Pack of Jokers
A headline to break Mike Hosking's pokerface with tears of joy. Labour have lost a lot of their top people: by now, who's left to govern?
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Ellie Stevenson
May 25, 202318 min read
Let's Get Ready To Rumble: The 2024 Republican Primary Grinds Into Gear
Although the outcome is not in too much doubt, the 2024 Republican primary is still attracting more candidates than expected. Let's looksee!
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Ellie Stevenson
May 12, 202314 min read
A Night In The Club With Christopher Luxon
Okay first things first I want it known for the record that I didn't do that to the sign!!! Anyway: Ellie does amateur political journalism.
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Ellie Stevenson
May 3, 20238 min read
Forget Coronation Street, The Soap Opera Is On Back Home In Aotearoa
A Minister has surprised everybody by changing parties. Three theories on why and thoughts on the impacts for Labour and Te Pāti Māori.
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Ellie Stevenson
Mar 15, 20233 min read
I Find A 6% Shift In The Top Tax Rate To Be Unusually Interesting
Grant Robertson raised the top tax bracket rate a few years ago for primarily political reasons. I explore the move, plus blog updates.
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