humanity

Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.

Cracked. Runner-Up in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge.
“Good morning, Reya. Have a great day!” Carl’s familiar greeting broke through the quiet morning air. “Thanks, Carl, you too!” Reya waved back, offering the same smile she had worn for weeks. Her voice sounded more automatic than she intended, the words slipping from her lips without much thought, mechanical, like they were on autopilot. The joy those daily exchanges once brought her had faded, losing their charm after her friend Lila disappeared last year.
By Steph Marie2 years ago in The Swamp
Standing Change
I remember where I was and what I was doing, when it was in the news. I was at my volunteering shift at the hospital, and it was mealtime, I was opening a yogurt container for a patient, when one of the patients yelled
By Adrianna M. Braun2 years ago in The Swamp
The Process for Entering the United States. AI-Generated.
Entering the United States legally and gaining citizenship is a process that can seem complex, but it’s essential for anyone hoping to live and work in the country long-term. While illegal immigration is a topic of concern, this article will focus on the importance of following the legal steps to enter the U.S. and eventually become a U.S. citizen. Let’s dive into the journey from entry to citizenship!
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in The Swamp
The Blackout
It isn’t the blackout itself that changes things, though that’s what all the talking heads will yammer about later. They’ll say it’s the flicker of screens, the collective gasp of billions, the eerie, suffocating silence that swallows the world. But nah, the real shit happens before. The moment just before the darkness, when a single notification sears through the air like a bitch slap to humanity.
By Iris Obscura2 years ago in The Swamp
October 1989
It was October 1989 in East Berlin, and the atmosphere was electric. For months, tensions had risen, with rallies spreading throughout East Germany. People marched through the streets, holding candles and chanting for reform. The iron grip of the Socialist Unity Party appeared to be loosening, but dread and distrust remained in every corner. Could change actually happen?
By Dagmar Goeschick2 years ago in The Swamp
The $287,000 Trap: My Failure to Survive Homeownership
The mansion was intended to be a dream—a sign of accomplishment. Instead, it became a mortgage-shaped trap. My first house purchase wasn’t accompanied by a champagne toast or spectacular boundary crossing. Instead, I sat alone at a closing table, signing paper after document until my hand cramped, while my husband worked his second job to fund our new mortgage.
By souhila2 years ago in The Swamp
Black (Fear/Forgiveness)
We need to dispel the myth that empathy is ‘walking in someone else’s shoes.’ Rather than walking in your shoes, I need to learn how to listen to the story you tell about what it’s like in your shoes and believe you even when it doesn’t match my experiences.BRENÉ BROWN
By Laura Rodben2 years ago in The Swamp
Looking At The Nervous System
Lately, I have been doing a lot of Research into the Nervous System. Reading Multiple Books. Looking at the Deep Scientific Research.
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM2 years ago in The Swamp
A World Within Darkness
The event that could have been but never was. I was recently in Iceland, a trip for the bucket list. I took a trip at night to see the Aurora. Unfortunately, they were not playing ball that night, but whilst I sat rocking, I listened to commentary about them. One moment the voice over the speakers described, was the event that was predicted that never happened. The Millennium Bug was one thing; however, many theorists believed the world would end in 2012.
By Elizabeth Butler2 years ago in The Swamp
It Takes But A Second. Runner-Up in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge.
I was spending a quiet Saturday morning lounging on my bed, nurturing an injury and letting the week of busyness fall from my shoulders. Mindlessly scrolling Facebook, while deciding what my day should look like.
By Colleen Millsteed 2 years ago in The Swamp
Murders Without Crows
Small town, few people. It was the mantra I grew up with, the one that my mom always said when I was growing up. Rumors flew faster than light, and walls are always thinner than you ever give them credit for.
By Meredith Harmon2 years ago in The Swamp
How January 6 Shook My Faith in America
January 6, 2021, is etched in my memory as a day that fundamentally changed my faith in democracy in the United States. For over six decades, I believed that despite the intensity of political campaigns or occasional controversy over election results, the peaceful transition of power—a hallmark of our democracy—was an unshakable certainty. That belief was shattered on this fateful day.
By Anthony Chan2 years ago in The Swamp