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OpinionOctober 16

At the end of the day political rhetoric is a cliche

Civis has failed to resist the temptation to mix politics and language. Three weeks from election day, what better time to critique the words our politicians use?
At the end of the day political rhetoric is a cliche
At the end of the day political rhetoric is a cliche
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OpinionOctober 9

The hanging sword dangling over the election

Overhanging our general election next month is the threat of parliamentary overhangs.
The hanging sword dangling over the election
The hanging sword dangling over the election
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OpinionOctober 2

Mixing genders and mashing up English

Although attitudes continually shift, trends sometimes reverse.
Mixing genders and mashing up English
Mixing genders and mashing up English
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OpinionSeptember 25

What percentage of us are blasted by public service bombs?

Civis wonders how many others are shell-shocked by the relentless barrage of public-sector debacles.
What percentage of us are blasted by public service bombs?
What percentage of us are blasted by public service bombs?
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OpinionSeptember 18

Mapping out the reasons for naming things

What's in a place name? After last week's cartographical discussion, Civis turns again to matters geographical.
Mapping out the reasons for naming things
Mapping out the reasons for naming things
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OpinionSeptember 11

Trying to figure out where we are

Many of us like to have our world mapped out, with as much as possible laid out clearly.
Trying to figure out where we are
Trying to figure out where we are
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OpinionSeptember 4

Don’t panic about people who are panicking

Beware public and official hysteria. It has struck many times before and will do so again.
Don’t panic about people who are panicking
Don’t panic about people who are panicking
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OpinionAugust 28

Wearing masks is not beyond the pale

As New Zealand coughs, splutters and sweats its way through a severe flu season, why do so few people wear masks?
Wearing masks is not beyond the pale
Wearing masks is not beyond the pale
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OpinionAugust 21

Cleaning up corruption and controlling rivers

A political announcement last Sunday lets Civis return to a familiar obsession.
Cleaning up corruption and controlling rivers
Cleaning up corruption and controlling rivers
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OpinionAugust 14

Act’s recent foray into graphic design warrants scrutiny

CIVIS is an equal-opportunities political critic.
Act’s recent foray into graphic design warrants scrutiny
Act’s recent foray into graphic design warrants scrutiny