humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.
Dear America
Dear America, I carry a heavy heart as I write to tell you that, sadly, this partnership has undoubtedly come to an end. I wish I could give you the comfort of saying , it's not you it's me. However, it is definitely YOU. When I look back to the beginning, my heart aches for that which could have been, for now all that remains is anger, frustration, broken hearts and lives lost.
By Amanda Easley6 years ago in The Swamp
The Real Monster
When I was six years old, I was convinced there was a creature in my closet. Staring into the dark abyss between its two folding doors, I imagined the monster taking many different forms. First it was a werewolf, then a swamp monster, then a vampire. Its goal was to torment me or worse, take me away from my family. It was there. I was sure of it. And yet when I called out to be rescued by my father and he courageously flicked on the closet light, I realized what many people don’t until later in their lives; that the dark creature had never lived inside my closet. The only monster that had ever existed in my bedroom was inside my mind. I had been betrayed by my very own brain. For twenty-four years since that moment, I have held back the urge to climb on to my roof and share my discovery with every soul in earshot. “FEAR,” I’d scream, “IS A LIAR.”
By Kayla Haase6 years ago in The Swamp
Black Lives Matter
Let me preface this article by saying I in no way think this is going to change anything. I know one person alone isn't going to change the world, and I know it's going to take a lot more than me writing an article about how I feel about the black lives matter movement. But what I have to say needs to be said, and it needs to be said by a lot of people to make a difference.
By Hannah York 6 years ago in The Swamp
2020 is changing cities around the world
Cities are more important for our lives than many might think. Cities are densely populated settlements with diversified industries, uniting manufacturing, tech sector, healthcare, education, and a long-range of other services available at the highest level. Cities are innovative and powerful, shifting status quos and influencing the rest of the world. Every aspect of the cities’ structure plays a crucial role in shaping their uniqueness, charm, success, and the future.
By Giorgi Mikhelidze6 years ago in The Swamp
Covid 19 Pandemic Causes Increase In Hate Crime Against South Asian People
It has been revealed that the Covid 19 Pandemic which began in Wuhan, China has led to an increase in incidents of hate crime against people of East Asian and South East Asian descent. Hot spots for such incidents have been formed in Asia, Europe and the Americas. There has also been an increase in Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia and anti-Semitism.
By Ashish Prabhu6 years ago in The Swamp
Fighting Fake News
The media in recent times has witness disruption not just from Technology but also from the US President Donald J. Trump. At one point, the media was the 'Alpha and Omega' in communicating information and shaping public opinion but the emergence of this US president has changed all of that, even the study of journalism itself. Now a new concept of interest called "Fake News" has emerged.
By Dexter Ohaeri6 years ago in The Swamp
The Crux of Language
Language and correctness not only obstruct our relationships and how we communicate but has already shaped our future. Do we really want a future where sympathy doesn’t count! “Why “illegal immigrant” is a slur” by Charles Garcia, “Why you shouldn’t be politically correct” by Anna Munsey-Kano and “Do you think the poor are lazy” by Anat Shenker-Osorio. The authors reflect on how political correctness, language and brought up words affect our society.
By Veronica E6 years ago in The Swamp
Core Commonalities of the Human Species – Part 1: Life
A plague runs rampant among the human species and every member has been infected and affected to varying degrees. This plague is the deadly disease of division among the members of the human species. To truly build a better global human civilization that has the best interest of every human being we must abolish the division mentality that exists in the mindsets of the human species. The threat of this division mentality is it detracts from our ability to synergize as a species and solve the problems that the global human civilization faces. Removing the dividing lines that this division mentality has created is a pertinent problem that must be solved in order to positively progress the global human civilization. As the HCRC, we believe that solving this problem can only be accomplished by changing the culture of the human species. The culture of the human species is compiled by all of the thoughts and corresponding actions of all members of the human species. The way we begin changing this culture of division is through a globally conscious effort of rewiring our mentalities on our differences and refocusing on our commonalities as a species which in turn will influence our actions among each other as a species.
By Jeff McCarty6 years ago in The Swamp
