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Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.

The Professional Code of Ethics
A professional code of ethics is a moral framework that guides the way teams and organisations behave and make decisions in the workplace. It provides the opportunity to set minimum expectations for staff on what's acceptable and how employees can approach and solve problems. Creating a code of ethics takes careful consideration and understanding its significance is important for the organisation and its staff. In this article, we explore what a code of ethics is, why it's important to have one and how to use one
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in The Swamp
"Though the Present Drowns in Blood": Johnny Got His Gun (1971)
The world is teetering, presently, on the edge of a vast precipice. The war in Israel, the bombing of Gaza, the new developments wherein Hezbollah and even Iran may become involved in a wider Middle Eastern conflict that threatens to pull in the United States, Russia, and China--these things are the new, grim reality that has exploded across the world stage since the barbaric terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas against 1,200 Israelis October 7th. World outrage has been focused so far on the brutal Israeli response. Likewise, the media propaganda machine is in full swing on behalf of the Israeli bombing of civilian targets in Gaza, in what can only be described as war crimes or crimes against humanity by the turning off of water, and electricity, the blockade of food, and medical supplies. Babies in incubators, in the hospitals (one of which was mysteriously shelled), will die when the power goes out. People are being told to flee. No one will accept them as refugees. They have nowhere to run that is safe as their neighborhoods and houses are reduced to rubble.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in The Swamp
Legacy Media is Frustrating
First and foremost, you should regard this as an opinion piece, and not one from any expertise background, because I’m far from one. I generally have no interest in politics, and I find it both boring and mind-numbing to think about and try to decipher (because deciphering is needed when it comes to politics... nothing is clear cut). But seeing the coverage of the recent attack on Israel and the aftermath in mainstream media, frustration and anger were building up inside and I had to let it out.
By Mo Darasi2 years ago in The Swamp
How to Effectively Moderate Immigration Flows into the United States
One will not accomplish this goal by telling future asylum seekers that coming to the United States is not a good idea. Instead, the best way to achieve this goal would be to tell the truth and provide realistic opportunities to those making the long trek. It will not happen by relocating these immigrants from red states to blue states, where governments put immigrants in hotels and take care of these families for up to 6 months before they can legally secure work visas.
By Anthony Chan2 years ago in The Swamp
"They Make a Desolation..." . Content Warning.
"We are not lovers, we are not romantics, we are here to serve you." Gary Numan, "Down in the Park" Let me start off by saying there's one thing you can be sure of: Whoever has the power to dictate terms decides whose "rights" matter, and whose don't.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in The Swamp
The Voice: A Historic Disappointment. Top Story - October 2023.
Welcome to Country: As I write this piece, I wish to acknowledge the Wangal people of the Eora nation, traditional owners of the land, whose soverignty and connection was never ceded. I pay my respects and regrets to the elders; past, present and emerging.
By Natasja Rose2 years ago in The Swamp
Exploring the Christian-Israel Relationship. Content Warning.
In the ever-evolving landscape of international relations, few issues are as contentious and emotionally charged as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Within this never-ending debate, there exists a complex and often misunderstood relationship between Christians and the state of Israel. While many devout Christians do express strong support for Israel, it is crucial to question whether this support is blind or if it is rooted in a deeper theological and historical context.
By Nathan Jeremaiah2 years ago in The Swamp
Beware the Beast Man . Content Warning.
I should preface this by stating that it is IN NO WAY meant to disparage or cast aspersions on Israelis or Palestinians, both of which are locked in a cycle of violence from which they can never, seemingly, extricate themselves. As Stirner observed: "No one else's struggle can be my struggle. Only my struggle can be my struggle."
By Tom Baker2 years ago in The Swamp
A Tale of Two Speakers
Now, this is fun... From the New York Times Opinion Page (October 3rd, 2023): The U.S. Capitol may be perched on a hill, but it is understandable why so many Americans look down on it.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in The Swamp
Kenya's "Killer Cops" Headed To Haiti After U.S. Condemned Killings Of Protesters & Thousands Of Kenya Police Deemed Mentally Unfit. Content Warning.
Tuesday, 3 October 2023 By: TB Obwoge Back in April of 2022, news broke in Kenya after several Kenyan police completed suicide. One police officer killed 5 others. his wife then himself. Several police officers have over the last few years completed suicide and or murdered their wives or girlfriends.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in The Swamp
President Vows to Protect Nazis with Own Life
August 26th (Nashua, NH) – Your rights, freedoms, and liberties are all under attack, according to the President of the United States. At a press conference held after meeting with the governor of New Hampshire ostensibly to discuss recent events in the State, the President addressed the media and others in attendance with a fiery speech about personal freedoms. Said the President:
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
Whispers of the Forest
In the heart of an ancient forest, where the sunlight filtered through the canopy in dappled patterns, there existed a world of quiet resilience. Every tree, every creature, seemed to hum a song of survival—a symphony of nature's endurance that echoed through the ages.
By Joel Joseph2 years ago in The Swamp