humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.
A Closer Look at the Homeless
The issue of homelessness in America has disturbed me for a very long time. I was not raised to become homeless, yet it happened to me anyway. I was shocked and scared each time. When you get evicted from your home, it feels like you're a chicken with your head cut off and you're running around with your last breathe of life trying to figure out if there is a way for you to survive. It's truly horrible. Not all, but most homeless people suffer from drug addiction or mental illness or both. There are a few who simply got in trouble with the law and can not achieve employment because of that. Whatever the reason, the problem of homelessness in America is still occurring and it still disturbs me.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman5 years ago in The Swamp
Struggling Americans
Even before this pandemic hit, there were numerous struggling Americans. When the virus swept through the nation and closed down most states, it became even more difficult. Many people lost their jobs; others have dealt with losses in their families. It has become a heydey for strife and chaos. This comes after and exasperates a growing period of unrest in this nation.
By Seth Butterfield5 years ago in The Swamp
Global Unrest and the Pathway to Peace
Mirza Masroor Ahmad talked about the requirement for Peace and Justice; the raising clashes in the Far East; the battle in Syria, and the expanding dangers of a worldwide, atomic war. He likewise offered an answer for the worldwide disturbance.
By Muhammad Ali5 years ago in The Swamp
Homelessness in Los Angeles
I have recently come across a YouTuber called German in Venice. In many of his videos, he highlights social issues in Los Angeles, especially homelessness. I was aware of the number of people living on the streets in Los Angeles, after visiting here back in 2012. However, I was shocked to see how some of the more popular areas have people living in tents by the side of the road. However, since I visited in 2012, the amount of people that are living in camps, hostels and cars in the Los Angeles area has got significantly worse.
By Armchair Detective5 years ago in The Swamp
Confronting my White Privilege with Ava DuVernay
I have always considered myself a fairly liberal person. Politically, I lean towards the left, believe in the importance of social equality, and - although I am not ignorant of the economic costs involved - I do think that being able to access education, healthcare, and legal support are basic human rights.
By Christopher Donovan5 years ago in The Swamp
Urban life & rural life
As of today, there are about four point four billion people living in urban areas around the world or around fifty-six percent of the world population. More than ever before, there are more people living in cities. and not only is this the case, but this figure is likely to increase in the future. there are estimate that the amount of people living in urban areas will increase to six billion people by 2050 which will be sixty eight percent of the world population. which means that while the number of people living in urban cities is expected to increase to over two billion people, the number of people living in rural areas is expected to decrease to about two hundred million people. But why are so many people living in cities? and why is this figure only expected to increase in the future?
By Alain junior5 years ago in The Swamp
Broken Men
Journal Entry, March 2, 2021 I entered a poetry competition for black history month; it was a national contest that paid $20,000. You could only imagine what that would do for a struggling poet. Especially since we're living in a Dead Poets Society, our only poets are now false prophets in the pursuit of profit. Poets used to be the sounding board of our reality, a voice for the oppressed. Life was poetry in motion.
By Verrion Wright5 years ago in The Swamp
Space travel as an economy lesson
Astronauts returning to Earth after having spent time in space often describe the emotional and cognitive impact of seeing our planet from „above”. This is the overview effect. A unique experience that produces a shift in their perception about life on earth.
By Anca Stănescu5 years ago in The Swamp
Cultural Appropriation
Cultural appropriation is always a touchy subject to discuss because there are things that constitute as cultural appropriation and things that do not. In definition, cultural appropriation refers to the act of using another's culture/background/religion etc. for the purposes of self-gain such as: money, fame, fortune etc. regardless of whether you actually practice/have connections to that culture (but in most part, the person doing said cultural appropriation has no attachement to the culture whatsoever). It is normally regarded as a form of discrimination as using another person's culture/heritage for your own gain without any awareness is considered to be quite a bad thing to do and shows little respect for the heritage itself.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in The Swamp
