We wonder why young immigrant men join IS? We wonder why some Swedes become criminals and others start with drugs or alcohol? Why do so many people smoke? Of course there are individual reasons, but in the vast majority of cases a job with decent conditions and fair pay for everyone who wants and can work would solve...
Month: February 2015
Striking resemblance to ancient prophecy isn't it?
… And it makes sure that everyone, high and low, rich and poor, free and slave, receives a mark on the right hand or on the forehead and that no one can buy or sell without having the mark, the name of the beast, or the number of the name. Wisdom is needed here. He that hath understanding shall interpret the speech of the beast, for it is a…
The future of the internet is being decided right now.
Dear Friends, The future of the internet is being decided right now. The Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is about to establish a precedent for how the internet is protected worldwide. Recently FCC chair, Tom Wheeler outlined his proposal on Net Neutrality and the future of the internet — and it looks very…
Collective investments, not market rents, are the solution
With 68%, rents would likely increase in Stockholm if market rents were introduced. No wonder the workers' parties and unions resisted such proposals for so long. Many would have to leave their homes or live in substandard conditions with a free rental allowance. Nevertheless, LO's economic policy investigator suggests exactly this.