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Normal, Rather Normal and Abnormal

Normal, Rather Normal and Abnormal

For example, sexual intercourse between a woman and a man in the missionary position is normal. Oral sex is not normal. Swinging, on the other hand, is rather abnormal. Same-sex relationships are completely abnormal.

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Tolerance and Equality, Swedish Style

Tolerance and Equality, Swedish Style

There are four ways of talking about politically, religiously or otherwise sensitive topics: to argue, to redirect to other problems, to talk only about the desired direction, or not to talk at all. It seems Scandinavia has chosen the last - if you don't talk about a problem, it will go away on its own.

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Prostitution, Domestic Work, Childcare and Marriage

Prostitution, Domestic Work, Childcare and Marriage

Looking at it abstractly and detached from reality (and history) - emphasising the rights of one group as a mechanism for correcting inequality is not in itself a bad thing. Even if we set aside V. Rudzītis's musings on men's unconditional submission to the goddess, the singling out of one particular group of people at least prompts reflection on the possible true aims of such a desire.

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Why Things Are the Way They Are

Why Things Are the Way They Are

This morning I found myself wondering why Latvian society exhibits passivity when it comes to getting involved, expressing one's position in real action rather than online posts, taking on responsibility. From time to time an activist emerges. It is good that there is such a one, but that is not public opinion worth listening to, by whose demand or critical attitude it is worth reviewing norms or improving legislation.

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Micro or Non-Micro Company?

Micro or Non-Micro Company?

Under certain conditions a micro-enterprise pays more in taxes than a regular LLC. It is easy to notice that a micro-enterprise is advantageous if a balance has been found between the number of employees and revenue.

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On Teachers' Salaries

On Teachers' Salaries

The purpose of this article is to show that teachers' salaries are far from consisting only of a base salary, as is often presented by the media and by teachers themselves. Moreover, when working multiple loads, it is not hard to imagine that there is simply no time left for consultations.

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Press Freedom and News Credibility

Press Freedom and News Credibility

Press freedom is a sacred matter, but this case illustrates that "official news agencies" cannot be a reliable source of news, since it is evident that the high EU official Mogherini could not simultaneously have had two different positions on one issue.

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