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If You 'Don't See Color,' You Are Racist
Yes, I said it. Refusing to acknowledge the cultural differences and uniqueness of another ethnicity, background and history is disrespectful to them and their culture. The sentiment is often heard in retaliation to sensitive discussions regarding race, and is seen by non-marginalised folk as a way out of difficult conversations. An excuse for their inadvertent racist comments. "I have a black friend, so it’s okay." Is it really? Do you think your singular black friend approves of your disrespect to their identity?
Mary PisasalePublished 5 years ago in The SwampOpen Letter to Peta
Dear PETA, This is an open letter to your organisation regarding your actions and hypocrisy over the years. There is plenty that others have said about you, but it's time someone spoke to you directly and in public. There are a lot of things you need to address and as a big organisation with millions of supporters, you should know better.
Chloe GilholyPublished 5 years ago in The SwampFascinating Books About American Politicians
In the two-century history of American democracy, there have been many influential and pivotal political actors that forever changed the course and narrative of American politics, sometimes in a positive manner, though often in ways far more complex. From Abraham Lincoln to Franklin D. Roosevelt, many presidents and other holders of political offices have used their power and influence to make profound change, for better or worse.
Fred Eugene ParkPublished 5 years ago in The SwampThe Independent Group: How It Splits the Left
This week has seen a handful of UK Members of Parliament leaving the independent centralist group. Eight MPs have parted ways with their parties in what can be described as a protest, the way in which their parties and the government as a whole are conducting themselves. It is also an act that highlights the level of deficiency of the Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn, and it is only going to weaken the party.
Patrick HollisPublished 5 years ago in The SwampWhy Don't We Warm to Meghan?
I love the Royal family, always have. I love hearing news of a Royal wedding, or a Royal baby. I love the Queen, she has done her role to perfection. I feel tremendously proud to have such a great ruling monarch. Her achievements are incredible.
Hayley DodwellPublished 5 years ago in The SwampTalking About My Generation!
I am a child of the sixties, the decade when four lads from Liverpool were changing pop culture forever, the United States were fighting a losing battle in some far away country (good to see somethings don't change!), hippies were heading to San Francisco for the summer of love! ...And with a controversial and celebrity president in the White House, the world came closer to Armageddon than at any other time in our history. Well... until now, perhaps!
The sorcerer's apprenticePublished 5 years ago in The Swamp10 Voting Laws Everyone Should Know
Does voting matter? Yes. Voting is among the most imperative acts of citizenship each one of us should perform, but that does not mean it is always a simple procedure. There are lots of things that can stand between Americans' most patriotic objectives and that ballot box.
Glenn BushinskiPublished 5 years ago in The Swamp#55 Strong
Last year, having had enough teachers stepped away from their class rooms. All 55 counties participated in a work stoppage to increase pay for teachers.
Mohammed Bin Salman Is a Bigger Threat to US Than Osama Bin Laden Ever Was
Officials inside America's ruling Trump regime hastily delivered crucial information about US nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia in error, according to a February 19 report released by the US House Oversight and Reform Committee.
Victor TrammellPublished 5 years ago in The SwampWhy Donald Trump's Border Bill Insistence Has Gone This Far
This past Friday, President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency surrounding the homeland security bill he wasn't quite happy with.
betrus noslienPublished 5 years ago in The SwampBlame and Fault
It has always been considered the best policy, that when things go wrong, to try to deal with any situation by first trying to minimise any harm or damage, second by preventing an immediate repeat, and third by finding a way to rectify and repair any damage done. Next, consideration is long-term prevention of repeats. Finding who was at fault or who could be blamed does not appear on this list. This can often end up in frustration, especially when the reaction of people further up the food change is firstly to ask who is to blame, and secondly to assure everyone they personally were not involved in any way. By the time they get around to rectifying things, it has all got worse than need have been.
Peter RosePublished 5 years ago in The SwampSocialism
What is socialism? Socialism by definition is: “A political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.”
Thomas BrandesPublished 5 years ago in The Swamp