This week, we take a look at some of the most important political stories of the year

The “Haka” is cringeworthy to an immeasurable, painful degree.

It's one of the more important political stories of the year , even though it’s taking place thousands of miles from our borders.

The Maori people in New Zealand broke out in a primal, stone-age war dance to protest a bill.

A viral video of a debate in New Zealand's parliament has gone viral.

The debate over equal protection under the law is extremely controversial in the country.

The Maori are not a nation within a nation, but they are self-governing.

Right now, New Zealand explicitly provides reparations to people who identify as Maori .

Frida Ghitis : New Zealand has bent over backwards apologizing for the alleged evils of “colonization” She says the Maori are explicitly campaigning against autonomy and equal rights.

Ghitis says the only way to deal with them is to deny them special privileges in the first place.

She says it's too late for New Zealand to correct its mistake by paying reparations.