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Why education is essential for a Nation?
An educated nation knows the difference between right and wrong. The awareness among the people is very essential to boost up the nation economy. The importance of education is very crucial for the development of nation. In developed countries the people are educated and knows their rights. They also have better society where laws are fully followed. An educated nation knows about the importance of democracy and the importance of voting. They also keep an eye on the people or party for which they are going to vote. They vote for the right and for the betterment of their nation.
maryam nisarPublished 3 years ago in The SwampKeeping Up With The White House: The Recent Covid-19 Relief Bill And Stimulus Check
*Even though this piece has been through a fact checking process, this is an opinion column and not a news report. All resourced are linked at the end on the article.*
Gypsy PlayPublished 3 years ago in The SwampUnjust Incarceration & Social Stratification
Social stratification is the way society categorizes its people into socioeconomic strata, based on factors of their occupation, wealth, income, and either social status or any form of derived power (Lumen Learning). Social stratification sets limits and boundaries on what certain groups of people or societies have access to, including healthcare and education, both which are essential components of one’s well-being. Sociologists have recognized that stratification is a society wide system which makes inequalities present in a given society especially apparent. Social stratification peaks a special interest in sociology because of the fact it represents a larger social pattern.
The Argument Against Free Speech
“Somewhere in America there is a child sitting at his mother’s computer reading the homepage of the KKK’s website - and that’s open to the public - but that child will have never read To Kill A Mockingbird because his school has banned it for its use of the ‘N’ word”.
Brandon RehaumePublished 3 years ago in The SwampBryan Watch - Dec 2020
Obviously, the biggest debate in Congress this month has been over providing addition relief for Americans impacted by the COVID pandemic. After Congress passed a $600 relief bill, President Trump called for Congress to increase checks to $2000.
John HeckenlivelyPublished 3 years ago in The SwampSustainable Green Team Ltd. (SGTM) Profitably Transforms Hurricane Waste into Environmentally-Beneficial Organic Products
Hurricanes cause extreme damage due to strong winds, flooding and storm surges that create large amounts of natural waste SGTM provides synergistic solutions to waste disposal problems created by hurricanes that benefit the environment
InvestorBrandNetworkPublished 3 years ago in The SwampHundreds of Thousands of Excess Votes Counted in Battleground States According To New Study
President Donald Trump shared a new study by economist John Lott on December 30 that questions Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's victory over Trump.
Could Nancy Pelosi Soon Be Ousted As Speaker of the House?
There are closely guarded talks aimed at forming a coalition in the 117th Congress to oust Nancy Pelosi (D-California) as the House speaker. There are meetings between House Republicans and 10 Democrats who voted against Pelosi when she became speaker in 2019.
Could This Texas Wind Farm Project Pose A National Security Threat?
A proposed wind farm operation in West Texas has become a possible national security problem due to the Chinese owner, who has ties to the communist regime in Beijing, along with the People's Liberation Army (PLA), specialists say.
Why the "African Booty Scratcher" Stereotype Is Worse Than Just Schoolyard Bullying
In the U.S., bullying is a big problem in schools. Kids across the country get bullied for an unlimited number of reasons: not wearing the right clothes, having speech impediments, being a girl that's too masculine or a boy that's too feminine, and unfortunately as long as we're all human, bullying will always occur at some level. But while all bullying is bad, not all bullying holds the same weight because the implications of all forms of bullying are not the same. And for (Black) African kids in particular, school can be the breeding ground for a lifelong battle against xenophobia.
C.R. HughesPublished 3 years ago in The Swamp- Top Story - December 2020
Alex Padillo and Deb Haland are helping change the face of American politics
When I was growing up, the president, Vice President and others in the White House were always white males. I never really gave it a thought until I saw Colin Powell and Condolrrxa Rice serving in the Bush administration as Head of the Joint Chiefs of Dtaff and Secretary of State. During the Civil Rights era of the 1960s, the focus was on equal rights for African Americans and these two certainly proved that progress had been made. When Barack Obama won the US presidency in 2008 and 2012, he made history as the first president of color as a biracial man.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 3 years ago in The Swamp Prelude To Revolution
America, from sea to shinning sea has always been a beacon of hope and salvation for troubling souls from every corner of the globe. For over one hundred years the United States stood for as the land of equal opportunity. Where anyone could aspire to achieve a better quality of life. For all those who are willing to work hard the steps of the upward mobility ladder were free to climb. A far cry from the reality of today. The steps of the upward mobility ladder are now almost impossible to find, cluttered under an avalanche of false hopes and insurmountable obstacles.
Dr. WilliamsPublished 3 years ago in The Swamp