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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 Nastukova4 years ago in The Swamp
Climate Change is Decimating Kashmir’s Agricultural Economy
Thousands watched online as a Kashmir farmer wept as he wildly tried to unearth his apple crop from the fresh snow deposited by an uncharacteristic snowstorm. The viral video was widely shared in the valley, with many farmers expressing their own frustrations with losing crops due to the changing reality that climate change has brought. Uncharacteristic snowfalls and the change of weather patterns can destroy a farmer’s entire season of work in just a day.
By Raisa Nastukova4 years ago in The Swamp
How Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program Works?
Talking about Canadian federal skilled worker program, this is a part of the fast track immigration process. Due to several job opportunities available in Canada, the need for skilled and experienced workforce has increased over the period. With the help of “Express Entry System” you will be able to become a permanent citizen of Canada. After, your profile finally gets chosen from the other profiles that are on the desk of the authority.
By Immigration Ways4 years ago in The Swamp
Electoral College
TJ Hyland - November 8, 2020 The Electoral College is a system intended to give wealthy landowners greater voting power than everyone else. According to the 2020 census data compared to the voting results, Texas has 322% less voting impact per voter than Wyoming residents. It's time to abolish the electoral college because empty land is not human life and shouldn't get to have a say in our democracy.
By SNROCINUTAF4 years ago in The Swamp
A Status Indian
Is it ever a weird time to attempt becoming an emerging creator, we do live in the 21st century now. Sometimes talking with members from my home community makes time feel like an alternate reality, similar to stepping through a vortex into a reality from the world’s most racist eras. So I am going to spill the cooled beans I have here in Canada, from ongoing attempts of genocide perpetrated onto First Nations peoples to unhealed traumas in First Nations peoples; I have met less than a handful of people who are open to bi-racial relationships between First Nations people and Canadians. To put it into more descriptive terms, I’m indigenous, first nations, legally, a Status Indian and I am with a White Canadian male.
By RoxieMonkman4 years ago in The Swamp
Major Asian Cities Are Sinking Under Climate Change
In 2019, Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced the impending move of the country’s administrative capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan on Borneo island. While government officials leave the current capital, about 40 percent of Jakarta is below sea level and some portions of the huge metropolis are sinking at a rate of about eight inches per year.
By Raisa Nastukova4 years ago in The Swamp
Incredible Documentaries To Watch If You Liked A Life On Our Planet
David Attenborough’s A Life On Our Planet, one of the most talked-about documentaries, is a living reference of a historian who has seen the planet. The film was released on 4 October 2020 on Netflix alongside the book of the same name.
By karen jodes capanan4 years ago in The Swamp
American VP-Elect: Everything you need to know about Kamala Harris
The nomination of Kamala Harris for the election as vice president of the United States emerged as a historic decision of the Democrats, as she will be the first of her type to contest for this seat.
By Eli Mshomi4 years ago in The Swamp
The Reputation of a Wolf
Introduction Title and reputation are very important. This is as true today as it was during the 14th century. Alexander Stewart, who is also referred to as the ‘Wolf of Badenoch’, was responsible for a great many actions, some of them classed as truly horrific and had a huge impact on Highland culture and society. But does Alexander Stewart of Buchan deserve his epithet as the ‘Wolf of Badenoch’? Or was he following the orders that he was given to uphold peace in the Highlands to the best of his ability? It is believed that the findings within this essay will show that Alexander Stewart did deserve his epithet due to a combination of factors and not just one.
By David Harrison4 years ago in The Swamp