humanity

For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.

Freedom Should be Having a Say in MY Body
As a young women in America, I have witnessed many things go wrong in this country. But this is another level of wrong. Latley everyone has been telling me I have "nothing to worry about" because I live in a state where abortion has not become illegal, but what about the millions of other women who DO live in states where it is illegal? Though the seperation of church and state do not appare in the First Amendment, the establishment clause was intended to seperate church and state. So why bring it in now?
By Rose4 years ago in Humans
AM I MY BROTHERS KEEPER
How can you call yourself a Christian and not speak out on or even recognize the inequalities and discrimination still present in this country that stem from the privileged and unaccountable attitude of mainstream America? I understand all Americans do not share this same ailment, but many do. To attribute the circumstances of today's black Americans as simply an unwillingness to conform and the makings of their own work ethic, character, education, or lack of, is a grave injustice and one that any logical human being with after or foresight would deem as ignorant if not simply just abhorrently evil, unless they lack the capability of comprehending and viewing the history of America without veiled shades on. The idea of such ignorance or the guise of, infuriates me to the point of disgust with my fellow Americans. The occurrence of a black president did not end all racial problems in this country. If anything, it made them worse. Now Americans have more, whether valid or not, reasons to ridicule, criticize, and discriminate against black Americans even more. The disrespect that has been shown to this president is unprecedented. Nixon never received as much criticism, and he was impeached. Acts of treason by congress and senate all occurred simply because of the unwillingness of the Good ole boys club to appear to be taking orders from a black man, or anyone who is not an Anglo male for that matter. Loretta Lynch, the first African American female Attorney General has had the longest confirmation period from the senate ever recorded. 166 days total. I read a blog article about the "two-faced Christian" Not my words, a few days ago. The message was received instantly.
By Jonathan Turmon4 years ago in Humans
What's Not Your Type - Chapter 2
This is the type you block and never again have any contact with. Ever. They can go unnoticed to the untrained eye depending on their maturity level and are usually interested in only one thing. Yes you know it. Some of you old timers might be okay with this type as you both are on the same page but to the romantics I say Beware! This one you want to keep at an arm’s distance.
By Sanzo's Girl4 years ago in Humans
I Am Not Invisible
She interviews for the same job, the nicely dressed Black woman. You hire me instead. You feel good. Equal Opportunity.
By Nancy B4 years ago in Humans
Guns, Books, and Bitcoin
Though I suspect many generations of thinkers before us felt the same, in many different cultures and many different parts of the world, it’s hard not to believe we stand on the precipice of humanity. The advancement or regression of our numerous cultures, perhaps even our species, looms over us as we hold more power, both destructive and benevolent, in the palms of our hands than ever before. Aptly and ironically named, the same web that connects us to one another also confines us within its ever-expanding, exponentially-multiplying tendrils of privacy and attention stealing algorithms.
By Richard Mulder4 years ago in Humans
The coolest left hand
In June 2011, Brawn, the boss of the F1 Mercedes GP team, received a very interesting letter. The paper was red, smelled faintly of lilac, and was carefully folded to look like a car.
By Marya Sch4 years ago in Humans
Why Brussels Denounces Spain
Brussels denounces Spain before the CJEU for not treating urban wastewater well The "widespread non-compliance" with the directive on top of water treatment affects an existing total that belongs to 133 towns.
By Faraz4 years ago in Humans
How Did We Get Here and Where Do We Go From Here?
This series is meant to share stories, give women a place to feel heard and safe and hopefully to be able to educate. So the topic of discussion, "how did we get her and where do we go from here"?
By Jessica Musano4 years ago in Humans
Why Are You Telling Me This?
(Content warnings: food, diet, weight loss, body image) A female friend once remarked that she was envious of men for their ability to strike up a conversation with other men – at almost any social event and at any level of acquaintance – about football. It got me thinking: do women have an equivalent?
By Madeleine Norton4 years ago in Humans
(Re)Learning to Cope: 5 Simple Life Lessons the Coronavirus Epidemic Reminded Me About
If you’re reading this, I’m assuming you once weren’t coping well with the coronavirus epidemic. I get that. When COVID first started, I didn’t take it seriously. I was part of the problem. I thought because I was young and lived in an area not highly affected by the disease, that I could live normally.
By Selys Rivera4 years ago in Humans
My Testimony: The Summer I Came Face-to-Face with My Privilege
In the summer of 2015, right before my last semester in college, I went on my first mission trip. Part of the requirements for the mission trip, which was also an internship, was to write a sermon/speech to present at the end to my church.
By Selys Rivera4 years ago in Humans
9 Tender Stories with Tears in Laughter: Life is Bitter
Life is bitter, spend more time with sweet people Those cheerful people The heart is always full of sunshine
By Michaell Brawn4 years ago in Humans