activism
Grassroots campaigns have proven instrumental in bringing about political, social or environmental change; you've got to start somewhere-might as well start here.
The path from idealism to dictatorship
The path from idealism to dictatorship The path to hell is paved with good intentions Comments from Jeremy Corbyn- For non-British readers he is a socialist ideologist probably a well-meaning and committed person but who just does not live in the real world. His “mantra” on how we should all live is:-
Peter RosePublished 2 years ago in The SwampSacheen Littlefeather and the 1973 Oscars
On Tuesday, March 27, 1973, the 45th Academy awards took place. This was marked by many big events, including two African American women being nominated for the best actress award for the first time. However, it seems that a pivotal moment has slipped through the cracks for the person involved.
James HowellPublished 2 years ago in The SwampAmerican Society Wants The Sick And Tired To Die
I am sick a lot. Simple colds will knock me out for days or weeks, forcing me to pick up the pieces afterward. I have gotten into the habit of expecting gaps of fatigue and illness. I have had trouble being a "productive" member of society for years, and truthfully only exist right now because I have a robust support system.
Alex Mell-TaylorPublished 2 years ago in The SwampSurviving A Riot
It has been 58 years since the Harlem Riots of 1964, and things are still just as divided as it was back then. Riots have been around for years as a violent reaction to one group’s animosity towards another group of people for various reasons. It’s a form of civil disorder among disorganized groups of people displaying aggressive, chaotic behavior. The police arrested hundreds of people around the world each year for participating in some type of riot. Some people have even died in riots. Here are some tips to remember when your peaceful protest turns south quickly.
M.L. LewisPublished 2 years ago in The SwampStanding Up for Justice
Sitting Down for Justice By: Madalyn Paltzik 2019 On December 1st, 1955, Rosa Parks, a black woman, got on her usual bus in Montgomery, Alabama. The bus driver approached her and ordered that she give up her seat for a white person, for the whites-only section was filled. Rosa refused and stayed seated. “Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it,” said Rosa Parks. That same day Rosa Parks was arrested. Many black people were upset about how they were being treated so unfairly, and Rosa’s act inspired them. Four days later, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began.
Madalyn PaltzikPublished 2 years ago in The SwampWho is to blame for the mass shooting epidemic in the United States?
Today, yesterday, and every single day before that, I guarantee that something related to gun violence popped up on your phone. Why so frequently you might wonder. Well, to state it simply, there have been 319 mass shootings this year, and only 186 days into 2022. This means that on any given day, there will almost certainly be more than one mass shooting.
Ethan CohenPublished 2 years ago in The SwampHow the Decline Of America Is Ruining Our Mental Health
It’s not easy being an American for many of us in 2022. There has been a trend toward our country reverting backward in time, in so many negative ways. As we become more divided, angry, and confrontational, it takes its toll on our mental health.
Jason ProvencioPublished 2 years ago in The SwampFundamental Rights Article 12-35 Everything You Need to Know About
Fundamental rights is the basic, political, and civil rights conferred upon India's citizens to protect them from government encroachment.
Vartika SharmaPublished 2 years ago in The SwampWhy I Joined The National Network of Abortion Funds
Okay, y'all. The United States Supreme Court just declared that no one has a right to an abortion anymore. For those outside the US, that means some people will not be able to end a pregnancy because their state has outlawed it. Many people still will.
Activism in the U.S. (DPLA)
Introduction Activism, the act of standing up and making your voice heard on political issues, has been an important part of American culture since the early days of our country's founding. From the Boston Tea Party to the March on Washington, activism in the US has been an essential element in shaping our country into what it is today. With a strong history behind it, activism in the US continues to inspire people from all over to get involved in causes that are close to their hearts. Protests are significant methods of civil rights activists such as the ones in Birmingham and Atlanta among other places. One common demonstration technique is nonviolent direct action which, as attested by Martin Luther King's Letter from Birmingham Jail, can be particularly successful. This technique might entail marches, rallies, picketing, and other methods of protest. As a result of these demonstrations, others began to adopt similar methods for activism, for instance for the issue of peace women's rights, gay rights, and other such causes.
Muhammad ArshadPublished 2 years ago in The SwampJuneteenth 2022
An Introduction to Juneteenth 2022 This is taken from the Wikipedia entry but is a detailed description of Juneteenth for people who are unaware of it.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 2 years ago in The SwampA Moment of Silence
On May 24, 2022, twenty-one people in a small town near El Paso, Texas, lost their lives. Of these, nineteen were elementary school children—too young, one would assume, to have done anything which would have warranted such a violent death.
Zane LarkinPublished 2 years ago in The Swamp