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Christian Democrats, the far-right and anti-Muslim communication in Sweden

1 Oct 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

The following text is based on my recent article for the green-alternative-liberal paper Tidningen Syre (Newspaper Oxygen)   The Christian Democrats have long opposed liberal and progressive values, particularly during the 1970s. Back then, the party...

Meanwhile in Ladakh

1 Oct 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

  TLDR: Ladakh, now a Union Territory of India without a legislature, faces rising demands for statehood and democratic representation. Local communities are uniting to seek statehood and constitutional safeguards to protect their land, culture, and...

Navigating Life When You Are Young With Chronic Illnesses Part Six

30 Sep 2024 23 minute read 1 comment Cje95

Preparing to Move While others may love the idea of moving and taking a jump into the unknown... I absolutely unequivocally HATE moving. Everything about it sucks from the packing to the unpacking and all the spets in between. While I would have a ro...

Challenging the Fabric of American Democracy?

30 Sep 2024 1 minute read 0 comments naykdhodlr

  It should come as no surprise to anyone with their ‘ear pressed to the ground’; the state of United States federal politics has, since the turn of the Century, and especially since the election of the 45th President, Donald J. Trump, devolved to l...

Elon Musk: The Selective and Opportunistic "Free Speech Absolutist"

30 Sep 2024 1 minute read 5 comments Vladan Lausevic

TL;DR:   Elon Musk is not a true supporter of free speech but a selective and opportunistic defender. He bans words he dislikes, suppresses negative coverage of his companies, and uses legal threats to silence critics. His behavior shows that he valu...

GOP / Republicans - a political party for autocracy ?

29 Sep 2024 1 minute read 6 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR: Arch Puddington argues that the GOP's shift from a pro-democracy, internationalist stance to a more isolationist outlook, combined with rising global autocracy, threatens democracy worldwide. He warns that internal divisions and the GOP's retre...

Meanwhile in Burma

29 Sep 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR Myanmar’s opposition forces have gained substantial territory from the military junta. Still, ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) have also committed human rights abuses. While international support is essential for a post-junta transition, stakeh...

New European Commission: Challenges and controversies regarding migration and human security

29 Sep 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

  TLDR    The new EU Commission’s allocation of roles has led to mixed reactions, with Magnus Brunner unexpectedly taking over the sensitive Internal Affairs and Migration portfolio. The Commission faces challenges in maintaining compliance with the...

Banning TikTok is not a solution for freedom and markets

29 Sep 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR: Banning TikTok over national security concerns could harm small businesses' free speech and economic opportunities and set a dangerous precedent for government control over tech platforms. Instead, experts suggest focusing on broader data priva...

Israel, Lebanon, Iran and Hezbollah

28 Sep 2024 1 minute read 4 comments Vladan Lausevic

  TLDR: Israel’s escalation of strikes in Lebanon could be part of a broader strategy to create conditions for a future attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. While officially aiming to push Hezbollah back from the northern border, political and strate...