controversies

It seems every time one racially-charged incident ends, a gender or religious controversy takes its place; Ruminate on the issues dividing our nation and world.

ADF India Hosts Religious Freedom Conference With UN Special Rapporteur
The citizens of India have the right to practice and preach which ever religion they choose to follow. The country. The country has an estimated 1,380,004,385 people at mid year according to UN data. These people habitate a large country which has many, many religions which are practised in it. While 94% of the world's Hindus live in India, there also are substantial populations of Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and adherents of folk religions.
By Ashish Prabhu5 years ago in The Swamp
The decline in fact based knowledge is harming governance
The decline in fact based knowledge. The more we are told, the less we know. Many decisions are now made based on the prevalent opinion, rather than scientific fact and this is harmful to world wide governance. It allows manipulation of both public and authority perceptions.
By Peter Rose5 years ago in The Swamp
State of The Union
Okay at a time when 40 million people are out of work and our beautiful nation is splitting at the seems not because of opposing opinions by political parties, but because of the burning desire inside a large majority of the nation to move forward with creating a truly equal America. At this time if your a white American wake up. You benefit everyday from your white skin. There is NO need to deny that. If life’s a rat race, you just stared further ahead and have shortcuts that allow you to take breaks in between the race. To be a “RACIST” is simply having a social preference based on skin tone. Think of the “Doll Test” (if your unfamiliar with the “Doll Test” look it up) because it’s the daily practices and principles that wears the black communities image down both in and externally. All anybody of color is asking is to be able to live the way you do. The way your able to walk outside every morning not having to make sure you bring your ID to walk your dog to prove you can afford to live where you do. The way you can drive an up to date vehicle and not have to worry about being pulled over by the officer that’s expecting to find something in the car because your black and they don’t know how your able to afford your items. Or the officer that’s having just as bad a day as anyone else but in order to make themselves feel better they enforce authority. But this isn’t a police issue. Being a racist is taught in the schools, movies, tv etc but saying “I’m not racist” without thinking “How am I racist” is what continues to stunt the growth of harmony.
By Lil Goon5 years ago in The Swamp
I’m all in on Reparations and you Should be Too
Photo by Fibonacci Blue Reparations - some people get so upset at the mere mention. You need to calm down. I think it provides an excellent discussion point to delve into our past and possibly come to understand each other better. But I’m starting to think that there’s more here than just a theoretical conversation, and the check actually made out would serve us all. That’s right “some people,” I’m talking to you.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in The Swamp
The African American Addict
The African American Addict Is it still easier find dope, than it is to get a job? Langston Hughes was an American poet, but he was also a social activist, among other things. The most fascinating thing about his work perhaps, is that it is still as relevant today as it was the day he wrote “Junior Addict”; the problems posing African Americans due to their marginalization by a social hierarchal system deep-rooted in sympathies to slavery have never gone away. In fact, one could argue that the problems have increased exponentially. In America today, there are more African Americans under correctional control—in prison or jail, on probation or parole—than were enslaved in 1850, a decade before the Civil War began.
By Jonathan Mosby5 years ago in The Swamp
Homelessness
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By Fatma M Robinson5 years ago in The Swamp
The Growing Cases of Pedophilia
For decades and decades, some things have been true. 2+2=4, the opposite of up is down, and pedophilia is wrong and sick. With the arrest of Jeffery Epstein and his cohorts, there has been a renewed interest in the topic. There are some very prominent and powerful people that will be implicated in this and Hollywood is only the start, seemingly. There have always been people who will say this is a lifestyle and it shouldn't be made taboo. These are sick people and they need help! There have been T.V. shows devoted to catching these people. There are also organizations that not only protect these people but make it seem perfectly normal to have these feelings. Ladies and gentlemen, there is now a push to make pedophilia normal. Not just normal, but a recognized sexual orientation! Why? Because it is the only way to protect those rich and powerful people and keep their butts safe. Think about this for one minute if you will. The laws are often made to benefit those who write them. By changing the laws they protect themselves, and all their buddies that have been implicated in the Epstein case.
By Bradley Perry5 years ago in The Swamp
Intersectional Environmentalism (Hacks and Resources). Second Place in Sustainability Hacks Challenge.
Despite sustainability being second nature in Black and Brown homes, often unknowingly, the sustainability community is often dominated by white people making it difficult for BIPOC to feel included in the conversation. Additionally, "cruelty-free" options can be tone deaf and completely disregard environmental racism. Major distributors like Amazon are exploitative, therefore, not everyone is comfortable supporting unethical companies that are often included in posts about zero waste options.
By Gabriella Pomales5 years ago in The Swamp
Kunta Koin
Kunta Coin aka US Slavery Tax The time has come for the American Negro to stand up. We have been on our knees for nearly 500 years begging the United States Government to atone for the sins of their Fathers. We have bled for this country long before they even knew what the color scheme or catchy slogan would be. For the Black Man, Woman and Child this has never been the Land of the Free or the Home of the Brave. How can you Cowards be Brave if you continuously hide behind hooded sheets and Walls of Blue.
By DreadPirateBob5 years ago in The Swamp
Black Lives Shattered
Black Lives Shattered The same rules don’t apply to “us”, oh no it’s always been different for our kind. The differences between us & them are something I know all to well. Tis not a complaint about whether or not life is fair, for if your one of us you know the answer to that question. NO no no no no no no, hell no. Without question the challenges we face in America as African Americans are unique to us. Not to say other ethnicities don’t face their own or even similar issues as blacks in the United States.
By Olaniyi Ayanlaja5 years ago in The Swamp
Inclusion Matters - Part 2
In hindsight, the introduction of Inclusion Matters Part 1, left me realising that the discourse is massive, broad, and could go in so many different directions. I would need to prioritise and minimise! Perhaps areas will overlap but prioritising will be important to be more informed.
By Teriu Lemon5 years ago in The Swamp
The Lost History
The world continually turns forgetting the embers that continue to glow in red. Ever burning heat of the past that silently grows and devours. 'We The People' is a fallacy in the logistics of the world we live in. In order for there to be a we there must be a unified 'I'. In the lack of love for all, there only becomes a love of gain. This is the Western imperialistic way of moving throughout history. Overcoming and overtaking, leaving a greater divide rather than an inclusive conclusive connection. 'The' is the principle of a continued now, and diligent present that cannot be swayed away from the uncertain future. It is the principle that connects not just sentences and thoughts on paper, but does the like in the world of action. It is practical, when only a wise practicality is embedded in its purpose.
By Travae Jones5 years ago in The Swamp