Category Archives: Politics

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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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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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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Adoring the few

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Anita

I tend to get philosophical when it comes to world affairs and politics. It can be a bit overwhelming at times. Even though we’re constantly presented with what is happening everywhere at all times, we’re not able to take it … Continue reading →

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…and no charges were ever brought against him

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Anita

When I was an intern on a project dealing with rendition and secret detention a few months ago, I read those words several times a day. The only sentence that might challenge it in terms of frequency, is “…and his … Continue reading →

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Politicians, anyone?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Anita

If there is a country, or a large group of people, out there who are in need of some political leaders, Norway’s got the answer. We are happy to offer (and I probably speak for most of the population here) … Continue reading →

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