Lauren Ell The Brass Exchange
Atheism, In the media, Sweden

Recently featured on conservative Youtube channel The Brass Exchange

I was recently featured on the conservative Youtube channel The Brass Exchange to discuss my views on politics and social issues. The discussion was recorded on February 7, 2022. During the discussion we focused on homeschool, the traditional family model, atheist organizations, conservative atheists, Planned Parenthood, voter engagement, similarities between Sweden and the US and… Continue reading Recently featured on conservative Youtube channel The Brass Exchange

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Sweden

Closed and operating Scandinavian businesses in the United States

Last updated March 4, 2023 I have become increasingly interested in documenting Scandinavian businesses closing throughout the United States. It seems every time I turn around I am hearing about another Scandinavian business in the US closing. I feel their closures show waning public interest in Scandinavian culture, as well as economic challenges, such as… Continue reading Closed and operating Scandinavian businesses in the United States

Lauren Ell
Atheism, Sweden

My latest livestream interview where I discuss Republican Atheists and more

I was recently featured on a livestream interview hosted by the Youtube channel HistoryNET where I discussed my organization Republican Atheists, the US atheist community and life in Sweden. One of the hosts of HistoryNET has been following Republican Atheists' social media for some time and recommended that HistoryNET should interview me. The channel primarily… Continue reading My latest livestream interview where I discuss Republican Atheists and more

Swedish police women
Sweden

Sweden’s bizarre push for police women

Since living in Sweden for nearly three years, one of the most bizarre things I have observed is the push for police women officers by The Swedish Police Authority, Sweden's official police organization, as well as Sweden's national media outlets. When a story about crime comes up in Swedish news, more often than not the… Continue reading Sweden’s bizarre push for police women

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Sweden

I criticize Sweden so the world will acknowledge it is not a “utopia” country

Many people tend to be offended by my critical analysis of Sweden because they do not understand that there are negative aspects of Sweden. When young Americans are asked which country they admire most, often times they will respond, "Sweden," "Sweden," "Sweden." Over the years it has become a mission of mine to break this… Continue reading I criticize Sweden so the world will acknowledge it is not a “utopia” country

The Statement Swedish music festival
Sweden

What’s next after the man-free music festival in Sweden?

This past weekend The Statement music festival took place in Gothenburg, Sweden for the first time. Only "women, non-binary and transgender persons" were permitted to attend. "The whole area is free of cis-men," said Emma Knyckare, a Swedish comedian who thought of the idea of a man-free festival. According to the event organizers, the purpose… Continue reading What’s next after the man-free music festival in Sweden?

Margot Wallström Feminist Foreign Policy Sweden
Politics, Sweden

Sweden is trying to infect developing nations with its horrible feminist agenda

Sweden has developed a list of problems for itself by pushing a feminist agenda during the last few decades, but that hasn't phased Swedish leaders from trying to infect developing nations all over the world with the controversial policies. Sweden's Foreign Minister Margot Wallström made it a point to emphasize feminism in foreign policy in… Continue reading Sweden is trying to infect developing nations with its horrible feminist agenda

Sweden United States
Sweden

Comparing Sweden to the United States will not erase Sweden’s problems

Constantly comparing Sweden to the United States will not make Sweden's problems disappear, and let's not forget, Sweden does have problems. The other day I was talking to a Swedish man who had been living in the United States for ten years. We were discussing the recent crime increase in Sweden, and he was quick… Continue reading Comparing Sweden to the United States will not erase Sweden’s problems

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Health, Sweden

I become more fearful the longer I stay in Sweden

I feel more fearful the longer I stay in Sweden, and I question how this country will continue to function over time. I broke down crying today after feeling defeated yet again in trying to contact a health clinic. I have never felt a system work against me so much as what I feel in… Continue reading I become more fearful the longer I stay in Sweden

Americans and Swedes view crime differently
Sweden

The difference between how Swedes and Americans view crime

I was recently involved in an online discussion thread where Americans living in Sweden discussed the subject of "no go zones" in the country. The discussion was initiated by a woman living in Seattle who was contemplating on moving to Sweden but was concerned about no go zones and wanted feedback. One American after the… Continue reading The difference between how Swedes and Americans view crime