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The Great Benefits of Volunteering | Madhavi Doki
Volunteering can be challenging due to your busy schedule, but it can be very beneficial. In addition to helping those in need, it can also provide you with valuable skills and knowledge and help you connect with the community. The right volunteer can help you find new friends and develop new interests.
By Madhavi Dokiabout a year ago in The Swamp
Nothing Says Christmas in America Like Gun Violence
The United States of America has one of the worst gun violence problems in the world, which is an understatement. Americans seem to think that violence in African countries or 'under-developed' countries is the worst. People will warn you of violence if you tell them you're going to South America or any African country.
By IwriteMywrongsabout a year ago in The Swamp
The Day the Earth Fucked Off
I remember back when I was a young child, my motherโs wise advice: โMYOB.โ โMind your own business.โ Usually said to me if I tattled on my younger brother, or stuck my quickly-growing nose into my parents' business when not invited to do so. It was not only wise advice but also a warning to fuck off before my dad would come after me with a belt.
By Jason Provencio2 years ago in The Swamp
The Societal Paradox of Charity
Charities are often viewed as a sort of distant relative that will always be a safe space for you at your "worst". We don't want to see them, but we are ultimately glad that they exist for our benefit. As thankful as I am that charities do exist, I do worry that we, as a society put too much credence on their existence as a whole, as a perpetual charity worker, Charities may be philanthropic and filled with good people, but they are corruptible, and they are being corrupted to their core as we speak.
By Quaker-nomics2 years ago in The Swamp
Ghana's Attack on Journalists & Freedom of Speech
Accra, Ghana, the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana in an interview spoke about Ghana's decline in freedoms of speech. In turn the lack of freedom of the press for Ghanian journalists, the interviewer sites her claims as being from 2021. When the year 2022 has seen violence & arrests towards journalists.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in The Swamp
We Should Be Worried About How The Right Talks About Disney. Top Story - December 2022.
I love Disney. I listen to its musical numbers on repeat on Spotify. I love traveling to Disney World and going on the rides (Magic Kingdom is the best, obviously). I can obnoxiously hold my own amongst the most intense Disney adults.
By Alex Mell-Taylor2 years ago in The Swamp