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Be the change you want to see
To vote or not to vote? We all ask ourselves questions each day. Like paying bills, “Should I rob Peter to pay Paul”? Household bills are more important than others, in my opinion. Household bills and political bills. We make the choice to vote or not.
By Melonie S Shelton5 years ago in The Swamp
The American Dread
Another early morning rant, though this one is at 6:45 instead of the previous 5:00. Instead of carving my name into a metaphorical tree, I’m wielding my digital knife and stabbing it. Yet again I have learned another bite of historical information that not only changes my macroscopic outlook of the American culture, but also ripples down to my core, making me question some of the fundamentals of my being, commonly labeled ‘identity.’
By Holly Katie5 years ago in The Swamp
The Electoral College and its Purpose.
The Electoral College and its Purpose It is a normal process of life to outgrow, adapt, and change social normality’s, such as the way we dress, how we talk, and even what we eat. These changes occur because of society, we as people have learned to respect each other, grow together, and fight for a common goal. However, the same is not true for our government, as the people of the United States, we should expect the same practice of change in government processes, especially when we have outgrown a major component in the way our government officials are elected, most importantly the president. The topic of decision is the electoral college, created during a time of social separation, based off of race, gender, and economic class. These separations no longer determine our way of living and interacting, but for our people elected to pose change, the process of electing them does not follow this same structure. The electoral college is outdated and should no longer be a part of the election process.
By Ariana Lewis.5 years ago in The Swamp
Why I hate Donald Trump
You’re probably wondering why I’m writing something political when I don’t tend to write political rants. Well I’m tired of the violence abetting and I’m tired of being ignored. I’m tired of seeing the government getting away with a mob mentality. But most of all, I’m tired of white supremacy being condoned - even welcomed - into the White House.
By questcre8r5 years ago in The Swamp
What are you Listening to?
What Ideas are you listening too??? Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Great minds discuss ideas.” We must come to grips with the idea of a more civil all inclusive society. In order to promote and to sustain such an idea, domination has to be addressed. Throughout history, systems of human domination have been constructed by dominant groups to exploit and oppress the masses. These systems of domination have stood in the paths of the human march toward freedom and authentic democracy. Certain protest movements have functioned as the historic vehicle which the oppressed have challenged and at times toppled systems of domination, clearing the path for a momentous leap forward!!!
By Yunique Sincere5 years ago in The Swamp
IT DOESNT MATTER IF WE CARE THAT TRUMP HAS COVID
This morning my 9-year-old, got up and opened his laptop to watch YouTube videos. I had over-slept because the kids were so quiet. I have a standing rule that the school day starts at 9 and if you have chosen not to eat breakfast, you can wait until 10:30 for a snack. He threw himself on the floor he cried and screamed at me that he needed food mind you it was 9:45; I did not deny him food for any length of time. There has to be a line somewhere, and my line is 9 a.m. This is the same child that was given a choice between a cookie and lunch at a restaurant and proudly gamed the system stating, “I choose both.”. Fast forward to an hour later when his brother and I were waiting for lunch and he was getting lunch at home, and he was screaming on the floor. The scenarios don't feel good, we don't hope that they happen, but they are necessary.
By Kelly Morris5 years ago in The Swamp
A 6-Part Story
My story is a familiar one, an American one, a rag to riches one. From leaving my native country of Haiti to immigrating to the USA with my sisters in search of a better future, working hard in school, and ultimately landing a full scholarship. Just five years ago during the peak of my high school career, I was featured on ABC’s “A+” news segment for my achievement in obtaining a stellar academic record despite facing many obstacles. For the first time, I shared a portion of my life story to a greater audience. In addition to recognizing my accomplishments, the segment afforded me the opportunity to be a role model in my community, consisting of mainly minorities, by showing that despite your hardships you can achieve what’s in your control. The segment highlights the core values and aspirations that I had developed despite the hardships that I faced while being a high school scholar. Watching myself on TV being praised as somebody who had achieved success in this country that I had only come to five years prior; created a sense of pride. But it also masked the struggles and hardship that led to my accomplishments.
By Jonathan Jironvil5 years ago in The Swamp
A Non Globalist's Society.
People are talking about voting November 3erd. What is being said is "this is the most important election ever". The truth is, they're right, it is. I have watched American jobs being shipped overseas since the 1970's. I have watched American factories leave cities like: Troy, N.Y., Paterson, N.J., Detroit, Michigan and East St. Louis. The opt word for this is globalization; the idea that being part of the greater world is for the greater good. Since the 1970's , both parties have gave away good paying factory jobs to places like :China, Korea, Vietnam, Shri Lanka and India. Many of these politicians have lined their own pockets doing so and all the while hurt our country.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).5 years ago in The Swamp
