humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.
Inflation at the Finest
Well, now; that we are fixing to be going into the spring and summer months, our electric company decided to sell out to Florida Light and Power. They have now raised the energy bills we went, from a 200 dollar electric bill in January to 400 dollars in February; she is not looking forward to seeing the next bill coming in March. It makes you wonder what will happen to people who cannot afford their electric bills and get shut off for non-payment. People cannot; run their air conditioning through the summer months? It is not looking good for the older people in North Florida that already live on a budget; to begin with, they already have to watch what they spend each month. Come on! Florida Light and Power! You have to know that raising the energy bills is not going to be working the way; all want it to it, is almost like you are charging all the high prices just for fun. People will have to choose between medicine, food, other bills such as gas and water. How are people supposed to survive through the summer months to keep cool without running their air conditioning systems? You cannot keep your settings on 68 degrees all the time, and you cannot run your air conditioning all day long. In our house, we use the fan on our air conditioner at night to keep the noises from the outside down to a minimum, and we don't run it all day because that would make our bill go higher than it is right now. So that we can sleep without interruption from the ambulances and other loud noises because it is hard to get any sleep at all. People need to start raising their voices to the rate hikes with the Florida Light and Power company. She wants to know why she has gas heat, doesn't run her air conditioner, and runs one fan in her living room, and her bill is almost 400 dollars for one month.
By Tammy hopkinson4 years ago in The Swamp
Nigerian Youths and the Importance of Political Representation
According to some studies, the Nigerian youth have grown disillusioned with the current political situation in Nigeria, and as it stands, these young adults make up more than half of the population in this nation. Although many are of voting age and eligible to take part in Nigerian politics, less than 20% actually register to vote, so how can Nigeria hope to move forward if its own citizens don’t take an active role in its governance? This article will discuss why Nigerian youths need quality political representation in order to improve the state of affairs throughout the country.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun4 years ago in The Swamp
Don't Shoot The Messenger
What a time to be alive. The present is certainly a gift to behold knowing that our personal freedoms are influenced by the culmination and manifestations of the words spoken and delivered by luminary, visionary, and missionary, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. since the inception of his monumental speech delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963. The further we venture into the future, the more Dr.King’s metaphorical phrases ring true through to the core of the Nation and it's ever diversifying state of nationality. By exercising the Power of the Spoken Word and holding the founding fathers, and their successors, accountable to stand and deliver on the promises of the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the National Anthem, all of which were drafted by the Power of the Written Word, Dr. King challenged the American nation to, for the lack of a better phrase, “say what you mean and mean what you say’. His speech is one of the most noble orations of all time because of its ability to transcend time, space and circumstance yet regard the rights, freedoms and inclusivity of all mankind. Without going through Dr. King’s speech with a fine-tooth comb or dissecting it into its many moving parts, we will instead expand on the qualities of his character, explore the evolution of his followers and celebrate the liberties associated with exercising the freedom of speech. We are at a critical point in the evolutionary process where we must relinquish the self-limiting beliefs that give rise to prejudices, stereotypes and discriminations before we can access our own true potential. It is high time we transcend this human conditional by exploring and occupying the options lain before us to ascend past our individual and collective traumas, tragedies and transgressions by honoring our natural nature of compassion, grace, patience and kindness hence our collective title as ‘mankind’.
By Sha'ron Anderson4 years ago in The Swamp
THE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE
I live near a major city plagued by violence. It could be one of a hundred places across the country, perhaps even where you live. A city where every night, reporters repeat the same script that another precious life has been snatched away.
By James McMechan4 years ago in The Swamp
The US Economy after Trump: What happened next?
What is the US Stock Market and Why is it Important? How the US Stock Market Impacts Global Economies The Impact of Trump’s Presidency on America’s Economy What does a President Do for the Economy? Explore How Trump’s Presidency has Impacted The American Economy
By Sandip Mondal4 years ago in The Swamp
BEATING DOWN COVID
MAJOR NEWS STATIONS ACROSS THE NATION announced "lock down," ...mandatory announcement in March of 2020... THIS IS NBC NEWS...The White House and all prominent public health officials have urged people across the country to stay at home as much as possible to prevent the spread of the corona virus. Nonetheless, governors of five states have yet to issue lock down orders for their residents, and three states have issued only partial measures..." This was the President's orders. A stressed overtaxed president being brow beaten for the usual national safety measures, NASA concerns for "being the first" out there and other governmental departments resettling for the ongoing monthly eruptions by resigning or fired staff members. His trusty VP at his side, he and Federal Emergency Management Agency operatives for Emergency Management projects inherited from the prior administration meant to guarantee our status of security and response to every possible form and source of terrorism, were confronted with an assault on the health of the American population. A national terrorism concerning population health is the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Health and Human Services CENTERS for DISEASE CONTROL supported by the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. It was a potential health crisis, our ability to respond, react and recover on a national basis. No president dealt with such a scare since the 2015 -2016 ZIKA VIRUS PANDEMIC. There was the 2014 EBOLA outbreak that did not last, and the 2002-2004 SARS... Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus called SARS-associated coronavirus. We had fallen short for response but recovery was quick, it didn't last and did not progress throughout out millions. COVID came on the tail end of beefing up security levels for terrorism of war. After the drug raid at Manuel Noriega's Nicaragua to diminish and deplete drugs being brought into the United States, a short end abandonment of mission brought military home and some military units of Nicaragua in pursuit for vengeance at the destruction of that nation's economy which relied heavily on production of those drug substances. That mission cut short, focus was turned to defending Kuwait in 1990. Forces were shipped over seas to battle Iraq. Concerns for national security were set high in regard to terrorism strikes via the health of American population. The ability of government entities to respond on short notice with precision defense and recovery among the common folk would be a project worth effecting. The shut down of the nation to provide ample time for medical resolve was mandatory. The president held the population still; he was the only one who could.
By CarmenJimersonCross4 years ago in The Swamp
Fukuyama’s “End of History”: A Liberal Triumph or an Unfinished Debate?
The End of History: Fukuyama’s Argument Francis Fukuyama’s The End of History presents a compelling thesis: human societies progress towards a final form of governance, but rather than a communist utopia, as Marxists once believed, it is liberal democracy that emerges as the ultimate model. Following the collapse of Soviet-style socialism, he argues that the free market and democratic governance have proven superior, offering economic prosperity and individual freedoms that no other system has effectively rivaled.
By Sergios Saropoulos4 years ago in The Swamp
“Go Back to Where You Came From!”
I changed from my sweaty gym clothes with a smile on my face. That game was good. Really good. The voices around me seemed to agree with my inner dialogue; some voices were filled with frustration (the losing side) while my teammates gloated and recounted the game’s key moments with pride and excitement in their voices.
By Soha Sherwani4 years ago in The Swamp
Why My Black Son Came to Me Distraught Because of the Rittenhouse Verdict
--- He came to me visibly upset. It hit him in the face like a wet dishcloth. The Rittenhouse verdict was in, and once again, he saw the double-dealing and ugliness of the justice system.
By Estacious White4 years ago in The Swamp
