humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.
Terrorism and Islam
Terrorism has been among the most discussed issues in the world. Terrorist-associated bombings and brutal killings have been experienced for many years, which have consequently led to strong feelings of hostility and fear towards terrorism among the general population. In many cases, the public has closely associated terrorism with Islam. In a recent incident of Boston bombings the suspect was in many cases described as a devout Muslim who prayed five times a day. In Logan International Airport, Boston, two men were removed from a plane by the rest of passengers when they overheard those two conversing in Arabic. Many people take Islam as terrorist religion and Muslims have often faced segregation and discrimination in working and social places. As they interrelate the two, they completely disregard personalities of terrorists. They also disregard the fact that there are many serial killers that are not Muslim, yet their actions have never related to their religion. Many people who associate themselves with Islam might have been the followers of this religion, but this does not guarantee the fact that their personal motives are fueled by their religion.
By Lily Johnson5 years ago in The Swamp
The Hotel Homeless
tomorrow I’ll be homeless. Technically, I suppose I’m homeless right now, but it’s easier on the eyes if I’m tucked away in a motel somewhere not peddling myself on the street making those without the worry of shelter or transportation feel uncomfortable. I agree, trust me I agree more than you know. Being outside on a curb, begging people for change, and hearing “get a job” for the ump-teen millionth time as if the piece-of-work touting it at the top of his lungs just came up with it right then and there. Well, Sir, allow me to be the first to say: well said! It stung appropriately, your bootstrap story is protected. However, I feel the need to interject, I never asked you for your thoughts on my circumstances, actually I never approached you in the sense that if you taught me to fish I could stain my Armani suit the same way you have done. Your change Mr. Sir without the unsolicited bad advise would go much further to getting me out of immediate need which, by the way, still exists immediately even If I get that job you proposed I need so badly, and find me out of your sight so you may save up your altruism for your once-a-year donation to whichever trendy charity exists with the highest advertising budget and makes you like less like the “get a job” type.
By Brenton Hayes-Way5 years ago in The Swamp
Dealing With A Pandemic For An Already Troubled Region
When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the globe, countries were plunged into a chaotic period of enforcing restrictions on activities, scrambling for medical equipment, and preparing their medical infrastructures for the wave of new patients. While nearly no region has come out unscathed, few have been as hard hit as Kashmir. Even before COVID-19, Kashmir had been through months of strict lockdown which, at one point, included a full internet shutdown imposed by the Indian government. While rudimentary internet services have been restored, stay-at-home orders are often difficult for Kashmiris to adhere to. Due to the slow-speed internet, many students and workers don’t have the services to work from home, medical professionals are stifled, and misinformation abounds.
By Raisa Nastukova5 years ago in The Swamp
Thousands Have Vanished in the Arizona Borderlands
Not many people are searching Arizona’s isolated, scorching desert for the remains of missing migrants, whose families hundreds or thousands of miles away wait with bated breath for news. Finding missing migrants or searching for corpses isn’t in the Border Patrol’s job description, so a volunteer group called the Aguilas del Desierto bears the family’s sorrow. At least once a month, the volunteer group, many of them Mexican-American, solemnly comb the wasteland for bodies. Desperate families often reach them through Facebook and inform volunteers of the path their loved ones took, along with any identifying information. On one of their searches two days before Christmas, they found nine bodies together; all died of dehydration. On another day, they found 11 bodies in a single afternoon. The Arizona-Sonora borderlands are a graveyard.
By Raisa Nastukova5 years ago in The Swamp
When I Was Young
The sounds of silence so soothing to hear where visions of my past so often appear. We all should remember the tranquility of those simpler days where we had seasons in the sun. Rita, Ann, Mary-Lou and Sue were just a few of the girls I once new. The games we played is where innocence was displayed. Now, that I have reached the Autumn of my years I still reflect of those bye gone days. Fortunate I was to have traveled the globe and seen the world through so many different eyes.
By Dr. Williams5 years ago in The Swamp
Outrage
In the years leading up to the Great Pandemic the world was already poised for the tempests that would sweep across the globe. The sheer magnitude of human suffering was already amplifying the tragedies that are playing out today. With malice intent and by shroud manipulation by the power structure of the world have always had deaf ears to the cries of the impoverished multitudes.
By Dr. Williams5 years ago in The Swamp
Adult Bullying is a Real Thing
I was raised in a dysfunctional household and suffered much abuse at the hands of my mother. I never really developed a strong sense of self esteem or self confidence and was not popular in school, in part because my childhood was not one that was conducive to making friends and encouraging relationships. I left home in my early 20's and never returned.
By Jennifer Sharp5 years ago in The Swamp
capitalism won't save you from capitalism
Think about your average problem in life- maybe your boiler is broken and you have to shower in cold water until you can afford to get it fixed. Maybe as hard as you're grinding you still can't afford one months rent so you're staying in an abusive home. Maybe you have fallen into a deep depression because of the pressure you feel to exist in school or work. Maybe your friend got locked up recently. Maybe your father left when you were little. Maybe even, your girlfriends parents don't like you because you're an artist. What if I told you all these things have been ingeniously bred for hundreds of years through capitalism, colonialism, imperialism? Is that hard for you to believe? You may be suffering from capitalism stockholm syndrome.
By earth2wiki5 years ago in The Swamp
How Romantic Heartbreak Prepared Me For Post-Election America
Can you remember your first crush? Mine was Alyssa, the pretty girl with brown hair in my first grade classroom. I don't remember much about first grade. But I clearly recall that electrifying feeling of chasing her attention.
By Jake Najarian5 years ago in The Swamp
