Magnus Nome

Magnus Nome is a former Editor-in-Chief of openDemocracy. He is currently CEO of Science Addiction, and has previously worked as a writer, journalist and broadcaster in Oslo.

Where are the openDemocracy readers?

In the latest campaign blog, our Editor-in-Chief gives a shout out to our readers no matter where they are and asks you to consider supporting us or nudging a friend to do so

By Magnus Nome

/ 13 Mar 2013

Thank you for getting us halfway there - only £24,000 to go

Our Editor-in-Chief opens our campaign blog and pays tribute to the magnificent response so far to #KeepODopen

By Magnus Nome

/ 27 Feb 2013

Keep openDemocracy open

openDemocracy needs your help to survive. We have to raise £18,000 by March 31 – if we don’t, we will have to close.

By Magnus Nome

/ 19 Feb 2013

A convenient "tie"

A tie that isn't quite what it seems, and a US election sideshow: pundit gut v nerd calculator.

By Magnus Nome

/ 1 Nov 2012

Trilogy of tragedy

Three texts taken together invoke Norway’s darkest day in peacetime.

By Magnus Nome

/ 1 Sep 2012

Sports for people who don't like sports

With the selection of the politically extreme Paul Ryan as his VP candidate, Romney will energize Obama’s base as well as his own, making it a watchable race for those who enjoy political blood sports.

By Magnus Nome

/ 12 Aug 2012

The death of a controversy?

Non-news about a "controversy" on life support, an inconsequential U-turn and the unfortunate fact that schadenfreude won't save the climate.

By Magnus Nome

/ 1 Aug 2012

Notes from the Editor-in-Chief

Our Editor-in-Chief launches a new front page feature. His first note reflects on Norway's past year and the need for eternal vigilance both against online hate speech and the new manacles on internet freedom in the pipeline.

By Magnus Nome

/ 23 Jul 2012

A message from the new Editor-in-Chief

If we want a functioning democracy and to understand what goes on behind the scenes we need places like openDemocracy. Our new Editor-in-Chief thanks all our contributors and asks for your support.

By Magnus Nome

/ 28 May 2012

Why let facts ruin the story? Norwegian comments on US coverage of the Norway terror

Instead of getting the facts, the US media seemed most concerned making reality fit their pre-fabricated narrative.

By Magnus Nome

/ 8 Aug 2011