D.W. de Boer

About author

Editor of Right Minds NZ, host of The Dialogue on RCR. Follow me on X and Telegram. In addition to writing about conservative politics and reactionary thought, I like books, gardening, biking, tech, reformed theology, beauty, and tradition.

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An Exercise in Insanity and Delusion: UN Bans Nukes

Opinion
D.W. de Boer

Last week about two-thirds of the nations in the word voted on a legally binding treaty to ban nuclear weapons. While this might seem like a harmless measure, this is perhaps one of the more insane things that you will see come out of the UN.

Training An Armed Policeman

Opinion
D.W. de Boer

The Kiwi Gun Blog has a story with some shocking numbers into just how few resources go into training policemen for the use of firearms.

American Strength is Back in Play

Opinion
D.W. de Boer

Perhaps the most controversial move of Trump's presidency among his supporters has been the decision to bomb a Syria airbase in response to a nerve gas attack on a civilian population. Let's take a look at some of the positives.

Mid-Week Politics: Killing Cows, Bipartisan Spies, War Non-Crimes, Angry Watermelons, and Maori Kings

News
D.W. de Boer

Due to popular demand, here is another edition of Mid-Week Politics from the staff at Right Minds. We will endeavour to make this a regular series.

Auckland DHB Spent +$95k on "Values Workshops"

News
D.W. de Boer

In an Official Information Act request obtained by Right Minds NZ, dated March last year, it has been revealed that the Auckland DHB spend over $95,000 on workshops for staff to promote their "new values" in 2014.

"Auckland University European Students Association" Under Fire

News
D.W. de Boer

A new student group was formed recently, the Auckland University European Students Association (AUESA). When they publicised a stall at "O Week" (the first week of university), they received a response they did not anticipate.

Everyone I Don't Like is Hitler

Opinion
D.W. de Boer

Earlier this month, I got to experience the "new left" firsthand, for the second time in my life. Within five minutes of arriving, the handful of police officers on the scene radioed for backup.

Injustice of Jury Duty

Opinion
D.W. de Boer

Last year, I got my first ever summons for jury duty. Some are excited by this and others view it with dread. I was in the former camp, not out of a special sense of duty, but because I wanted to experience our justice system for myself.

Police Call for Hate Crime Legislation

News
D.W. de Boer

Police Commissioner Mike Bush has called for specific "hate crime" legislation to be considered for introduction into New Zealand.

"It's at the point where Papakura business owners need to arm themselves"

News
D.W. de Boer

Late Monday night, Chris Turner was finishing some paperwork and about to lock up, when several men entered his eatery. When he confronted them, they beat him, robbed him, and left him for dead.