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Transformation of the far-right in France

24 Jun 2024 3 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDRFrench President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call for new parliamentary elections in response to the far-right's strong performance in the EU elections has sent shockwaves through the nation. The far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le...

Some notes about Balkans, heritage and human relations

24 Jun 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

It did not take a long time to read headlines about "Balkan Drama" and national-chauvinist-based hate concerning the European Football Championship. The teams of Serbia, Croatia, and Albania have already been fined because of hateful, hooliganism, e...

"European values" for "us" and not for "them"

24 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR European countries' restrictive migration policies are undermining human security and rights. By building virtual barriers through agreements with Northern African nations, Europe is making it harder for asylum-seekers to reach safety, leading t...

Putin in Pyongyork

24 Jun 2024 3 minute read 0 comments Nathan Payne

Vladimir Putin paid a visit to AOC and Kim Jong-Un in Pyongyork City last week, in a failed attempt to teach Jamaal Bowman how to dress. These are the results. Xo Biden was practicing standing upright, in preparation for his upcoming comedic perform...

Some notes about Prosvjeta 240623

23 Jun 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

I want to write more about the history of Bildung and Bildungish ideas and practices in Bosnia and Herzegovina during 1890-1920. I am focusing on Prosvjeta (meaning education or enlightenment - Prosvjeta in Bosnian standard dialect, while Prosveta in...

Money and Happiness. USA or Russia

23 Jun 2024 9 minute read 2 comments Ship Shard

Publication in Russian on the Zen bloghttps://dzen.ru/a/ZmsxtAtRFmZIYLMi Best Place: USA or Russia. Boston or Novosibirsk The USA and Russia are easy to compare if you look at 1) money and 2) happiness. 1) Money is a means of measuring the value of v...

Faithful To Your Demons

23 Jun 2024 3 minute read 0 comments Nathan Payne

I didn't know that the inscription on Jim Morrison's grave is Ancient Greek for "Faithful To His Demons." Did you? The world is a sad, sorrowful nightmare, riddled with violence, rage, and death.  I hate it.  I understand what people are trying to d...

Fed is a bad institution but Trump's plans are worse

22 Jun 2024 3 minute read 9 comments Vladan Lausevic

Steven Chapman underscores the grave implications of Donald Trump's attempts to control the Federal Reserve, warning of the significant risks to its independence and the overall stability of the U.S. economy. Trump's proposed removal of Jerome Powel...

Brexit has resulted in many problems for the UK

22 Jun 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

TL;DR Brexit and populism have created significant challenges for the UK, including economic instability, political divisions, and threats to the union. Populist rhetoric has led to disillusionment and eroded trust in democratic institutions, complic...

Journalism in Ukraine and censorship problems

22 Jun 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR: The Ukrainian government's actions have posed significant threats to press freedom and the safety of journalists. For instance, they have introduced censorship measures such as [specific example], which has created a hazardous environment for r...