Tag Archives: Sweden

Sweden’s approach to the virus: an update

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Naomi

I mentioned this previously to note Sweden’s non-authoritarian approach, although my praise went to the Swedish constitution and the concomitant trust Swedes have in their government agencies. Today, John Whitehouse, of MediaMatters, just sent out this, below (way down below: … Continue reading →

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Short news items re COVID-19 which may be new to you

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: In Milwaukee, where 4 in 10 residents are black and the death toll from COVID-19 jumped 44 percent the weekend before the vote, the planned 180 polling places were consolidated into just five. The Secret Service … Continue reading →

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Sweden’s approach to the coronavirus

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Naomi

An interesting piece in today’s Times. Sweden is, unlike its neighboring Scandinavian countries, not directing social distancing or other stringent mandates. I read the article with a sort of, “Hmm.” But then I read this with a sort of, “Whoa!” … Continue reading →

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