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Paul O'Mahony
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Journalist in Sweden. Unexpected podcaster. Frequent gig goer.

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emmalofgren.bsky.social
"Varför är det så få som belyser invandrarnas perspektiv på lagändringar som vänder upp och ner på deras liv?"

@paulomahony.mastodon.nu.ap.brid.gy skriver bra om ointresset i många svenska medier för det anmärkningsvärda avskaffandet av spårbyte

www.journalisten.se/debatt/svens...
”Svenska medier behöver vakna i invandringsfrågor” - Journalisten
Tusentals asylsökande tog den enda chansen efter avslag – de bytte spår och skaffade arbetstillstånd. Ändå tvingas de snart lämna landet efter ett...
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March 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
paulomahony.mastodon.nu.ap.brid.gy
Är irriterad på svenska. Blir gladare om ni läser

https://www.journalisten.se/debatt/svensk-media-behover-vakna-i-invandringsfragor/
www.journalisten.se
March 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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thelocalsweden.bsky.social
Swedish climate activists 'treated as criminals', UN expert warns
Swedish climate activists 'treated as criminals', UN expert warns
The United Nations special rapporteur on environmental defenders has expressed concern that Sweden was treating its climate activists like "criminals", following a two-day visit to the country.
www.thelocal.se
March 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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alexvoronov.bsky.social
Mycket bra artikel. Bedrövlig presentation. "Symbol för splittring" blir lätt till "orsaken till splittring" eller bara "splittrare" där ansvaret placeras hos Ukraina. Redaktioner bör tänka noga på hur de rubrik- och bildsätter de här nyheterna. www.dn.se/varlden/kari...
February 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
paulomahony.mastodon.nu.ap.brid.gy
Great (one-word) article, superbly argued.

https://kyivindependent.com/who-started-the-war-in-ukraine/
Who started the war in Ukraine?
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Feb. 18 that Ukraine "should have never started" the war.
kyivindependent.com
February 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
paulomahony.mastodon.nu.ap.brid.gy
New show out now. Thanks to all who listen 💚

https://www.mixcloud.com/nervemusicsweden/signals-45-best-new-indie-art-rock-experimental-folk/

#newmusic #artrock #experimentalmusic #punkrock
Mixcloud
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January 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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beckywaterton.bsky.social
A major inquiry into reforming Swedish citizenship law presented its findings today, proposing among other things that the residency requirement be extended to 8 years (currently 3-5) and doubling the application fee. We've written up some of the key points: www.thelocal.se/20250114/key...
KEY POINTS: Sweden's plans for tougher citizenship rules
A major inquiry into tightening the requirements for Swedish citizenship presented its final report to the government on Tuesday, January 14th. But what do those plans entail?
www.thelocal.se
January 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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emmalofgren.bsky.social
Äntligen börjar de större svenska tidningarna ta tag i Tidöpartiernas utspel om att pausa nya svenska medborgarskap. The Local har hårdbevakat frågan ända sedan den först lyftes. @thelocalsweden.bsky.social
December 16, 2024 at 12:21 PM
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oisincantwell.bsky.social
Äntligen sågas Tidöpartiledarnas hårresande utspel om att runda lagen.
Äntligen sågas regeringens löfte om att stoppa medborgarskap
Regeringen står inte över grundlagen, påpekar ledande jurister i upprörd debattartikel i dag. Äntligen en reaktion på Tidöpartiernas hårresande utspel om att r
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December 16, 2024 at 10:13 AM
paulomahony.mastodon.nu.ap.brid.gy
Min fantastiska kollega @beckywaterton.bsky.social finns med på Dagens Medias lista över "de personer som spås bli medievärldens nästa toppnamn." Kul och mycket välförtjänt!
DAGENS MEDIA . Becky Waterton, Biträdande redaktör, The Local Sweden Det är många som vandrat iväg från journalistiken in i marknadsföringsvärlden. Becky Waterton gjorde tvörtom. Hon växte snabbt med uppgiften och skapade sig en stark röst som journalist, där hon utan att blinka ställer makthavare mot väggen och pratar med läsare med samma självklarhet. Imponerande nog är hon dessutom flytande i både svenska (med skånsk dialekt) och danska, trots att hon ar från Storbritannien och flyttade till Sverige för inte mycket mer an fem år sedan.
December 13, 2024 at 12:55 PM
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mrundkvist.archaeo.social.ap.brid.gy
#norway's lawmakers strengthen #abortion rights.

https://www.thelocal.no/20241203/norways-parliament-votes-to-extend-the-abortion-limit
December 4, 2024 at 7:37 AM
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"You know what would really make Sweden attractive to foreign talent? Fair, transparent, predictable migration rules."

Excellent piece by @beckywaterton.bsky.social, one of more than 80,000 people left in limbo by the government's pledge to stall the processing of citizenship applications […]
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December 2, 2024 at 2:26 PM
paulomahony.mastodon.nu.ap.brid.gy
Some comments from readers of The Local after the government confirmed that it wants the Migration Agency to slow down the (already backlogged) process of awarding citizenship

https://www.thelocal.se/20241130/swedish-government-announces-deal-to-slow-down-sweden-citizenship-awards
The comments read: Joe 2024/12/01 09:44 Sc*^# this. I’m moving back to the States. I don’t believe i just wasted two years of my life living in this country earning half what I did in USA while paying 50% more in taxes! Brian 2024/12/01 09:30 The implication in the comments are that immigrants commit all the crimes and Swedish citizens do nothing wrong at all. This is an insult to migrants. Nilabh 2024/12/01 09:07 My biggest worry is in the future by the time new rules are in place, MV will have a huge backlog which will take decades to clear. So effectively honest taxpayers will not just have to wait 5 or 8 years but maybe 15 years for example. Hector 2024/12/01 04:14 We should probably hold a referendum to see if these politicians are Swedish enough, what with inventing ways to enforce laws from the future. One would think that these tactics are not in accordance with the lawful swedish way.
December 2, 2024 at 8:20 AM
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thelocalsweden.bsky.social
All you need to know about Sweden's planned new 'snitch law'
All you need to know about Sweden's planned new 'snitch law'
In this week's episode: Swedish Advent traditions, ‘snitch law’ exemptions and a tricky Swedish language quiz. For Membership+ subscribers: The story behind the Pirate Pay, why the Sweden Democrats are doubling down on immigration, what foreigners think…
www.thelocal.se
November 30, 2024 at 7:47 AM
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emmalofgren.bsky.social
Föreslår att alla som skriver och läser om Tidöpartiernas plan att förhala medborgarskap tills de nya och tuffare reglerna blir lag även läser vad de som påverkas av det tycker. www.thelocal.se/20241126/unf...
'Unfair and pointless': Call for moratorium on Swedish citizenship causes anger
Recent calls for Swedish citizenship applications to be delayed or even paused completely until the government can tighten up the rules have been met with anger and concern by readers of The Local.
www.thelocal.se
November 30, 2024 at 10:10 AM
paulomahony.mastodon.nu.ap.brid.gy
Balm for the soul this morning

New album from the innocence mission

https://theinnocencemission.bandcamp.com/album/midwinter-swimmers

#newmusic #nowlistening #theinnocencemission #indiemusic
November 29, 2024 at 7:29 AM
paulomahony.mastodon.nu.ap.brid.gy
Happier than ever with my decision to dump Spotify after they bankrolled Joe Rogan to the tune of $250 million.

Watch Ukrainians reacted to his disgusting new comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35G3hNEQXwI

#Ukraine #spotify
November 27, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Reposted by Paul O'Mahony
beckywaterton.bsky.social
Over 230 of our readers answered our survey on Busch/Åkesson's suggestions to delay or pause citizenship applications. Not only did people say it was unfair to people who have already applied, but they also said it would damage Swedish competitiveness. www.thelocal.se/20241126/unf...
'Unfair and pointless': Call for moratorium on Swedish citizenship causes anger
Recent calls for Swedish citizenship applications to be delayed or even paused completely until the government can tighten up the rules have been met with anger and concern by readers of The Local.
www.thelocal.se
November 27, 2024 at 7:24 AM
paulomahony.mastodon.nu.ap.brid.gy
The Local ran a survey on Christian Democrat and Sweden Democrat calls to slow down or halt citizenship approvals.

Our readers are, overwhelmingly, immigrants in Sweden.

We've had 230 responses so far.

83.2% – bad idea
8.8% - good idea
8% both good and bad/don’t know

Would be interested to […]
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November 26, 2024 at 1:50 PM
paulomahony.mastodon.nu.ap.brid.gy
Curb your immigration: Swedish politicians ramp up the rhetoric

In this week's episode of Sweden in Focus : - why Sweden's deputy PM wants to restrict immigrants’ voting rights
- how to get your body and mind ready for the winter
- why a Swedish ad featuring […]

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November 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM
paulomahony.mastodon.nu.ap.brid.gy
Loved the latest Mitski album when it came out and it still gets plenty of spins in this household

#mitski #nowlistening

https://mitski.bandcamp.com/album/the-land-is-inhospitable-and-so-are-we
November 25, 2024 at 6:54 PM
paulomahony.mastodon.nu.ap.brid.gy
It's Kim Deal Friday!

Solo debut out today and sounding typically great on first listen

https://kimdeal.bandcamp.com/album/nobody-loves-you-more

#kimdeal #music #artrock #indierock #nowlistening
November 23, 2024 at 1:58 AM
paulomahony.mastodon.nu.ap.brid.gy
Lyssnade just på senaste avsnittet av Godmorgon Ukraina med @kallekn och @alexvoronov.bsky.social. Två mycket insatta journalister med fokus denna gång på ryska påståenden om vilket land som folk i östra Ukraina vill tillhöra. Rekommenderas varmt […]
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November 20, 2024 at 4:53 PM
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beckywaterton.bsky.social
Does Ebba Busch actually have any idea how long it takes to get Swedish citizenship? I'm waiting for my application to be approved and there are others in the citizenship applicants' Facebook groups and subreddits who have been waiting as long as five years. How much slower can the tempo be?
emmalofgren.bsky.social Emma Löfgren @emmalofgren.bsky.social · Nov 20
Ebba Busch vill att Migrationsverket ska dra ner på tempot i utfärdandet av nya medborgarskap. Fakta: Av nyligen avslutade ärenden fick 75% beslut inom 31 månader. Det pågår en JO-granskning av de långa handläggningstiderna. www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/5E...
Ebba Busch vill se över invandrares rösträtt
Ebba Busch vill dra i bromsen för nya medborgarskap innan hårdare krav för medborgarskap införts. Vice statsministern vill också se över reglerna för invandrares rätt att rösta i allmänna val. – Vi ti...
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November 20, 2024 at 10:31 AM
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emmalofgren.bsky.social
Ebba Busch vill att Migrationsverket ska dra ner på tempot i utfärdandet av nya medborgarskap. Fakta: Av nyligen avslutade ärenden fick 75% beslut inom 31 månader. Det pågår en JO-granskning av de långa handläggningstiderna. www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/5E...
Ebba Busch vill se över invandrares rösträtt
Ebba Busch vill dra i bromsen för nya medborgarskap innan hårdare krav för medborgarskap införts. Vice statsministern vill också se över reglerna för invandrares rätt att rösta i allmänna val. – Vi ti...
www.aftonbladet.se
November 20, 2024 at 9:16 AM