humanity

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

Did You Know The Porn Industry Is The Reason All Women Are Stupid?
It All Started With An Article On Medium: For those of you who don't have access to the paid article, its essentially an article written by a woman who, out of curiosity and frustration over how she was being received online, made a fake male persona on Reddit.
By Hope Martinabout a year ago in The Swamp
OKAY ALREADY- So What?
August 2025 edit: The Project 2025 Tracker. Original Content I've thought about this for a while, and when I saw the short written and performed by Jason Kravits below, I knew it was time to write about it. Take a minute or so to watch and listen.
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in The Swamp
Infanticide
My intent on writing this article is to share my research. This topic would have never crossed my mind had it not been for my utter shock and disbelief, when in the Presidential debate between former President Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris, on the topic of abortion, there was a statement made by Conservative Trump in regard to "babies being executed" and "laughed off" followed by vehement denials (both by Harris AND so-called "fact checked" ABC moderator, Linsey Davis.)
By Shirley Belkabout a year ago in The Swamp
The World’s Deadliest Poison
Did you know that the deadliest poison on Earth is a substance called Polonium? Just one gram of it has the potential to kill 50 million people! Polonium is a rare and highly radioactive element, and its toxicity is unparalleled in the natural world.
By William Henryabout a year ago in The Swamp
What we Value
Election times and political divides and "unrest" cause me (and most) of Americans severe anxiety. That's because we are all different and "feel" like something is being taken away from us or that some great harm will come to us should "the other" people "win."
By Shirley Belkabout a year ago in The Swamp
"Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck - Book Review
What I liked about it... I was surprised by how much the book "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck resonated with me. When I was in high school I read "The Grapes of Wrath." I really disliked that book at that point in my development and it felt like a large waste of time. However, after reading of "Of Mice and Men," it really struck me in a powerful way.
By Rowan Finley about a year ago in The Swamp
The Role of Philanthropy in Closing the Education Gap
Education is a fundamental driver of personal and societal progress, yet many communities face significant challenges in accessing quality learning opportunities. The education gap, characterized by unequal access to resources and opportunities, is a persistent issue, particularly in underserved regions. Philanthropy plays an important role in addressing these disparities and has the potential to create long-lasting change by supporting educational initiatives and empowering communities.
By Michael Shvartsmanabout a year ago in The Swamp
Americana
The USCIS office in Jacksonville, Florida was tucked away just out of sight from the busy road. My husband easily found a parking spot in front of the building and abandoned the ship as I unbuckled my daughter from her car seat, my son was antsy to exit the minivan just behind her. As I turned toward the building, I was internally grateful that my appointment was set early in the morning.
By Mezmurabout a year ago in The Swamp
Debate Thoughts (Part Two)
Okay, I listened intently and objectively and went away from my natural political leanings to answer the questions of which I posed in my article in The Swamp section of our Vocal platform :
By Shirley Belkabout a year ago in The Swamp
The Irony of The Rich
My partner and I were in Spain this July for a medical surgery. An opportunity had come up, which meant we had to fly to Denia (Dénia). She’s healthy and will, thank you.
By Conor Matthewsabout a year ago in The Swamp
Denial of Care
Ray is a 50-year-old truck driver who has been unable to get insurance due to the high cost based on his profession and past medical history. His wife previously held insurance until she lost her job after her health issues interfered with her ability to perform her job. Those health issues never were fully resolved before her insurance ended after she was let go due to not being able to fully perform her job “requirements”. This left both of them uninsured and struggling to make ends meet on one income and a difficult job market has not helped them recover since his wife has been unemployed for several months now, despite several interviews and hundreds of job applications being sent out.
By Luna Verityabout a year ago in The Swamp
"Everything in my Wallet". Runner-Up in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge.
They say you never turn your back on family, but most of those folks have never had to put that to the test. I mean, really prove you’re willing to go through hell for blood.
By Stephen A. Roddewigabout a year ago in The Swamp