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Urban life & rural life
As of today, there are about four point four billion people living in urban areas around the world or around fifty-six percent of the world population. More than ever before, there are more people living in cities. and not only is this the case, but this figure is likely to increase in the future. there are estimate that the amount of people living in urban areas will increase to six billion people by 2050 which will be sixty eight percent of the world population. which means that while the number of people living in urban cities is expected to increase to over two billion people, the number of people living in rural areas is expected to decrease to about two hundred million people. But why are so many people living in cities? and why is this figure only expected to increase in the future?
Junior NgongangPublished about 8 hours ago in The SwampBroken Men
Journal Entry, March 2, 2021 I entered a poetry competition for black history month; it was a national contest that paid $20,000. You could only imagine what that would do for a struggling poet. Especially since we're living in a Dead Poets Society, our only poets are now false prophets in the pursuit of profit. Poets used to be the sounding board of our reality, a voice for the oppressed. Life was poetry in motion.
Verrion WrightPublished about 15 hours ago in The SwampThe Grand Canyon in US Politics
The Vast Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon. Etched and carved from rock by the Colorado River in Arizona, USA. One of those bucket-list destinations, to visit and absorb.
Senate Passes COVID Relief
And it is done. After a a marathon session of amendments that took roughly 14 hours, the Senate finally passed HR 1319, the COVID relief bill on an entirely party line vote of 50 to 49. (Roll Call 110), Due to changes the Senate made, the bill heads back to the House of Representatives for reconciliation.
John HeckenlivelyPublished about 16 hours ago in The Swamp
That One Time I Met Tulsi Gabbard
It would come as no surprise to anyone that knows me that I’m an unabashedly introverted person. In fact, it’s more surprising to anyone that knows me that I would have actually made any kind of effort to talk to Tulsi Gabbard at all. But there I was. Standing in line with hundreds of people at a townhall meeting in Austin, Texas. My brain speeding along through everything that I thought I should possibly tell the congresswoman. I’m certain anyone would have some choice words.
Lucas DiercouffPublished about 17 hours ago in The Swamp
Mirza Masroor Ahmad Gives Message of Peace
Mirza Masroor Ahmad consistently talks about such matters at whatever point the chance emerges. The way that I talk about the requirement for Peace and common love isn't a direct result of any new instruction.
Muhammad AliPublished about 17 hours ago in The Swamp
Senate Pulls All-Nighter
Thanks to the delaying tactics of Senator Ron Johnson, Senate clerks were forced to read all 628 pages of the COVID relief bill (HR 1319) Thursday afternoon and evening. They finished up a little after 2 a.m. Friday morning.
John HeckenlivelyPublished about 17 hours ago in The Swamp
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About AR15 Forum: The 2nd Amendment protects our rights as Americans to have and operate a firearm for our own defense. But even with all the rights within the world, it’s still important to possess access to professional support and a like-minded community. Otherwise, you’re just a devotee of firearms, working during a vacuum. That’s where AR-15 Forum comes in.
Ali HossainPublished about 18 hours ago in The Swamp
Mental health in the black community
Because black history was last month I felt I need to post this. I know what your thinking. Why in the black community only?
Unsung Heroes Always Sing
This isn't about a kid who started with a dollar and a dream and struck it rich, however this man has brought us diamonds and gold. This isn't about a photographer who captures breathtaking images of his environment; this man shares beauty by lending his eyes. He doesn't paint fabulous murals but instead hands the paintbrush to those in pain and whispers, "reveal yourself."
Dillon BradyPublished about 19 hours ago in The Swamp
A Grey Woman In A Black And White World
We live in such a black-and-white world. A world where we are split right down the middle. A World where seeing and trying to understand both sides is almost criminal. Sharing your views is frowned upon. If you don’t see things in all white or all black, if you don’t fit into one mold, you’re an outsider. You’re not meant to be heard and you will be shut up.
Christiana HPublished a day ago in The Swamp
Mr. President
Mr. President Published by Nadira Grey Copyright ©2021 NADIRA GREY. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher/author, except by a reviewer who may quote passages in a review.
Nadira GreyPublished a day ago in The Swamp
