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Right, Left, and The Middle
I remember back to elementary school like it was yesterday. I remember standing, with my hand over my heart, and saying the pledge of allegiance. I remember when that suddenly stopped and I never knew why, nor did I consider it a big deal as a child. In fact, looking back as an adult, having children swear oaths and make commitments of any sort, beyond a play date with a friend, is probably a waste of time.
By Dawn Greer6 years ago in The Swamp
Inequality and Injustice in Latin America
Elizabeth Warren, a Democratic candidate for president of the United States, has proposed a wealth tax starting at $50 million. She has been accused of being a communist and of wanting to put an end to the American dream.
By creatorsklub6 years ago in The Swamp
And the Oscar Goes to... Donald Trump
“For his leading role as the President in Season 1 of the Whitehouse, the 2019 Best Male Actor and Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Donald Trump. This wasn’t a difficult decision for the panel as there really wasn’t any competition. His opposition have repeatedly failed to produce a show that is worthy of watching and poor casting has led to unbelievable character portrayals that have consistently been outperformed by the winner.
By Robert Turner6 years ago in The Swamp
Youth Time International Movement: The International NGO You Probably Didn't Know, But Should
The Youth Time International Movement recently held its 5th Annual Youth Global Forum where over 112 youths from over 42 different countries have participated in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The international nongovernment organization traces its roots from the first Rhodes Youth Forum where the president of Youth Time, Julia Kinash, was also present.
By Karina Thyra6 years ago in The Swamp
Empathy
The Key to an Ideal Society The city of Mumbai in India is the nation’s wealthiest part, with the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities in the country. Mumbai is also home to Dharavi, one of the world’s largest slums. Spanning a little over two square kilometres, and home to some seven hundred thousand people, it stands as one of the most populated places in the world, with the people all living below the national poverty line. However, Dharavi’s population manages to prosper in its own way, with people building their own small businesses such as textile work, electric businesses, and food stands. The people of Dharavi are all well aware of the poor economic state their tightly knit community finds itself in, thus going to great lengths in helping one another, volunteering, and providing charitable help to their neighbours. Although when thinking of an ideal society we don’t picture Dharavi, one must keep in mind that ideal does not mean perfect. The key driving force behind an ideal society always has been, and always will be empathy. This essay will go into depth about the effect that empathy has on a community, Canada’s rapid decline in altruism and how we can all work together to fix the problem.
By Alex Barbu6 years ago in The Swamp
The 5th Youth Global Forum: 3 Important Take-Aways. Top Story - December 2019.
I’ve been invited recently to the fifth annual Youth Global Forum in Amsterdam as a journalist. [Last May, I wrote a piece that could sum up the Youth International Movement and Youth Global Forum which you can read here.]
By Karina Thyra6 years ago in The Swamp
Marshall Malcolm- XY
In the Virtual Museum, I chose two objects from chapter 29, Malcolm X and Thurgood Marshall. I select these objects because there were active in the same decade and help to give blacks civil rights. They were both significant figures of the civil rights movement in the 1960s and had different views of blacks in the US. Marshal, and Malcolm X were the most influential figures in the public rights movement from 1960 to 1965. Malcolm X's view was to separate blacks from the population to have better rights, and Marshall used the law system to help blacks achieve to have the same reason as whites. They had different views, but they worked towards freedom for blacks. Malcolm X and Marshall are essential for history in the civil rights movement because of the use of motivation and action that made sense in a certain period in US history.
By Moses Akeri6 years ago in The Swamp
Gun Control: Life Shot for My Eyes
The problem with gun control has been discussed for decades. People have given arguments about gun control in the US. Some cases have been about the 2nd amendment, while others argued that owning a gun is essential for self-defense. Furthermore, the problem with gun control in the US is the Saws are not in every street, and the youth involved with gun violence.
By Moses Akeri6 years ago in The Swamp
Demographic Cost and Impetus on Health Care Industry
There are a few factors that are driving change in the home health care industry of late. Typically, it is the aging of the US population that plays the major role in bringing the changes in health care system. According to MedPAC or The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission:
By Multi Trade Construction6 years ago in The Swamp
