This statue of the early socialist agitator August Palm (1849 - 1922) stands in a square in southern Helsingborg. Palm was a key person in introducing the social democratic labour movement in Sweden:
Catastrophes, wars, terrorism, ecological disasters, deadly diseases, poverty .... The list of tragedies - both personal and public - is endless. Every day and hour media, politicians, experts - and charlatans - bring us a never ending barrage of bad things. No wonder that many people feel depressed and weary. This blog tries - in a modest and personal way - to contribute to a more balanced view. After all, there is so much to appreciate and enjoy in life ...
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
An early socialist agitator in Helsingborg
Labels:
Helsingborg,
labour movement,
social democracy,
Sweden
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