What Have We Won?: Paralympics Domination
The Paralympics are the sister sporting event to the Olympics where high-level athletes with physical disabilities can show their stuff. It’s an intense competition. Seriously, t
Cartoons: Laurel vs. Yanny & Hand Cramps with Lóa & Elín
As the “Laurel vs Yanny” debate sweeps over the internet, Elín’s poor hands are struggling to keep up. Here are the latest comics from Elín Elísabet and Lóa.
Municipal Elections 2018: Reykjavík Is Boring
Municipal elections are a great opportunity for immigrants to participate more in the democratic process. You don’t need to be a citizen to vote, and you, therefore, don’t need
Wild, Wild North: Shady Election Dealings In Árneshreppur
Árneshreppur (population 53), located on the northern coast of the Westfjörds, is normally not a magnet for any kind of attention at all. However, this year the region has become
Reykjavik’s Greatest Hits: The Shenanigans Of City Halls Past
Most of our readers are familiar with the wacky hijinks of Parliament and all its scandals and early elections. Meanwhile, Reykjavík City Hall has mostly flown under the radar. Th
The Reykjavik 16: Meet The Parties In The Running
It’s a banner year for municipal elections in Reykjavík for a variety of reasons, not least of which is the sheer number of parties running. This election year sees a […]
Meet The Immigrant Candidates: Phiangphit Thiphakdi of the Capital City List
As we’ve emphasised (as a lot of people don’t seem to know this), you don’t need to be a citizen to vote in municipal elections. By the same token, you […]
Meet The Immigrant Candidates: Kurt Alan Van Meter of the Socialist Party
As we’ve emphasised (as a lot of people don’t seem to know this), you don’t need to be a citizen to vote in municipal elections. By the same token, you […]
Meet The Immigrant Candidates: Anna Maria Wojtynska of the Socialist Party
As we’ve emphasised (as a lot of people don’t seem to know this), you don’t need to be a citizen to vote in municipal elections. By the same token, you […]
Meet The Immigrant Candidates: Nichole Leigh Mosty of the Women’s Movement
As we’ve emphasised (as a lot of people don’t seem to know this), you don’t need to be a citizen to vote in municipal elections. By the same token, you […]
Meet The Immigrant Candidates: Nazanin Askari of the Women’s Movement
As we’ve emphasised (as a lot of people don’t seem to know this), you don’t need to be a citizen to vote in municipal elections. By the same token, you […]
Country Roads: The Elections In Iceland’s Sparsely Populated Countryside
While we’re a Reykjavík-focused magazine, we would be remiss to overlook the municipal elections happening in the countryside, too. These races are often comprised of parties sp
Meet The Immigrant Candidates: Pawel Bartoszek of the Reform Party
As we’ve emphasised (as a lot of people don’t seem to know this), you don’t need to be a citizen to vote in municipal elections. By the same token, you […]
Meet The Immigrant Candidates: Alexander Witold Bogdanski of the Independence Party
As we’ve emphasised (as a lot of people don’t seem to know this), you don’t need to be a citizen to vote in municipal elections. By the same token, you […]
Face/Off: The Reykjavík City Mayoral Race Centres On These Two Men
16 parties, including numerous immigrants and women, trans folks, people of colour and the disabled are running for Reykjavík City Hall. Yet you could be forgiven for not knowing
Meet The Immigrant Candidates: Elsa Nore of the Pirate Party
As we’ve emphasised (as a lot of people don’t seem to know this), you don’t need to be a citizen to vote in municipal elections. By the same token, you […]
Meet The Immigrant Candidates: Toshiki Toma of the Left-Greens
As we’ve emphasised (as a lot of people don’t seem to know this), you don’t need to be a citizen to vote in municipal elections. By the same token, you […]
Meet The Immigrant Candidates: Guy Conan Stewart of the Left-Greens
As we’ve emphasised (as a lot of people don’t seem to know this), you don’t need to be a citizen to vote in municipal elections. By the same token, you […]
Meet The Immigrant Candidates: Ewelina Osmialowska of the Left-Greens
As we’ve emphasised (as a lot of people don’t seem to know this), you don’t need to be a citizen to vote in municipal elections. By the same token, you […]
Meet The Immigrant Candidates: René Biasone of the Left-Greens
As we’ve emphasised (as a lot of people don’t seem to know this), you don’t need to be a citizen to vote in municipal elections. By the same token, you […]
Meet The Immigrant Candidates: Sabine Leskopf of the Social Democrats
As we’ve emphasised (as a lot of people don’t seem to know this), you don’t need to be a citizen to vote in municipal elections. By the same token, you […]