“They’d have to kill me before they could make me ashamed of who I am.” Nexus asked Emmy Rākete some questions regarding the Defying Destiny Day of Queer Power she helped to organise in protest against Destiny Church’s attempted silencing of Pride demonstrations. Emmy is a critical Marxist scholar...
Nexus reached out to Miss Geena to discuss threats of violence she experienced during our recent Pride month. Could you please explain the incident on the weekend (22nd to 23rd of Feb)? My friend and I were leaving a Pride queer dance party. It was after 4am and we...
There’s something off about Evan. I know it. Mum knows it. Dad knows it. My starry-eyed sister doesn’t, but then again, she brought him home. His hair is buzzed short, the dimple on his right cheek is winking at me, and his pressed dress shirt is too white. I...
If you are familiar with George Orwell’s novels, you would know he nails dystopias with heavy influences on different styles of leadership. 1884 by Orwell is exactly that. This dystopia has substation themes of totalitarianism and fascism. Written in the aftermath of World War II, Orwell’s narrative draws heavily...
1) Nazi Germany Arguably the best at Fascism, Nazi Germany takes the spotlight in #1. Hitler rose to power during the 1920s and 30s, seizing control and passing anti-Jew and immigrant laws, legitimising antisemitism, racism, and eugenics. Nazi Germany went on an imperial conquest, spreading the German Empire across...
Defined simply, fascism is a political ideology that reflects authoritarian, forcibly monolithic, and ultranationalist beliefs. Often assumed under a dictator, the far-right mold is linked to militarism, autocratic action, and the fatal suppression of minority groups. While this extremist model isn’t at all new, the term fascism was launched...
“Conservative sentiment is seemingly growing bolder” In recent years, fascism has made a terrifyingly large comeback. While history does tend to repeat itself, especially with cases of far-right groups is still scary to bear witness to, nonetheless. From Trump getting elected in, his wingman instantly performing a Nazi salute,...
Journalist Joshua Kaplan, has published an article about a gay man, John Willaims, who infiltrated far right militias AP3 and Oath Keepers. After the January 6th storming of the US Capitol, Williams was convinced something had to be done about the growing militia groups in America. With previous survival...
Written by Aitangi-A-Kawiti Wynyard Te Matatini 2025, rocking in with a record breaking 55 rōpu this year, was more than just a competition, it was a celebration of our Māori culture, unity, and national pride. Filled with plenty of highlights ranging from Naia’s viral solo from Te Kuru Marutea,...
Ka whawahi tonu mātou, āke āke āke. Though we in New Zealand may feel like Facism is such a foreign and international concept the very same ideologies and concepts have long been part of the history of New Zealand. I am reminded after the passing of Tā Robert “Bom”...
