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The Failures of the World Health Organization and China to stop Coronavirus Pandemic
The World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and praised his government for containing Coronavirus outbreak in China despite the fact that Coronavirus was quietly spreading in China during the early stages of its breakout. In a tweet WHO said “Preliminary investigations conducted by the Chinese authorities have found no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission of the novel #coronavirus.” Chinese authorities received credible information in Wuhan China in December suggesting that Coronavirus could be passed on through human to human transmission, but they failed to act on such information at that stage.
By Paul Oranika6 years ago in The Swamp
3 Books to Read If the George Floyd Case Has You Fired Up
So, I don’t know about you, but 2020 has been one heck of a year so far (to put it lightly). It seems like time has flown by, but so many things have happened that it is hard to keep track of the days. I have been struggling with my mental health for the past year and have been trying my best to manage it through COVID-19; however, I have felt a fire growing within me as things have escalated, and when the George Floyd case came to light, I just about exploded.
By Ashley Nestler, MSW6 years ago in The Swamp
Am I Racist? For Sure A Recovering One.
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By Kristyn Meyer6 years ago in The Swamp
History of 2020
This is merely my research and opinions. Beginning of 2020 has been more than a validated rollercoaster ride. We entered full of hope and desire, were quickly rushed into quarantine and a global pandemic, which led us to here; this human right's movement.
By Heather Fields6 years ago in The Swamp
Americans Need a President, Americans Need to Listen.
President Donald Trump's made a phone call to all U.S. Governors on how to deal with the protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The New York Times Katie Rogers, Jonathon Martin, and Maggie Haberman leaked the almost seven minute conversation. The audio, along with a full transcript is provided here.
By Garrison Spangler6 years ago in The Swamp
Enough is enough.
No need for an introduction. You all know why I am writing this right now. I apologise if this article seems a bit of a mess. My brain is overwhelmed and it is hard to gather my thoughts when there are so many different things to be mad about. I am devastated, and I hope sharing this with you will help add some perspective. The most important thing is that we keep talking, writing and posting. We need to end the silence, and never let it come back. Before you continue reading, please understand that these are my own thoughts, and my intentions are not to offend anyone (except if you are racist). I understand that I will never understand. But I am on your side, and I always will be.
By Tone Breistrand6 years ago in The Swamp
Everyday Alien
SO many thoughts. I had wanted to write about Star Wars, one of the worlds biggest films and franchises. I had thought about how it encompasses a fictional world, that many accept, with various species all getting along. It was not always an easy alliance - Star Wars humour - but race was never an issue. Then I remembered the furore that followed John Boyega being cast as a stormtrooper.
By Q-ell Betton6 years ago in The Swamp
#blackouttuesday. Top Story - June 2020.
What is #blackouttuesday and should I join? On June 2nd, a global decision to stop the show of social media and unite and support Black Lives Matter. The reason the hashtag is #blackouttuesday is to not swamp the #blacklivesmatter page and all the progress made to gather useful sources and people together. On Instagram, the majority of public and private pages for me turned to post a black square image representing support of the movement. The action has continued to unite small social groups and larger organisations. The widespread adoption of support and care is incomparable.
By Peter Mason6 years ago in The Swamp
America's defining moment for law enforcement and first responders.
This article is for my fellow law enforcement officers, retired, former, and current active duty. It is for the first responders and military personnel out there who feel the same way the police feel. There is a need for all of us because the ordinary person is not willing, able, or capable of taking care of the problems faced by society themselves. It takes a special breed of person to get up, put on a uniform knowing you are hated and at the same time, wanted and ridiculed regardless of the outcome, good or bad! Every city in America and indeed the world, is on fire right now in our world's history. Never before have we as a species been at a precipice like we are right now. As a profession, law enforcement often wonders if people realize what we do to ourselves. Only man is capable of hurting each other for no reason other than it makes us feel good or better about ourselves.
By Bradley Perry6 years ago in The Swamp
