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Meanwhile in the USA

30 Jun 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

TLDR The recent presidential debate has brought to light significant issues with Joe Biden's cognitive decline and the Democratic Party's failure to address it. Biden's incoherence and visible struggle have underscored his unsuitability for re-electi...

Interview with humanist libertarian Nick Gillespie about migration, economy and politics

29 Jun 2024 3 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.00

    TL;DR Nick Gillespie discusses the end of centralized, hierarchical models from the post-WWII era, viewing this shift as an opportunity for more decentralized and individualized systems. He criticizes the current state of American politics, highl...

It is not the far-right that has changed - the radicalization of right-wing political parties in Sweden

26 Jun 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

Professor in media and communication studies Jesper Stroembaeck discusses in his text from 2022 how the Sweden Democrats (SD) use the "big lie," a concept describing a lie so enormous that the public cannot believe anyone would dare lie so blatantly....

Meanwhile in Mexico

26 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.02

Mexico's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, elected with a significant margin, is seen as an extension of her predecessor, AMLO. Despite her historic win as the first democratically elected female president, concerns arise about her alignment with AML...

"Make Orban Corrupted Again"

26 Jun 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

The upcoming Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán raises significant concerns due to Orbán's history of undermining EU unity and democratic values. Critics fear Hungary may not act as an honest broker and co...

Government censorship and homophobia in Indonesia

25 Jun 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

TLDR Indonesia's proposed revision of the 2002 broadcasting law threatens democracy and human rights by imposing vague restrictions on LGBTQIA content and other behaviors deemed undesirable. This bill, expected to pass before President Joko Widodo le...

Transformation of the far-right in France

24 Jun 2024 3 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.03

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...

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

24 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

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...

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

22 Jun 2024 3 minute read 9 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

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 $0.02

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...