humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.
The Ceasefire Everyone’s Talking About, And Why No One Believes It
*I was scrolling through the news at 4:17 AM when I saw the headline. “Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran.” I blinked. Re-read it. Then laughed out loud. Not because peace isn’t welcome but because no one really believes it’s real.
By Bevy Osuos8 months ago in The Swamp
Is This Our Last Summer?. Content Warning.
The other day, I had a dream. I was sitting on some stairs outside, and a huge missile flew above my head and continued forward. A few moments later, a missile was fired in response from the opposite direction. I felt every emotion as if it was real life - war is here, I have to mentally prepare. I fully accepted defeat. I accepted that this is it.
By Scarlett R. 🍁8 months ago in The Swamp
The Anti-Black Blackness
Once again, I find myself with a topic that I cannot shake…and wish to avoid. Here it is, the end of June and we have the US involved in another war, ICE agents raiding and grabbing people off the streets, and my own concerns over money continue (where are all those contracts?). I thought that I could just observe and comment like a true Vocalist, and then move on with the rest of my summer.
By Kendall Defoe 8 months ago in The Swamp
The Fear That Shapes Us
“In times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.” — George Orwell e World on Edge It begins in silence. A mother turns off the news and looks at her child differently. A father locks the door, not from robbers, but from headlines. An elderly man walks past a newspaper stand and mutters, “They’re lying again.”
By Riaz Gillani Exclusive8 months ago in The Swamp
Oil price jumps after US strikes Iran
"A Deep Dive into Global Energy Markets": "Oil Price Jumps After US Strikes Iran" In a move that has sent shockwaves through global markets, the price of crude oil spiked following a series of military strikes carried out by the United States against Iranian targets. The escalation of tensions between two of the world's most influential oil-producing nations has led to uncertainty in the energy sector, with far-reaching implications for both oil prices and the broader geopolitical landscape.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in The Swamp
The Lie of Light.. Content Warning.
I had forgotten about this one until recently. Lately, I’ve been thinking about everything going on in the world. Politics is full of promises—“we’ll fix this, we’ll change that”—but nothing ever really shifts. Not because it was built this way from the start, but because over time, the corrupt added layer after layer to a broken system. And the ones who could’ve stopped it? They stood by in silence, letting it happen—because money filled their pockets and dulled their conscience. That’s why I’ve chosen to raise my voice, loud and clear, for everyone tired of what this world has become.
By Jasper Blackwood8 months ago in The Swamp
School Choice is Desegregation. Top Story - June 2025.
My high school was ranked 32nd in the entire country during my attendance. Of course, those numbers are based on test scores and matriculation rates. When you walked the halls of Fort Myers Senior High School, you could feel the racial tensions and the weight of history pressing down. In fact, if you just walked the halls, you could see it on display.
By K.B. Silver 8 months ago in The Swamp
Iran and Israel on the Brink of All-Out War: Global Tensions Escalate Amid Missile Strikes and Civilian Tragedy
The Conflict Erupts Into a New Phase On June 13, 2025, what had been a long-simmering tension between Israel and Iran exploded into a full-scale military confrontation. Israel launched a wave of coordinated airstrikes, targeting more than 100 key military and nuclear locations across Iran, marking the start of what is now being called Operation Rising Lion.
By NextGen Mobile Tech8 months ago in The Swamp
From Hauler to Hauled:
Somewhere in rural America, a horse stands in quiet triumph inside a plush, rubber-floored trailer hitched to a Ford Super Duty. Its hay is pre-fluffed, the windows are tinted, and a fan hums to keep the air circulating just so. Outside, a human in cargo shorts and wraparound sunglasses checks the tie-downs and double-knots the lead rope. A meme captures the moment perfectly: Then—a horse pulling a wagon. Now—a wagon pulling the horse. Caption: “Well played, horse, well played.”
By Conrad Hannon8 months ago in The Swamp
