Excessive Consumption Is a Real Issue
We do need to become minimalist. Minimalist in the sense that we only buy things, if they solve a real problem for us. Like having a real bed. But we cannot buy into the bullshit consumption.
Fossil Fuel Companies Get Subsidies From the German Government
It likely has not escaped anyone’s attention. Fuel prices have taken a sharp turn upwards recently. In Germany, you can rarely get any fuel for less than 2 Euros per liter anywhere. The sanctions on Russia are restricting supply.
However, Fossil fuel might do a bit of price gouging as well.
If you are in doubt, whether fossil fuel companies were playing dirty, the proof came this week.
Medium Is a Great Platform For Writing
What happens, if I get booted off the platform? It is not an impossible scenario. Writers who write about social and political issues easily can get on the wrong side of people, and platform algorithms. We have seen this plenty of times on Social Media platforms.
The 9-Euro Ticket Is A Great Initiative
I should give our government a bit of praise for a change. The 9-Euro ticket is a very good initiative. The Sanctions on Russia give fossil fuel companies a windfall. Their profits are soaring. Meanwhile, many citizens cannot shoulder the burden of increased transport costs.
Vonovia, Germany’s Biggest Real Estate Speculator Is Determined to Put People on The Street
Last year, the citizens of Berlin voted to re-socialize housing. The current Berlin Government is determined to obstruct the will of the people.
The U.S. Is a Shining Example of Another Kind of Fascism
The will of the people is never reflected in politics. I am not even going to claim superiority for living…
Going To School Without Getting Killed IS a Human Rights Issue
If politicians consistently fail to protect children, it is because they want to. Yes, it is all over the news…
Capitalists Keep Supplying Magazines With Antiquated Gender Stereotypes
How many women’s magazines are there exactly? Whenever my parents go on holiday, my mum makes sure she has reading…
Berlin’s Proposed Car Ban Would Be a Step in the Right Direction
But it could never stand alone This week, I stumbled over the news of a proposed car ban in Berlin.…
