humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.
What I Learned About Youth, Power, and Solidarity at the World Expression Forum (WEXFO)
WORLD EXPRESSION FORUM – LILLEHAMMER, NORWAY What do young people need? After six days of listening, sharing, grieving, and laughing at the World Expression Forum, I think I’m beginning to understand. I recently participated in the World Expression Forum (WEXFO) from May 30 - June 4, 2025, held in both Utøya and Lillehammer, thanks to a nomination from Awareness 360 — a youth-led NGO committed to empowering young people to support and uplift their communities.
By Karina Thyra8 months ago in The Swamp
How can anyone govern when opinion is so diverse
How can anyone govern when opinion is so diverse Are humans suitable for government. Population levels in nearly every nation are at their highest ever level. The colossal numbers involved and the diversity of opinion because we now have universal education and media saturation, has made the doctrine that numbers of apparent supporters is a valid reason for control, into a distortion of democracy.
By Peter Rose8 months ago in The Swamp
Quirky Behaviors Caused By 'The System' and 10 Solutions
Please, allow me to go on some Andy Rooney-esque rants to explain some quirks to living under a rotten system (and if you wish to see the less rant-oriented "solutions" part of this text, just scroll down and you'll see the list).
By Wade Wainio8 months ago in The Swamp
Is the World Preparing for a Third World War?
A Dangerous Time for the World We are living in a time of great uncertainty. Across the world, political tension, war, and hatred are rising. Some experts and ordinary people alike are starting to ask a very serious question: Is the world preparing for a third world war?
By Zakir Ullah8 months ago in The Swamp
The Great Depression:
Introduction The Great Depression was a significant and harrowing chapter in American history, reshaping the economy, society, and government. It serves as a stark reminder of how interconnected our financial systems are and how the decisions we make today can echo through time. Alarmingly, many of the factors that contributed to the Great Depression are resurfacing in our current climate. This essay will highlight the causes of the Great Depression and draw parallels to contemporary issues, including government deregulation, corruption, the glorification of wealth, and the rise of exclusionary purity movements. With only 4 years away from the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Depression, it behoves us to take a serious sociopolitical look at the parallels of today that have us headed unavoidably to our next one.
By Meko James 8 months ago in The Swamp
Fines Without Fault: How Albanian Citizens Are Being Penalized by a Silent System
Fined Without Reason — And No One Tells You Imagine waking up one day to find out you've been fined for speeding on a road you've never driven. Or for illegal parking in a city you've never visited. Now imagine that no one ever told you about it—until it’s too late to challenge it.
By E verteta.al8 months ago in The Swamp
The Myth of Self-Sustainability: What I’m Growing to Cut My Grocery Costs
My main objective since moving onto the land has been to achieve self-sustainability. Yes, I bought into that lie, many do, and some of us realize the lie, and others don´t, as with many things in life.
By sara burdick8 months ago in The Swamp
Taco Trump: How a Taco Bowl Became a Cultural Sideshow. AI-Generated.
In the crowded history of political blunders, very few moments are as strangely unforgettable as the now-infamous “Taco Bowl tweet” from 2016. On Cinco de Mayo, then-presidential candidate Donald J. Trump posted a photo of himself at his desk in Trump Tower, beaming behind a taco bowl, with the caption:
By Trend Vantage8 months ago in The Swamp
The Quiet Return to Faith
For decades, the dominant narrative in Western culture has been that religion is fading. From emptying pews to the rise of secularism in media, education, and politics, many believed faith was becoming obsolete. But in 2025, a quieter and far more surprising story is unfolding.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
