Ellie Stevenson
The Hitchhiker's Guide to Politics in Debating: Part Five
The most powerful man in the world serves as an object lesson for the chaotic, messy and unpredictable outcomes of the political process.
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Ellie Stevenson
May 617 min read
The Hitchhiker's Guide To Politics in Debating: Part Four
I've split Part Four into Pts 4-7 to make each part more readable. This is an infodump about the left and right in modern Western politics.
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Ellie Stevenson
Apr 2629 min read
The Hitchhiker's Guide to Politics in Debating: Part Three
If you're concerned about receiving a politics motion and not knowing where you stand, here's an extremely thorough breakdown on both sides.
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Ellie Stevenson
Apr 98 min read
The Hitchhiker's Guide to Politics in Debating: Part Two
I say this with the greatest of respect: judges are not mind readers. You do gotta tell us what, specifically, your case is to win debates.
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Ellie Stevenson
Mar 3011 min read
Welcome to the Hitchhiker’s Guide to Politics in Debating: Part One!
In Part One of Five of a new series for competitive debaters, I examine the pitfalls that come of mishandling political matters in debates.
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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
Mar 14 min read
My Favourite (Non-NZ Election) Articles of 2023
I mark the latest entry in the yearly tradition by collating some good reads from across the web. Plus, blog announcements at the bottom!
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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
Jan 516 min read
Fifteen Predictions For 2024
Keeping up with the established rituals of the blog, before I can go back and see how I badly I did in 2023, I see how well I'll do in 2024.
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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 13, 20231 min read
Predictions For Every Electorate and Party Vote Result and MPs in the Next Parliament. Yes, Every.
This is on the seven parties in contention, for anybody who wants a deep dive, or just to check out their electorate/party’s likely fate!
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Ellie Stevenson
Oct 11, 20236 min read
Who Should I Vote For? #5: Whoever You Vote For, You Should Go Vote
If you're unsure or hesitant about voting, I've got ten reasons why you should. Great resources are at https://vote.nz/; check your mail too
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Ellie Stevenson
Oct 9, 20233 min read
Who Should I Vote For? #4: A Postscript Re: Christchurch and Canterbury Voters
Like the previous postscript, this is far shorter than most of my usual articles - sharing an aspect of the election news and my thoughts.
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Ellie Stevenson
Oct 8, 20232 min read
Who Should I Vote For? #3: And Another Thing...
A key addition to yesterday's article on Raf Manji: I've had it pointed out to me that voting Raf in prevents Winston from being kingmaker!
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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
Oct 6, 202327 min read
Who Should I Vote For? #1: Three Pros And Three Cons For Each Party
This is the first of a series of articles to help you decide who to vote for. My role here is to be honest and help, not insert my biases.
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Ellie Stevenson
Oct 5, 20231 min read
no time to talk here's the bingoS!!!
can't stop to chat good luck everyone there are two bingos now
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Ellie Stevenson
Oct 4, 202310 min read
I Finally Finished This Article About Seeing David Seymour Speak In Person Like, Months Ago
I saw David Seymour at the Christchurch Town Hall and took a lot of notes. It was a while ago so this is piecemeal, but here you go.
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