Every time I go to Gothenburg I’m reminded what a great, underrated city it is.

Say what you like about Nigel Farage but he's definitely the sort of ordinary guy you could sit down and enjoy oysters and champagne with... you know ... as long as you're rich and American

Election in Sweden in 10 days. Voting made easy as possible. Automatic voter registration at 18. 8m voters. 1875 early voting stations open 3 weeks before election. 6000 stations on polling day. Ballot info & polling stations sent to app. Voter turnout 2022: 84%. 2026 early voting at record numbers.

Election in Sweden in 10 days. Voting made easy as possible. Automatic voter registration at 18. 8m voters. 1875 early voting stations open 3 weeks before election. 6000 stations on polling day. Ballot info & polling stations sent to app. Voter turnout 2022: 84%. 2026 early voting at record numbers.

Father beaten to death in Sweden after confronting men harassing his daughter. Swedish & intl social media flooded w/people saying they were Muslim immigrants before any facts confirmed. Talk that incident could even impact election in 2 weeks. Emerged today that suspects both white, ethnic Swedes.

Intressant hur snabbt "dessa människors beteende tydligt representerar en kultur av sexism och våld" kan förändras till "dessa människors beteende tydligt representerar individuella val."

Father beaten to death in Sweden after confronting men harassing his daughter. Swedish & intl social media flooded w/people saying they were Muslim immigrants before any facts confirmed. Talk that incident could even impact election in 2 weeks. Emerged today that suspects both white, ethnic Swedes.

For well over 50 years, academics have warned about the dangers of concentrated media ownership for democracy. A standard response from journalists, media industry representatives and politicians was to gleefully dismiss academics as "Marxists" who "don't understand the real world."

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 4d ago

The richest man owns X. The second and fourth richest men control Google. The third richest man owns The Washington Post. The sixth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And now the seventh richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?

Stockholm looking spectacular. As usual.

For well over 50 years, academics have warned about the dangers of concentrated media ownership for democracy. A standard response from journalists, media industry representatives and politicians was to gleefully dismiss academics as "Marxists" who "don't understand the real world."

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 4d ago

The richest man owns X. The second and fourth richest men control Google. The third richest man owns The Washington Post. The sixth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And now the seventh richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?

Tänk om en svensk statsminister föreslog att den myndighet som reglerar medier borde ingripa för att en tv-kanal sände opinionsmätningar som hen inte gillade. Och tänk dig sedan den totala tystnaden från de personer som annars blir hysteriska över statliga ingrepp i yttrandefriheten.

Iceland votes 53-47 to reject re-starting negotiations to join EU. Result driven by desire to maintain control over fishing, which makes up 40% of Iceland’s exports. Reflected in geographic results. Capital Reykjavik voted around 55-45 in favour, while rest of country clearly voted against.

Christian Christensen@chrchristensen.bsky.social · 6d ago

This has probably fallen under news radar for many but referendum in Iceland today on whether or not country should re-start negotiations to join the EU (process that ended over a decade ago). Independence and right to control own fishing waters key issues for Iceland. www.bbc.com/news/article...

This has probably fallen under news radar for many but referendum in Iceland today on whether or not country should re-start negotiations to join the EU (process that ended over a decade ago). Independence and right to control own fishing waters key issues for Iceland. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU

Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.

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The relative lack of social media content about upcoming Swedish election (which can still increase in coming weeks) particularly interesting as a victory for the right-wing bloc would would put nationalist Sweden Democrats into a govt coalition (with major ministerial posts) for the first time.

Christian Christensen@chrchristensen.bsky.social · last wk.

Elections in Sweden in 3 weeks. I'm surprised there hasn't been more overt effort by right-wing social media actors to spread disinformation & influence election (as done in UK, Germany, France). Dramatic drop in shootings and drop in immigration may have robbed influencers of their standard themes.

Elections in Sweden in 3 weeks. I'm surprised there hasn't been more overt effort by right-wing social media actors to spread disinformation & influence election (as done in UK, Germany, France). Dramatic drop in shootings and drop in immigration may have robbed influencers of their standard themes.

Mladić committed genocide on European soil, murdering thousands of Muslims. The religion of their murderer, Christianity, is never mentioned. It's telling how and when media decide that religious affiliation is worth mentioning, and when it is not. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies aged 84

Bosnian Serb commander responsible for Srebrenica massacre dies in prison while serving life sentence for genocide

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Jane Fonda’s eulogy for Dolly Parton is about as perfect as it gets.

A lot of bullshit that "Dolly was neutral" and "Dolly united the country." She championed LGBTQ+ rights, funded healthcare for children, championed literacy and education in impoverished areas, championed feminism and women's labor rights ("9 to 5" was a manifesto). All deeply political issues.

CNN@cnn.com · last wk.

"At a time when no American celebrity seems immune from the country’s many divisions, Dolly Parton was a crossover icon who stayed neutral in the culture wars while still speaking her mind," writes Zachary B. Wolf. | Analysis

The words of @karenattiah.bsky.social are just devastating for the Washington Post. Read the whole thing. www.cjr.org/the-intervie...

Let's just call it what it is. The whole WNBA thing is due to a subset of bitter men who can't stand seeing women doing anything where men aren't involved and praised.

A lot of bullshit that "Dolly was neutral" and "Dolly united the country." She championed LGBTQ+ rights, funded healthcare for children, championed literacy and education in impoverished areas, championed feminism and women's labor rights ("9 to 5" was a manifesto). All deeply political issues.

CNN@cnn.com · last wk.

"At a time when no American celebrity seems immune from the country’s many divisions, Dolly Parton was a crossover icon who stayed neutral in the culture wars while still speaking her mind," writes Zachary B. Wolf. | Analysis

Social media (and increasingly mainstream media) amplify assholes, bigots, bullies, sexists, racists. But these media are not the world. Not even close. They are social distortion mirrors. So, when a fundamentally decent person dies, just hearing of their goodness is like a cool breeze on a hot day.

Every time you think you have heard the most hidden, obscure evidence of Dolly Parton’s humanity and generosity possible, another one comes up. Un-fucking-believable.

It's ME(Jaime)@exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social · last wk.

Dolly Parton was an uncredited producer on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. When she learned the only female producer was making less than her male counterparts, Dolly cut her a check for the difference, on the spot.

Dolly Parton is one of the greatest citizens the US has ever produced. There are people with wealth and power who use it to crush those below them. To make the world a better place for themselves. Then there are those who use it to help those in need. To lift people. To make a better world, period.

American legend. What a loss.

Sweet Cháa: Playful Sip

ALT: Sweet Cháa: Playful Sip

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Dolly Parton represented the very best of the US. Came from abject poverty. Stood up for the dignity of the poor. Championed literacy. Her death is a tragedy, but her life should be remembered for what is represented. One of the truly great Americans. www.bbc.com/news/live/c0...

Dolly Parton, legendary US country singer, dies aged 80

The singer died at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, earlier today, her family confirmed in a statement.

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Just before sword attack at Swedish school where a student was killed & several injured, an online friend of 18-year-old suspect said, "He asked me if he should kill women or immigrants." And that he was part of a misogynist online culture. One more case linking men, misogyny and violence.

Last time anyone died from measles in Pennsylvania? 1991. Measles cases in US in 2026? 2,777. Highest since? 1991. abcnews.com/Health/2-peo...

2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania

Two people have died in Pennsylvania from measles, the state health department said Tuesday.

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Some news. Would appreciate help not tooling around on socials as i enter the home stretch which is scary. www.thebookseller.com/rights/priya...

Priyamvada Gopal’s ‘landmark' history of colonialism goes to Allen Lane

Allen Lane has acquired Priyamvada Gopal’s On Decolonization, described as a “landmark new history of how colonialism continues to shape our world”.

thebookseller.com

Liberalerna kommer att studeras i statsvetenskapliga kurser i årtionden framöver som en fallstudie i hur ett parti kan slita sönder sig självt på bara fyra år efter 92 obrutna år i riksdagen.