humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.
An Open Letter to Trump Supporters and Anyone Willing to Listen
To whom it may concern, First of all, let's get the formalities off the table. Hello. My name is Dalton. I'm a liberal (thought I should just go ahead and rip that Bandaid off). I want to talk, not as an opponent, but as a fellow American. I had a different narrative opening this letter, but as I continued to write I was forced to change it. I would love to have a passionate, yet informed, discussion, but sometimes that's not always possible. So I would like to just point out a few things that have happened in recent news and then ask a few questions.
By Dalton Ryder6 years ago in The Swamp
Covid-19: Freedom and Sacrifice in a Pandemic
Is there anyone out there who actually wants all of the restrictions being placed on so much of the planet as the result of the Covid-19 pandemic? No. The answer is no. The vast majority of people do not want to live under restrictions imposed by governments. And that is completely understandable.
By Chris Hearn6 years ago in The Swamp
Dealing with Fear in Our Time
No matter what side you are on, or where you live, there is a permeating sense of dread and fear. It has gripped whole nations and populations. There are protests for many things going on at the same time. Listen to any protester on any side. Their words may be different and their topics divisive, but at the core of their beliefs, their concerns, is an enveloping sense of terror and fear.
By Amanda Clark6 years ago in The Swamp
The Lesser Evil for the Greater Good
I live in California, blessed to be sheltering-in-place while my husband works from home. Sure, the past month I’ve been stripped of many of my basic rights. Hell, today the neighborhood forest trail where I walk several times a week to keep fit and sane has closed, even though I see more people in my neighborhood walking my dogs than I ever have walking that path. Regardless, it’s a state park and it’s now off limits.
By Nicole Anderson6 years ago in The Swamp
American rights during Covid-19
It's no secret that the response of the United States to the Covid-19 pandemic was late. Even though information was readily available that pointed clearly to acting quickly in order to slow the spread of the virus, as well as the examples of other countries that had devastating results, our country's government chose to wait until the virus was already at an uncontrollable spread throughout the nation to take any serious measure. While it is sadly not surprising that these are the decisions President Donald Trump has made, what is surprising is some people's lack of humanity now. With all the information provided by scientists and doctors who are recommending we practice social distancing and only go out for necessary reasons, why is it that thousands of Americans are still not listening? Is it possible that the American mindset of holding onto our rights is actually preventing us from showing basic human kindness?
By Madeline Keys6 years ago in The Swamp
'Covid' Ops: Flood the web with blue and red
In order to “save lives” from a “mysterious virus” which only proves fatal to predominantly the most vulnerable in our society, with seriously compromised immune systems, who have faced the same challenges with the flu last year, the year before that... and for many years before... we’ve been imprisoned by the UK government for almost three weeks. Our crime? Beats the hell out of me.
By Steve Harrison6 years ago in The Swamp
Police Brutality: What Fuels Police Militarization and Brutality in Kenya?
The primary duty of the Kenya Police Service is to guard the public against criminal wrongdoers and, when the need arises, restore civil order. Ideally, they should respect the moral dignity of every Kenyan regardless of age, gender, religion, tribe, race, or political affiliation. But that is not always the case. Our law enforcers are characterized by the use of military tactics and equipment, and a culture of inhumanity and intolerance. The danger of this unfortunate trend is that it jeopardizes the legitimacy and trust that Kenyans have towards the law enforcers. But as much as we have a right to demand better policing from our officers, we should also interrogate the role we play as a society, including the policy makers we elect, in making our police so brutal. Here are 5 factors that I feel have fueled police militarization, brutality, and inhumanity in Kenya:
By Robert Gitau6 years ago in The Swamp
Will We Survive Operation COVID-19?
One question that has been going around lately in every city and every household is will we survive the coronavirus epidemic? Are we going to be around for our next birthday the children may ask or will I be around to see my kids graduate some adults are wondering.
By Joella Terry6 years ago in The Swamp
All of you are Racists
Sorry, it's true. We're all a little racist. Racism isn't always the violent, vocal trash we see in the news. It can be low-key and within our own minds. It's normal to have our best interests in mind, but think about people who don't even have a voice. It's easy for us to say that life is pretty good when we're not getting attacked by police officers every day, supervised by employees when we're walking around in stores, or stopped from enjoying an afternoon walk. We often don't think about those people who need our thoughts the most.
By Jessica Fontaine6 years ago in The Swamp
Republicans Abandon Their Values Under Adversity
A few months ago the United States had a bustling economy with a record setting stock market. Today, all the gains from the last three years are gone, and most of the nation is practicing social distancing. Schools, restaurants, and non-essential businesses have closed their doors and we face a global recession.
By Walter Rhein6 years ago in The Swamp
