controversies
It seems every time one racially-charged incident ends, a gender or religious controversy takes its place; Ruminate on the issues dividing our nation and world.
Racism In The Current Day And Age!
This is such a sensitive subject now days! Honestly it seems as though no one is listening to each other, rather they are just coming at each other. We aren't getting anywhere with all of the riots and all of the fighting and pointing fingers. You would think during these current trying times with all the deaths due to Covid-19 we all would be coming together to help one another out! Why are we so selfish in these days of tragedy? Where does racism start for a human being? How can we concur it and help others to do the same?
By Shalonda Salazar6 years ago in The Swamp
65 Days Of Holding Your Breath
The country has largely accepted a Biden victory for the U.S. election but that doesn't mean much. If the current administration doesn't transition power on accepted timelines things are bound to get much worse. I saw something from a friend that said something to the effect of, "If you have ever broken up with a narcissist, you know what's coming." I felt my shoulders physically slump when I read that, because I have done that, and I do know what is coming.
By Paige Graffunder6 years ago in The Swamp
How Does Turkmenistan have ZERO Reported Covid-19 Cases?
In order to understand the incomprehensible reality of how Turkmenistan citizens are not being allowed their basic rights as humans during this pandemic is to recognize the oppression that they have faced even since their departure from the Soviet Union in the 90s. The tyranny that these people have endured over the years is intensified in the fact that most of them don’t even know what life aside from it is like. Right now, the despotism is hiding a silent killer from the masses.
By Kassondra O'Hara6 years ago in The Swamp
5 Reasons Why People Become Conspiracy Theorists
Behind every comment ever made, however ridiculous, dangerous, harmful or hurtful, I always try to remember there's a person - and they may have strong reasons for saying something which, on the surface, I think is stupid.
By Mark Campbell6 years ago in The Swamp
Racism in the Frederick County Public School System? An Interview With Local Black Leaders
On March 18th, 2019, a meeting was held at Dublin Roasters Coffee for Standing Up for Racial Justice. SURJ Frederick was established following the inauguration of President Trump, who has been widely criticized for racist comments and policies. SURJ focuses on combating white supremacy, and pushing for racial justice.
By Johnny Ringo6 years ago in The Swamp
July 7, 2016
The night of July 7, 2016, I sat in my bedroom feeling excited and slightly nervous about the fact that I would be heading off for my freshman college orientation in just a few hours. My excitement quickly turned into heartbreak and fear, however, when I scrolled through my social media feeds and saw that five police officers had been shot and killed during an originally peaceful protest in Dallas, just four hours from where I lived. The shootings were allegedly conducted in retaliation for the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, two Black men who were both shot by police officers just a few days earlier. This event struck deep because I had felt personally affected already by the murders of both men.
By C.R. Hughes6 years ago in The Swamp
For a Malignant Narcissist Defeat is Unacceptable
*Although I use the term narcissist to describe Donald Trump, I nor anyone else as far as I am aware, has formally assessed and diagnosed him with a personality disorder. The term narcissist is being used as a descriptor not a diagnosis. I am discussing the events that have taken place both before and since the election, based on his statements and his actions.
By Natalie Frank, Ph.D6 years ago in The Swamp
Save Our Youth, Don't Shoot!
Lori Lightfoot (Mayor of Chicago) Dear, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Greetings, Mayor Lightfoot. My name is Leavie Scott. I am a 43 year old African American man who was born and raised in the city of Chicago, Illinois. I am a hard-working man and a father of six children and I love helping other people. I have a passion to help young boys and young men because I know what it's like growing up as a young black man in Chicago, as well as the state of Wisconsin. I have experienced many things in life that both changed me and molded me into the man I am today. I want to reach out to other young boys an men in the city of Chicago.
By Press Release 6 years ago in The Swamp
Voter Fraud and Leading by Fear
People are questioning whether there is real evidence of voter fraud today. I think the notion of voter fraud is a conspiracy theory meant to promote Trump’s irrational claims that voter fraud interfered enough to cost him the election. The way I see it is that Trump held massive rallies telling his supporters not to vote by mail.
By Stacy Davenport6 years ago in The Swamp
What is True Alienation in Capitalism?
One of the hardest things to deal with when one first realizes the harm, the damage, the evil that capitalism embodies, promotes and waves away, is the social alienation. It is alienating to be a socialist, and this shouldn't be the case. Because the people we love, the liberals, centrists, and right wingers among our friends and families, whether they know it or not, there is a disconnect that goes on between us and them. And that disconnect comes from their inability or unwillingness to understand that capitalism is killing all of us. It's lonely sometimes to be a socialist, because it feels like being awake when everyone else is asleep.
By Johnny Ringo6 years ago in The Swamp
