The rise of neoliberalism, and the fall of the welfare state – An interview with Paulina Vaughn
As the rug is being swept away from under us, uncertainness is growing rapidly. Ongoing wars, as well as huge economic and social conflicts, have resulted in the 2020’s feeling heavier and heavier. Not only have we not seen the end of history; in many ways we are actually seeing it repeat itself. But if…
Economic crimes – When greed trumps morality
Money is a powerful signpost in our society, gaining influence steadily. Having money creates power like nothing else. Money talks, but somehow its mother tongue seems to be lies and deception. Thus, white-collar crimes become more and more compelling. But is money really worth compromising integrity?
Skolafton and the one-question party with no answer in sight
It is the second Studentafton of the semester and on stage Simona Mohamsson, leader of the Swedish Liberal Party and minister of education, Gustav Fridolin, previous minister of education and former leader of the Green Party, take their places. Simona and Gustav are no small names, and the question of education is one of today’s…
Mount Rushmore is Watching You!
Pennington County, South Dakota, a mountain with four male faces carved into it. Four United States presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln. Its sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, called it the Shrine of Democracy, but for a few people, this monument depicts a daunting threat.
Where did our Roaring 20s Go? Studentafton Evaluates the Last 5 years
As the world is approaching yet another episode of “late 20s”, few things seem to go in the right direction. The similarities with our last one, the 1920s, are feeling increasingly stark, which doesn’t ignite much confidence in the time to come.
Church election time – how and why we’re voting
Are you a member of the Swedish church and received a voting card last week? If so, you have been granted the right to vote in the upcoming Swedish church election (no matter if you have already thrown away your card or not).
What´s going on with USAID? A talk with Ellen Hillbom
President Donald Trump’s entry into office has resulted in a massive stream of executive orders. Although Trump has been vocal about the changes he wants to implement, many of the orders, both their content and the speed by which they are being issued, have surprised both voters and opponents. Many of the most radical ones…
What´s going on with the Tiktok Ban?
As many know, the US government has been concerned about China’s government collecting users’ data and influencing operations. Therefore, TikTok has been under surveillance and investigation in the US for several years, leaving different videos such as Shou Zi Chew having to explain that he is Singaporean (a few too many times) as evidence. The…
The End of Plastic Bag Taxes: Are We Headed for Environmental Disaster?
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The Irony of the Pink Tax
It is really funny. An arbitrary woman heads out the door for the day, sambas tied on her feet, matcha latte in hand, a podcast running in her headphones. She is having a good day, feeling like she’s owning it – little does she know that a familiar mise en scène of companies and institutions,…
