humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.
Homeless in America
I understand societies' image of the ever growing homeless population in America. No matter where one goes, whether it is running errands in your respective hometown or on vacation in another state, just about every corner has a panhandler asking for money. With the signs in which you or I see, we don't take the time to stop and ask panhandlers what their stories are considering the signs are so vague when asking for help. Our busy lives and lack of money due to financial struggles of our own prevent us from handing out money to panhandlers.
By Kate Adams8 years ago in The Swamp
5 Ways Black People Can Practice Self-Care
The world is a mess, but it doesn’t have to be. For black Americans, today’s current political agenda and cultural issues are a lot to handle. Speaking for myself, I sometimes feel overwhelmed and stressed by today’s problems dealing with black people. The stereotypes, police brutality, our communities and how the world portrays us. I then have to realize the importance of living stress-free and the things I can do to not only help myself but help my community and fellow black Americans as well. It’s important to stay aware of the world around you and to stay on top of information at all times. However, there are effective ways to live a stress-free life. We think of the term, “being healthy” as a physical thing. However, it’s important to stimulate your mind, body, and spirit.
By Christian Sinclair8 years ago in The Swamp
How To Cope with Overpopulation
There are roughly 7 billion people on this planet. No one knows exactly cause it's a little hard to keep track. But for every two people that die, about four are born. The world's population is growing by about 2.5 people per second. Now 7 billion people is a lot to take in. Let's put it this way, if you were to say a number a second, it would take over 220 years to count to 7 billion. However, we have plenty of space on earth to fit all 7 billion people. So if there's enough space for us all, then what's the big deal?
By Alissa Budzinski8 years ago in The Swamp
Does The Concept of White Privilege Worsen the Problem of Racism?
Surely nobody can argue against the idea that white people enjoy certain privileges that others don't... or can they? In general terms, there is no doubt that if you are born "white" in the so called "Western World", you will enjoy greater privileges than most people in the (and I hate to use the generalisation but) non western world. Likewise, you will enjoy many more privileges than most non-white people born in the Western world... "Most"... a very important word.
By Jennifer Darch8 years ago in The Swamp
Speaking in Hypotheticals
There is a political tidal wave just on the horizon. Most people have seen its effects already, as the waves preceding have begun to change the landscape. This wave is made up of the faces and voices of the newest generation of American, the Millenials. These kids, age ranging from forty to eighteen, have recently come of age in the political scene and already their voice is being heard.
By James Hildebrand8 years ago in The Swamp
A Class In Anxiety
The dry mouth, sweaty palms and a sense of impending doom, are symptoms we can all relate to. Anxiety and stress are natural parts of protecting ourselves from danger, but they can also be debilitating. The individual may be overwhelmed and their reality perverted, sapping them of confidence and making it difficult to go on.
By Phillip Woodford8 years ago in The Swamp
AmeriAid
Recently, while reading George W. Bush's memoir Decision Points, I began to wonder about my own contributions to my community and society as a whole. I realized I helped to better my community in minute ways: reorganizing and writing the bylaws of a non-profit community store that helped people with clothes, food, utility payments, and even rent while supporting their growth through faith based initiative; organizing and speaking at an event to bring together a city falling apart to drugs and crime in Ohio; starting temporary programs of my own that helped families with winter clothing, paying their bills, paying their rent or getting an apartment, or having a meal to prepare for the holidays. Overall though, I was missing a greater contribution to help the nation I love to regain a lost independence. I contemplated what the hot topic of debate was that was serious enough to attract my attention. Then, I had it come to me. Healthcare! Therefore, in the following, I will expound upon my epiphany.
By Dr. Brian Smithberger9 years ago in The Swamp
Camden Market Lock Up In Flames!
Camden is pretty well known across the country; always bringing in tourists in, from left, right and centre. Business is pretty much always booming, until something like this happens, you just think, "Oh come on. We had nearly a whole month of respite here without having any issues what so ever"; 5 weeks ago exactly Grenfell Tower went up in flames like a chimney stack that you have in your garden on Wednesday 19th June 2017, barely a week later we had a small terror attacked on Monday 19th June 2017. Within the same week as the terror attack, a 4 story high block of flats went up in flames. However, it wasn't as bad as Grenfell Tower. This time it was in the Bethnal Green area. Oh, don't forget the two terror attacks in May 2017 and in March 2017.
By Lizzy Arrow9 years ago in The Swamp
