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War Can Be Over
Every time we looked at history we see that war is inevitable. Fighting among nations and fighting among peoples leading to total disasters. Even today we are still affected by the wars of the past, not just decades, but some are hundreds of years ago. When will the world change its perspective and forge peace? We must take everything dividing us and unite. This does not mean, we have to be one nation or people but respecting our differences and recognizing our humanity. This is what makes us common. We have to stop seeing war as the only outcome that there is no other resolution. How are we suppose to live freely with war? When one nation's liberty is more important than another nation's liberty and that is what war usually says. This world can only survive together and not separate. We must fight for peace for everybody and war is not the answer.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous6 years ago in The Swamp
American Justice
To duly swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States and interpret the laws henceforth to the best of my abilities opposing injustices wherever they may be. To preserve the balance of power within the government and maintain the respect of its branches.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous6 years ago in The Swamp
Do the Tories want independence?
A recent opinion poll showed that nearly half the population of England and a majority of Tory and Labour voters want England to be independent and that the other nations of the United Kingdom should stand on their own two feet.
By Axel P Kulit6 years ago in The Swamp
Congressman John Lewis Dies at Age 80: His Life by the Numbers. Top Story - July 2020.
Congressman John Robert Lewis, an American politician and civil rights leader died of Stage IV pancreatic cancer on Friday, July 17, 2020, at the age of 80. He made the announcement about the disease in a statement on December 29, 2019.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in The Swamp
PICK A SIDE: THE SOCIAL WAR
The following is a reflection on the division occurring throughout the world. In this writing, I ponder whether the division is truly as extreme as the media has portrayed it by examining the external forces influencing the divide. While I mention current social issues, this writing is not meant to be a discussion of the ideas/beliefs/opinions of any group. For further information on the groups mentioned, I recommended visiting their websites, interacting with their content and forming your own opinions.
By Mykal Scott6 years ago in The Swamp
Exponential Optimism
In an age where a human being is merited upon the actions they take and the results of said actions, now more than ever is an important time for a conversation around the motives of our actions. If we were to continue to pull the layers back on the motives of human action, we will find multi-faceted reasons that drive our actions as a species. While some motives for our actions have a direct overlap between all humans, such as basic functions for maintaining our life force, other actions that humans decide to undertake seem driven by a different set of logic. Actions driven by motives of this nature may seem to have repercussions both short term and long term that are detrimental to the human being undertaking the action.
By Jeff McCarty6 years ago in The Swamp
The Tightrope of Existence
The forces of energy that human beings define as life comes in many forms. Within all forms of life, we find a duality that each form of life is intrinsically guided by. On one side, we find that life is resilient. Withstanding all obstacles, a physical being endowed with life is inclined to ensure the continuation of its own life. On the other side of the coin, we see the fragility of life. That all forms of life are fragile in their existence and are subject to the ultimate dissolution of death. Between these two ends that define the nature of life, is the existence of the human being.
By Jeff McCarty6 years ago in The Swamp
Why Is London So Important?
London is, along with New York, one of the world's largest financial centres. Much of London's financial sector is located on the longstanding business hub, the "Square Mile" or the "City."
By Anton Black6 years ago in The Swamp
The Kavanaugh hearing revisited
Dr. Ford: the “Perfect Victim” Even before Dr. Christine Blasey Ford began her testimony, it was clear she was the “type” of sexual assault survivor who had a good chance of being heard. White, highly educated, successful, blond, large-terrified eyes – she appeared on the screen as an embodiment of white middle class femininity (endnote 1). Then, as she started her opening statement, a soft-spoken and girlish voice emerged from this grown woman. As her hearing continued, her demeanor was consistently deferential. Nothing about her was “threatening.” She performed and capitalized on her social position, embodying white middle-class respectability and feminine passivity. She was at once credible and infantile – the “perfect victim” for Congress to “rescue.” For a split-second, I thought Kavanaugh was doomed.
By Cat 6 years ago in The Swamp
Pause...
Pause for just a moment... If your reading this, you are have had the privilege of living in a moment that will be talked about for generations.
By Kendra Anderson 6 years ago in The Swamp
White Lies and Truth
White Lies and Truth As we look at the chaos in the United States, many people claim to not understand how we got to this point of chaos in our country. It perplexes them and they search for answers to a situation whose answer is so clear, we all look right through it.
By Glenda Davis6 years ago in The Swamp
White Privilege and Jim Crow
White Privilege and Jim Crow. Black history is United States history; likewise, some United States history is Black history. The only way to understand racism in the United States is to first understand our history – the complete history. Race and White privilege has always been the major issue in U.S. politics.
By Glenda Davis6 years ago in The Swamp