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Digital Blackface? Really?
The thing about anti-racists is that some on the more extreme end of thinking are always looking for brand new ways to figure out how to accuse non-racist people of somehow being racist. Some of them just seem to like "Gotcha!" moments and moving goalposts in order to trap more and more people.
By Chris Hearn5 years ago in The Swamp
Being a Hidden Victim of the Pandemic
“Heroes work here.” That’s what everyone has been preaching since last March and while I wholeheartedly agree that medical professionals deserve recognition, it would be dishonest of me to ignore the epidemic of negligence spreading through hospitals. And as someone who has been “blessed” with two hospital stays since the beginning of the pandemic, I feel qualified to at least share my experience in hopes that other people will pay attention to their care and speak up when need be.
By Breanna Leslie5 years ago in The Swamp
COVID-19: 3 Reasons Vaccine Passports Are a Bad Idea for Domestic Use
As the COVID-19 crisis continues worldwide, there is speculation about how we will control infection. The challenge has changed a bit in recent months because several workable vaccines have proven to be effective at protecting people. One idea we have seen from the United Kingdom and various other countries is the vaccine passport concept.
By James Kent5 years ago in The Swamp
We Need To Merge Collectivism And Individualism
At first glance, it seems clear to which societies we have to assign collectivism and individualism. Today, China, in particular, is an example of collectivism. The former Eastern Bloc was also considered collectivist. Therefore, collectivism and socialism are often equated.
By René Junge5 years ago in The Swamp
How Has India’s Political System Ignored Its Youth
India is a country of growth. India’s civilization has been full of culture and tradition since the ancient times. The aspects of Indian’s tradition have been widening ever since then. It was not long ago that we, as Indian citizens, were declared free from the British rule. The freedom that we possess has been stated by our own political system. Many Indians have helped modern politicians shape the constitution of this country. The rules written in the constitution have helped us understand our basic rights and duties, whether it is a minor or an adult. India has one of the largest proportions of population in the younger age groups in the world. 35.3% of the population of the country has been in the age group 0-14 years. 41% of the population account for less than 18 years of age. The youth of India holds a lot of power and courage.
By Hiba Shaikh5 years ago in The Swamp
The Solution to Pervasive Hate is More Sex
God almighty, people suck. But not you guys. Someone bash me over the head with a blunt object. I just spent twenty minutes on LinkedIn reading comments from racist, ignorant individuals, most of them hiding behind their MBAs. Why? Because someone had the temerity to post the official White House photo of Vice President Kamala Harris. That’s why.
By Sherry McGuinn5 years ago in The Swamp
Is terrorism in the eye of the beholder?
To say that terrorism is in the eye of the beholder does not necessarily mean that the definition of terrorism can only exist subjectively, it is the evaluation of terrorism and the corresponding approval or disapproval that is relative.
By Eloise Robertson 5 years ago in The Swamp
Is Canada the Next Hunger Games?
For 75 years, the Capitol (Panem's Government) has sacrificed one boy and one girl from each of the 12 districts, in order to remember Panem's history. In the past, there were 13 districts. However, after an uprising in the 13th district against the Capitol, the district was bombed, killing the majority of the population in the district.
By Christine Harris5 years ago in The Swamp
Government spending to much money on libraries
Public spending towards library facilities can be extremely beneficial in a multitude of ways. The targeted end goal of a library is to inspire young readers, and to help build character, and develop intellectual skills. Libraries are then beneficial in the long term of a person's life as this can help them improve in writing skills, technical reading skills, and can also help determine a person's perspective on society both as an individual and as a whole. As stated in the articles, libraries can be the foundation to the start of one's career path and inspire them to challenge themselves to overcome obstacles.
By Zeinab Al Hamad5 years ago in The Swamp
What Happened To Us Standing Together?
We aren't seeing "Frank" discussions about what happened to our country, and I don't think we ever will. Because these are just political talking points, when our leaders say, "we need to be having these discussions." They're statements meant to inflame and outrage, every time something unjust or unfair happens. Saying we need to have these discussions about our culture and our country don't solve problems. The only way to solve problems is, and you probably guessed it, to do the work. However, if there is one thing that we should have learned over the past couple of years, it's that the people who claimed to be our leaders, flooded our televisions screens, radio broadcasts, news feeds, and magazine covers, don't want to do the work. Sure, they'll say nice little phrases. Let's give Nancy Pelosi credit where it is due. She's good for positive sound bites from time to time. But where, Nancy, and the rest of you, is this people's work?
By Jason Ray Morton 5 years ago in The Swamp
Royal Commission Must Treat the Church like a Corrupt Police Power
The Catholic Church has built a white drape behind which organizations of debasement have been permitted to extend. Educator Patrick Parkinson, a senior attorney who officially upheld the Church's "Towards Healing" conventions, has compared the congregation to a coordinated criminal activity.
By Emma Alfie5 years ago in The Swamp
