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Josephine Varghese: From Obama to Sunak–do representational milestones mean anything more than symbolism?

Josephine Varghese: From Obama to Sunak–do representational milestones mean anything more than symbolism?

New Zealand media have recently discussed two major representational milestones in politics. Firstly, New Zealand Parliament achieving 50% women’s representation with the induction of Labour list MP Soraya Peke-Mason. Secondly, Rishi Sunak becoming the UK’s first non-White Prime Minister. Major media outlets have been celebrating these events as watershed moments in history. Indeed, these are …

Josephine Varghese: Impressed by Jacinda Ardern’s leadership during the pandemic? Meet K.K. Shailaja, Health Minister of Kerala

Josephine Varghese: Impressed by Jacinda Ardern’s leadership during the pandemic? Meet K.K. Shailaja, Health Minister of Kerala

New Zealand and its prime minister Jacinda Ardern have received international attention and praise, rightly so, for decisive leadership, clear communication and scientific management of the coronavirus pandemic. Observers point out that the nation has been through multiple crises under Ardern’s leadership – such as the Christchurch terrorist attack and the White Island volcanic eruption …

Josephine Varghese: The Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes the Inefficiency of Capitalism

Josephine Varghese: The Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes the Inefficiency of Capitalism

We must of course have equality of treatment, patients with this virus will be treated for free, and they’ll be treated as part of a single, national hospital service. These were the words of the Irish health minister Simon Harris when he announced the nationalisation of all private hospitals for the duration of the Covid …