Author Archives: Anita

Exceptional arrogance

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Anita

This week Obama held a speech on the situation in Syria. Among other things, he said this: “My fellow Americans. For nearly seven decades, the United States has been the anchor of global security.” Not an anchor, but the anchor. Just to … Continue reading →

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Trashing nature

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Anita

Yesterday I saw an empty can of cider, a paper cup, a soda can and lots of plastic previously used to store food. As well as some toilet paper, a couple of plastic forks and chocolate wrappings. It was all … Continue reading →

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Just be yourself

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Anita

Every human being plays many parts. If you’re at home with your parents, you play one part. If you’re with your friends at school, you play another. If you’re at work, you engage with people you might not otherwise talk … Continue reading →

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The Rendition Project

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Anita

I may have mentioned this before, but it’s worth repeating: The Rendition Project is now live and you can see all the stuff we’ve been working on here. The Project is a collaboration between Kingston University and the University of … Continue reading →

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Bertrand Russell: Why I am not a Christian

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Anita

Today, I sat next to a priest on the tube. He was wearing his white collar, and I could feel myself hesitating slightly before taking my book out of my bag. For a split second I thought that it might … Continue reading →

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CSC torture link challenges Norway’s ethical reputation

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Anita

This is the latest blog I wrote for the Reprieve website – I’m currently a communications intern at this awesome organisation. Spread the word! Despite its small size and relatively small voice in world politics, Norway is extremely wealthy. This … Continue reading →

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I cannot believe I still have to protest this shit

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Anita

There is a lot to be amazed about in a US election campaign. The candidates, their views, the money involved, the ads, the extent to which it’s covered by international media – it’s like a circus in every sense of … Continue reading →

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The trial of 22 July

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Anita

This has been a very special week. It has felt like going back in time – back to 22 July last summer, and the weeks following what happened on that day. It’s odd, as a Norwegian, to see something happening … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Londoner (kind of)

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Anita

I’m slowly getting used to working in central London. I get on the train in the morning (alternatively: squeeze on with a million other people), and I trek my way through the business district, dodging important-looking men and women in … Continue reading →

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Torture by music

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Anita

A few days ago I listened to a great BBC report called Torture by Music. It tells us the story of Ruhal Ahmed – a British citizen who spent two years in Guantanamo Bay Detention Centre – in addition to other detainees … Continue reading →

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