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The Flensburg Files The Flensburg Files is a collection of articles, written by an American expat living in Germany, abo

The Flensburg Files is a collection of articles, written by an American expat living in Germany, about German-American topics, ranging from culture and education, to places to visit and some food for thought spoken from the experience of a teacher and traveler.

Elon Musk's meddling with German affairs has raised some questions about his motives. This article looks at a possible e...
05/01/2025

Elon Musk's meddling with German affairs has raised some questions about his motives. This article looks at a possible endgame of his:

If Bernie Sanders is right that Elon Musk’s recent intervention marks the point at which America definitely made the transition into oligarchy, what is his end game? Where is it going? What is he h…

https://flensburgerfiles.wordpress.com/2025/01/04/a-free-press-hero-ann-telnaes/ We have seen the exit of the chief edit...
04/01/2025

https://flensburgerfiles.wordpress.com/2025/01/04/a-free-press-hero-ann-telnaes/ We have seen the exit of the chief editor of WELT last weekend due to Elon Musk's editorial supporting the far-right Alternative AfD party in the upcoming German elections in February. Now we're seeing another popular cartoonist leaving the Washington Post. Will we see an exodus of writers, cartoonists and editors because they are being muzzles shut by Big Money?

Ann Telnaes is a political cartoonist who has worked for The Washington Post for the past 16 years, and yesterday she resigned from her job because the powers-that-be at The Post attempted to stifl…

Many of us wonder how and why the far-right Alternative AfD has become the party to fear. This fear has its origins with...
04/01/2025

Many of us wonder how and why the far-right Alternative AfD has become the party to fear. This fear has its origins with Neo-Nazism which has been an ongoing problem since 1989 and even earlier, especially in the eastern half of Germany. This guest post looks at the rise of this fearful movement and ways to stop them, especially as we have seven weeks before a pivotal federal elections will take place in Germany:

Neo-Nazism in Germany has evolved since World War II, adapting to political and social changes while maintaining core ideologies like anti-Semitism and nationalism. Key developments include the ris…

First travel top of the year: Wertheim. A guest columnist's look at the small community;
03/01/2025

First travel top of the year: Wertheim. A guest columnist's look at the small community;

Wertheim is a charming and historic town located in southwestern Germany with a population of only about 23,000. It is still a popular place to shop for people in the surrounding area. It sits at t…

23 days left to vote for the Bridgehunter Awards and this post features the top 10 spectacular bridge disasters of 2024....
02/01/2025

23 days left to vote for the Bridgehunter Awards and this post features the top 10 spectacular bridge disasters of 2024. Which ones deserves the award in the category Spectacular Bridge Disaster? https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/01/02/2024-bridgehunter-awards-most-spectacular-bridge-disaster/

Feel free to spread the word about the Bridgehunter Awards and encourage others to vote. Forward the ballot to others and tell them about its importance. Remember: Your Bridge Matters!

North Sioux City Railroad Bridge over the Big Sioux River Collapsed in June 2024. 2024 has been considered a year of disasters. Be it man-made or by mother nature, this year has been more than unki…

A look at Germany in 2025 from my point of view:
01/01/2025

A look at Germany in 2025 from my point of view:

In history, if a new year ends in a five or a zero, then that year will be the one with key events that impact us all. We saw that with the end of World War II in 1945 but with that, also the start…

A look at democracy in 2025 and how it will prevail despite Trump, Musk, Weidel, etc.
31/12/2024

A look at democracy in 2025 and how it will prevail despite Trump, Musk, Weidel, etc.

Democracy faces challenges but shows resilience amid global tensions. Democracy heads into 2025 bloodied but unbowed

A look at the life and times of Jimmy Carter in pictures:
30/12/2024

A look at the life and times of Jimmy Carter in pictures:

Carter served one turbulent term before building a reputation as a champion of democracy. Photos: Remembering Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president 🇺🇸 THE FLENSBURG FILES

A look at the life and times of Jimmy Carter:
30/12/2024

A look at the life and times of Jimmy Carter:

After one-term presidency that ended with low approval ratings, Carter emerged as a champion of human rights. Timeline: Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024 🇺🇸 THE FLENSBURG FILES

A look at holidays in ancient history:
28/12/2024

A look at holidays in ancient history:

Ancient views on holidays highlight their potential benefits and drawbacks. Holidays help us rest and recover. But Greeks and Romans weren’t always convinced

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