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 Schemings to shun our voices.
Nigeria my fatherland. A verse in her National Anthem says and I quote, "The labor of our heroes past shall never be in vain." This has since been a prayer point of every citizen of this great country Nigeria. The giant of Africa they call Nigeria. One of the greatest countries blessed with numerous mineral resources. Nigeria is a country blessed with numerous talented individuals and great people of great minds. Where did she get it wrong i ask myself? But the answers stand afar beckoning on me. I refuse to move closer because I already know what the answer is.
Olalekan AdeekoPublished 3 years ago in The SwampLife expectancy: How can we address uneven declines?
Not long ago, during pre-pandemic 2019, the reported life expectancy at birth for non-Hispanic Black, non-Hispanic White, and Hispanic populations was approximately 75, 79, and 82 years, respectively. The higher life expectancy of Hispanic people compared to others in the United States may come as a surprise to some.
Tausif AkhtarPublished 3 years ago in The SwampIgnorance and Frustration
It is great to be in a time when children are being listened to, to have grown and accepted we are not alike. It is funny when to hear people say when we were raised with spankings, and we did not turn out bad, well yes, we did, we grew up resentful, unable to express ourselves and in turn we treat others even our own kids with that same callous roughness. We do not disavow what we questioned when we were growing up, because our parents told us that is how it is, or it is because we say so. That was not an answer and had we pointed this out, well, we all know what would have happened.
Pedro A. IdarragaPublished 3 years ago in The SwampPalestine is a Litmus Test of Our Capacity to Change the World
The world’s attention has been transfixed by Israel’s most recent attack on Gaza. Palestinian voices and narratives have begun to filter through the mainstream American media channels that have suppressed their voices for decades. When the Israeli military bombed al-Jalaa Tower, which housed the Associated Press and Al Jazeera offices in Gaza on 15 May 2021, it seemed to mark a turning point in wider public opinion. On the day of that bombing, which followed the destruction of two other large residential buildings in Gaza, US Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush tweeted a simple yet powerful message: “apartheid states aren’t democracies.”
Rebecca Ruth GouldPublished 3 years ago in The Swamp- Top Story - May 2021
Why We Owe Pride Month to Transgender People of Color
Pride Month is something I’ve noticed for years when growing up. It was something I was so enamored with and in awe of. Watching my family members who were openly out, celebrating their true selves, made me appreciate the significance of the month even more. However, it wasn’t until years later that my appreciation grew.
The US-Korea presidential talks mentioned Taiwan, it’s no big deal
The Taiwan-related statement of the US-South Korea summit is actually not even a cricket call. The PLA fighter planes patrol the Taiwan Strait every day to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. There is no need for the US and South Korea to worry about this.
Welcome to the occupation
WELCOME TO THE OCCUPATION I returned to Jerusalem’s Old City today by entering through the Damascus Gate and figured to just look around and at least find how to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque grounds whenever non-Muslims are allowed in.
Lawrence MaushardPublished 3 years ago in The SwampReal Need
Come on... we've all seen it at some point. Disaster strikes and prices for some commodity rises dramatically. We all think the same thing... profiteer. Asshole. Greedy SOB. Governors enact laws because of the outcry, and everyone complains and shames.
L. Lane BaileyPublished 3 years ago in The SwampThe Benefits of Socialism
The idea of socialism has been around for a long time. In the transformative years of the 19th Century, socialism started to make a gradual appearance in the areas of social benefits, worker's unions, shifts with hourly restrictions and social security. It was a revolution for the common human being. But since during the soviet union, the rise of communism and its downfall from international stardom in the early 1990s, many people have linked socialism to evil and destruction. To clear this up, I would like to discuss the benefits of socialism and how it has helped hundreds of millions of people around the world.
Kevin TennertPublished 3 years ago in The SwampAuthoritarian Racial Injustice - has it dissipated or just discretely multiplied?
There is injustice in almost every authoritarian institution among us, the police currently being the most active in reinforcing racial and class differences in the way they treat the public distinctively based on whether or not they fit the standards of their ideal person. As a society, we tend to believe we've moved past the corrupt, discriminatory and insensitive actions of those in power, however this is far from the truth. The blatant racism from the 17th century hasn't disappeared –it's just now been transferred in micro-aggressions the police enforce and the public ignore.
UNIFY
Why do we forget so quickly? We witnessed these acts of violence, blatant racism, and disregard for human decency, and yet we get distracted by another similar act, or settle for a police officer being fired or resigning. And while the victim endures pain for the violence to which they were subjected, the culprit gets to go about his or her business without a care in the world. Is this really justice, is this fair? And -let’s not rely on the cliché life is not fair, to excuse this type of transgressions-.
Pedro A. IdarragaPublished 3 years ago in The SwampAccountability
I am writing this as a half-white woman who knows I have privilege. As a Mexican, I see my brown people facing similar issues. As a white woman, I am sorry. I am so so sorry for the society that we live in. To Black and Brown people, I am sorry that you have been tossed aside and been treated as "other" for your entire life. You important, valuable, and worthy of love. I am sorry. Derek Chauvin may look like justice or accountability, but it is only because the world was watching. A majority of police are not held accountable for the people they have killed.
Miss GhoulPublished 3 years ago in The Swamp