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Economic Unity
On the third May 1921 under the Government of Ireland Act (1920) Ireland was separated by law into two distinct jurisdictions. This was the partition of Ireland or críochdheighilt na hÉireann in Gaelic. From that day forward there was the Republic of Ireland or more commonly known as Southern Ireland which is made up of twenty six counties, and Northern Ireland which is made up of a more modest six counties.
By Clara Elizabeth Hamilton Orr Burns5 years ago in The Swamp
President Trump Just May Win Again
The hubs has been incredibly more optimistic than I have been about who will be sitting in that Oval Office come January. I don’t try to be a pessimist, but we all know what happened in 2016 and there are plenty of folks who are worried about a repeat.
By Sandra Lynn5 years ago in The Swamp
Look Good. Feel Good. Make a Contribution.
Television viewers tend to mired in stories of disease, conflict, hatred, violence, oppression, and stagnation. This is just the type of environment that causes unknown heroes to rise from obscurity, their stories becoming a central part of our ongoing social discourse.
By Samir M Goradia5 years ago in The Swamp
US Financial Change Management
Introduction It’s no secret that the entire US budgeting is in serious need of financial change management; though other countries could look at this too. Truth is, I had what I consider to be a very simple and obvious thought, then I did the math on it all; which I hate doing. Anyway, here are my thoughts.
By Timothy A Rowland5 years ago in The Swamp
A taste of what's to come Vol. 3
Rebuttal to a more or less open letter from a dear friend and fellow right-leaning politico. Without further ado: *** 22OCT2020; 0415, THU
By Nefarious Darrius5 years ago in The Swamp
25 Nigerian Celebrities React To Pres. Buhari's #EndSars Speech.
Your favorite celebrities are sounding off. Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari this evening finally addressed the nation amidst all of the protests, killings, and tyranny that has happened since the #EndSars protest begun.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in The Swamp
What's happening in Africa?
TRIGGER WARNING: This post includes discussions of rape, sexual assault and sexual violence. Africa is a beautiful continent and to see it in such havoc breaks my heart. It's such a shame to see such a beautiful continent have to deal with the worst, ugliest, corrupt government there is. Africa needs justice.
By Reki5 years ago in The Swamp
The Forgotten People: A Tale of Two Cities. Second Place in Beyond the Vote Challenge.
I arrived in Portland, Oregon, on a warm July morning. I marveled at its beauty and looked in awe at all there was to explore. My fourth story shiny apartment was perfect, and I bubbled with the anticipation of a new start.
By RJ5 years ago in The Swamp
Foundation for Fairly Evaluating Status
They say that diplomacy is war by other means. When individuals, groups, or nations each have different notions about their relative self-worth, and cannot arrive at an agreement, the dispute tends to be resolved by force.
By Samir M Goradia5 years ago in The Swamp
Vote or Neglect Your Duty
It's Hard Times During Corona In the midst of this Corona Virus there are a lot of people struggling. There are a lot of people out of work or with shortened hours and in need of help in paying bills or just getting food and other necessities. Mutual aid funds where you can volunteer to exchange services or resources for mutual benefit are great resources for anyone in need during this time. In the state of Massachusetts we have the Human Network Initiative, The Asian American Resource Workshop, Massachusetts Jobs with Justice Group and Covid-19 Greater Boston.
By J.G.5 years ago in The Swamp
20/20, the year we didn't see coming...
What was your new years resolution? Maybe you wanted to get fitter, start that diet you’ve been putting of for a while (or maybe a little more than a while). Maybe 2020 was the year you told yourself you would get that dream job, embark in your scholastic pursuit, or get your money right (dollar dollar bills y’all). But alas, something foreign and unexpected happened. If I told you that in 2020 some virus that originated in the east and basically travelled at the speed of light, to be a threat in virtually every corner of the planet, you would probably tell me, ‘get your head out the clouds homes’. Well my head is still in that cloud, and so is yours, a cloud of fear, anxiety and uncertainty, lightly shrouded by a mask (surgical, or if you fancy yourself the fashionista, a bedazzled piece of cloth). Yet as if that wasn’t enough, another head was pinned down by a life ending knee, sparking a global movement the lights we haven’t seen in a long time.
By Fernando5 years ago in The Swamp
Speaking Truth To Power
Ice Cube says: "Talking truth to power, is part of the process.” Some of us know what this means. But some of us don't, so I would like to share this moment with you so there is a clear understanding of what is being spoken by this amazing man.
By Shellioness Love5 years ago in The Swamp