In the process of attending Swedish-American events in the US for a good part of my life, I have been increasingly disappointed by the limited music that is played. Swedish-American groups will just not let go of folk music! Folk music always has a place, but there is so much more to Scandinavian music. Why… Continue reading A list of my favorite Scandinavian songs
All my life I have heard left-leaning Americans chant that America should adopt universal healthcare. That's it. They do not discuss the negatives of universal healthcare, or details of how it works. They simply chant that it should be installed. Since living in Europe I have heard a variety of experiences from people who have… Continue reading New project: Universal Healthcare Stories
In 2017 Harold Shurtleff applied for a permit to fly a Christian flag on public property in Boston, Massachusetts, and was denied. He challenged the city and now his case is going to the Supreme Court, and I think he should win. When challenging the city Shurtleff stated the denial of his permit request was… Continue reading Why this atheist thinks Boston should fly a Christian flag
American Humanist Association (AHA), one of the most recognized humanist organizations in the world, recently received heat for retracting one of its most prestigious awards from noted evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. Dawkins was awarded the Humanist of the Year Award in 1996. In a recent tweet posted on April 10, 2021, Dawkins made a statement… Continue reading What is taking American Humanist Association so long to cancel all of its award recipients?
February 8, 2022 This blog is dedicated to the topic of companies and residents leaving the state of California. If you have information to add, or notice information is outdated or incorrect, please message me at lauren[at]laurenelltalk.com. Companies that have moved their headquarters out of California: Gordon Ramsay Restaurant Headquarters (relocated to Austin, Texas in… Continue reading The exodus from California: an evolving list
I recently learned that Boston public schools are temporarily canceling advanced classes for 4-6 graders because of racial inequality. I was appalled to learn that this is not the first incident of advanced classes being canceled in public schools. I have decided to host a list of links discussing cancellation or revision of advanced classes.… Continue reading Cancellation or revision of public education advanced courses
I was featured in national Swedish media on October 11, 2020, to discuss the 2020 US Election while representing the organization Republicans Overseas. Since I relocated to Sweden in 2016, I have become involved in the organization Republicans Overseas, and also launched my own organization known as Nordic Republicans. The US 2020 Election is nearing… Continue reading Lauren Ell featured in national Swedish media
After the horrible death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd on May 25, 2020, devastating riots broke out across the United States. These riots have resulted in multiple deaths (both civilians and police), people being beaten nearly to death, businesses large and small being damaged and looted, and structure and vehicle fires. I have been appalled… Continue reading Footage of violence and destruction from George Floyd riots across the United States
For some reason I have been in a creative mood ever since 2020 kicked off. Perhaps it is because my daughter has been easier to care for after shifting out of the newborn stage, and I have been indoors a lot because it is so cold in the far north of Sweden! I launched three… Continue reading Three new atheist organizations launched by Lauren Ell in 2020
I was featured on a national livestreamed news segment on Tv4, a Swedish TV channel, to discuss the impeachment trial of Trump, on January 21, 2020. P4 was particularly interested in hearing a Republican perspective on the event, hence why they contacted me. I am connected with a number of Republicans located throughout Sweden. One… Continue reading Lauren Ell was featured on national Swedish livestreamed news
