politics
Political figures, histories, and current events in the whole scope of modern and past politics. Work place politics.
If God Is Not Physically Here, How Are We Supposed to Have a Relationship With Him?
If God is not physically standing in front of us… if we cannot see Him, hear Him audibly, or sit across from Him at a table… then how are we supposed to have a real relationship with Him?
By Sound and Spirit2 months ago in Journal
Are You Going to Hell for Being Gay?
If someone came up to me and asked, “Does being gay mean I’m going to hell?” I would not answer quickly. That question usually comes from fear. It comes from someone who is not trying to argue, but who is honestly worried about their soul.
By Sound and Spirit2 months ago in Journal
Venezuela’s Youth Take to the Streets: The First Big Protests Since Maduro’s Capture. AI-Generated.
Venezuela has entered a new chapter in its history. After years of political repression and strict controls, the people of this South American country are trying to find their voice again. In February 2026, for the first time since former President Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces, thousands of Venezuelans took part in peaceful protests. These demonstrations show both hope and uncertainty about Venezuela’s future.
By sehzeen fatima2 months ago in Journal
Uliana Poltavets on Ukraine: Drones, Blackouts, and Attacks on Health Care
Uliana Poltavets, MS, is the International Advocacy and Ukraine Program Coordinator at Physicians for Human Rights. She focuses on documenting attacks on health care in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion and supporting accountability work. Before joining PHR, she spent roughly a decade strengthening Ukraine’s civil society. Poltavets’ advocacy highlights how drone strikes on hospitals, ambulance targeting, and attacks on energy infrastructure disrupt clinical services, strain health workers, and endanger vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, people with disabilities, and older adults. Her work links open-source verification, partner reporting, and hospital testimony into usable evidence for investigators, courts, and public decision-makers worldwide.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 months ago in Journal
Ramaphosa’s SONA 2026: A Nation at a Turning Point Amidst Challenges
South Africa’s President Charts a Course for Optimism and Action President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his much-anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 12, 2026, painting a picture of a nation at a crucial turning point. Against a backdrop of persistent challenges, Ramaphosa’s speech sought to inspire optimism, outlining government plans for the year ahead with a particular focus on tackling endemic crime and addressing critical water crises. This blog post delves into the key themes of SONA 2026, the public’s reaction, and the implications for South Africa’s political and social landscape.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun2 months ago in Journal
Scott Silverman, Ed.D. on What Makes a Jewish Community—and How It Survives Conflict
Scott Silverman, EdD, is Dean of Noncredit & External Programs at Santa Monica College, where he leads adult education, workforce training, and community partnerships that broaden access beyond traditional credit pathways. He designs programs for older adults, career re-entry learners, and working professionals, pairing analytical forecasting with student development and engagement. A teacher and public speaker, he also mentors higher-education staff on program design, training, and service. Known for clear communication, he emphasizes in-person connection while using hybrid tools strategically. His career path was sparked by an early mentor in student affairs, turning curiosity into a commitment to community learning. Scott has been a Hebrew School teacher, youth group advisor and Hillel Director, and has been a co-founder and board member for several nonprofit organizations.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 months ago in Journal
Didn’t Like Bad Bunny Until I Truly Listened
I am Puerto Rican and like many of us, my love for our little island runs deep—deeper than geography, deeper than nostalgia. It lives in the cadence of our Spanish, in the smell of rain after a storm, in the way music spills out of open windows and into the street. Puerto Rico is not just where we come from; it’s who we are. That is why the first time I heard Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known to the world as Bad Bunny, I was appalled.
By Debbie's Reflection2 months ago in Journal
Australia Imported 2,400 Toads to Save Its Crops—Now 200 Million of Them are an Unstoppable Disaster. AI-Generated.
In 1935, Australia made a decision that would later be described as one of the most disastrous biological experiments in modern history. To protect sugarcane crops from destructive beetles, the government introduced 2,400 cane toads from Central and South America. The idea was simple: let nature handle the pests.
By Sajida Sikandar2 months ago in Journal
Switzerland Joins France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Denmark, and Other European Countries in Propelling US Tourism Freefall with a Record Decline in Tourist Arrivals in California Last Year: Everything You Need to Know. AI-Generated.
Tourism in the United States faced a major setback last year, especially in California — one of the country’s most iconic travel destinations. Several European countries, including Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, and Denmark, recorded a sharp decline in travel to the U.S., contributing to what experts are calling a tourism freefall.
By Sajida Sikandar2 months ago in Journal
