Citizenship carries a seductive promise. Once the passport arrives, the outsider has crossed the line. The law no longer distinguishes between the old citizen and the new one. Both vote. Both possess the same legal standing. Both are told, in the language of democracy, that they now belong equally. Yet anyone who has spent enough … Continue reading Citizenship Is Not Equality
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Equity or Equality? Rethinking Support in Our Universities
A Member’s draft Bill recently introduced by ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar—The Education and Training (Equal Treatment) Amendment Bill—has sparked robust debate across Aotearoa New Zealand. The draft bill aims to prohibit universities from offering any public resources, services, or opportunities based on race or ethnicity. Universities would still be permitted to manage funds or … Continue reading Equity or Equality? Rethinking Support in Our Universities