humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
The Counter of the Dead: How a Small-Town Pharmacist Saw the Opioid Apocalypse Coming When Everyone Else Looked Away
The harrowing true story of the rural pharmacists who tried to warn America about the opioid crisis years before it became a national headline, and the systemic failure that silenced them.
By Frank Massey 7 days ago in Humans
Woman Shot in Minneapolis Leaves a City Searching for Answers
The news reached people quietly at first, then all at once. A woman shot in Minneapolis during a federal operation. At first, it sounded like another brief headline in a country used to tragedy. But as details emerged, the weight of it settled in. This was not just about a single moment of violence. It was about fear spilling into everyday life. It was about trust already stretched thin and now pulled even tighter. Minneapolis is a city that knows grief too well, and this incident reopened wounds many hoped were healing. To understand why this matters, we must look beyond the act itself and into the lives, systems, and emotions tied to it.
By Muqadas khan7 days ago in Humans
Empaths Don’t Need Thicker Skin, They Need Better Boundaries
Being an empath is often treated like a badge of honor. You’re the one people turn to when they’re overwhelmed, confused, or hurting. You listen deeply, sense emotional shifts instantly, and care in ways that feel natural and instinctive. But over time, that constant emotional openness can come at a cost.
By Leigh Cala-or7 days ago in Humans
Social Media Causing the Decline in Humanity?
From the moment we wake up to the moment we fall asleep, many of us are glued to screens filled with social feeds, infinite scrolls, and algorithmic suggestions tailored to grab — and keep — our attention. While social media promised connection, empowerment, and community, it’s increasingly clear that its **cost to our mental health, social cohesion, and emotional well-being is profound.** Unless we confront these issues head-on, we risk a generational decline in humanity’s psychological and interpersonal health.
By Anthony Bahamonde7 days ago in Humans
AI the New Wave of Networking
Networking has always been about building relationships—but the way we network has changed dramatically. Gone are the days when success depended solely on attending events, handing out business cards, and hoping someone remembers your name. Today, digital platforms, global communities, and constant online interaction have transformed how connections are made.
By Anthony Bahamonde7 days ago in Humans
Ugh! This Again
Ugh! This Again Good riddance 2025. The holidays and big spending are through. Time to pay debt off and save a little something. But wait! Every channel on the television is pandering for rent type of donations. A commitment. And I don’t even get a ring on it.
By Alexandra Grant8 days ago in Humans
Minneapolis Shooting and the Long Shadow It Leaves on a City
Some events do not end when the sirens fade. They linger in conversations, in empty streets, and in the way people look at one another afterward. A Minneapolis shooting is never just a breaking news alert. It becomes part of the city’s emotional landscape. Families wait for phone calls. Neighbors replay sounds they wish they could forget. Strangers hold doors a little longer, sensing a shared loss they cannot name. Minneapolis is a city shaped by resilience, but each act of violence leaves a quiet mark. This article looks beyond headlines to understand what a Minneapolis shooting means for those who live there, how communities respond, and why healing takes far longer than attention spans allow.
By Muqadas khan8 days ago in Humans
School Closures in the United States: Why They Happen and What People Want to Know
School Closures in the United States: Why They Happen and What People Want to Know School closures in the United States continue to raise questions among parents, students, and educators. Many people search online asking why schools are closing, whether closures are temporary or permanent, how long they last, and whether students will return to classrooms. This report explains the main reasons behind school closures in America and addresses the most common questions people ask.
By America today 8 days ago in Humans
How to Date a Guy Online Without Getting Ghosted
Online dating has transformed the way Generation Z connects, flirts, and forms relationships. Apps make it easy to meet people, but staying connected is the real issue. Ghosting is prevalent, aggravating, and frequently perplexing. We're left wondering what went wrong and if we said the wrong thing. The reality is simple. Dating a guy online without being ghosted requires clarity, timing, and emotional awareness.
By Relationship Guide8 days ago in Humans
Seeing life through eyes we’re taught to ignore
When I first looked at this image, it didn’t seem remarkable. A father is in a small wooden boat, fishing. The water is calm. His children sit closely behind him, watching his every move. One of them says, with quiet confidence, “Dad is trying to get us food.”
By Lori A. A.8 days ago in Humans
The Trumptstein Files: Power, Secrecy, and the Erosion of Public Trust
Introduction Every society reaches moments when a single set of documents becomes more than evidence. It becomes a symbol — a pressure point, a mirror, a fault line. The public conversation surrounding what many online have called the “Trumptstein Files” is one of those moments. The term itself is not official; it emerged from the cultural and political tension surrounding the handling of the Epstein files, especially after the July 2025 Justice Department memo declining further release.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior9 days ago in Humans
