Social Democracies Top Global Happiness Index Again; U.S. Falls Again

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Mar 21, 2019 The wealthiest country in the world ranks just 37th for social support, 61st for freedom and 42nd in the report's measure of corruption. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

As Anti-Refugee Sentiment Grows, Norway’s King Makes Powerful Speech About Inclusion (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Sep 7, 2016 A short clip of King Harald V speaking about the citizens of his nation as "immigrants [and also] girls who love girls, boys who love boys and boys and girls who love each other" hit all the right notes at a time when Europe's anti-immigrant right has been gaining ground. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

To Lift Quality of Life and Economy, Finland Champions Universal Basic Income

By Jon Queally / Common Dreams Dec 7, 2015 Under the plan receiving support from 70 percent of the country, every adult would receive a monthly allotment of 800 euros. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What Socialism Means to Bernie Sanders — and You

Joe Conason / Truthdig Nov 7, 2015 Once upon a time, socialists running for president in the United States had to explain that while they had no chance of actually winning an election, their campaigns were aimed at "educating" voters -- about socialism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

FBI Pressured Scandinavian Countries to Arrest and Extradite Edward Snowden

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Aug 28, 2015 The FBI repeatedly asked Scandinavian countries to detain and deport whistleblower Edward Snowden if he attempted to enter their territories, recently released official documents reveal. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

2095: The Year of Gender Equality in the Workplace?

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Oct 30, 2014 We’ll have to wait 81 years for gender parity in the workplace, a World Economic Forum report projects. Here's more about what the WEF figures mean for women around the world. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Incredibly, Global Happiness Is on the Rise

Staff / Truthdig Sep 10, 2013 Despite the economic crisis, people's contentment is increasing in more countries than where it's falling. The United Nations' 2013 World Happiness Report provides evidence that the past five years have seen a marked improvement in international well-being, but not all nations are as merry as others. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Glaciers Are Melting Slowly but Surely

By Tim Radford, Climate News Network May 22, 2013 Most of the world's glaciers are retreating more slowly than the few that are shrinking fast. But new research confirms that almost all of them are losing mass. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Sweden Cut Prostitution by Half

Staff / Truthdig Sep 8, 2010 A little more than 10 years ago, Sweden adopted a radical approach to prostitution. Rather than punish women who sell their bodies, Sweden publicly outs the men who pay for sex. The result is a 50 percent reduction in street prostitution, reports the Christian Science Monitor. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Norway Gets a Taste of Terror

Staff / Truthdig Jul 9, 2010 What is a sleepy Scandinavian country doing in al-Qaida's cross hairs? That's the question many Norwegians are asking themselves after three people were arrested on charges of planning to attack the country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )