humanity

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

Why Didn't Ukraine Assault the Crimea Bridge Earlier?
For years, Ukraine has been at odds with Russia over the Crimean peninsula. In this astonishing narrative, we look at why Ukraine didn't strike the Crimea Bridge sooner, and what it could signify for Ukraine's long - term plan. 🌉⭕⬅
By Info3 years ago in The Swamp
Cameroons | Cameroun - Two Independence Days Neither Celebrated & A Civil War
Cameroon has been embroiled in a civil war 6 years. Prior to this there has always been 2 Independence days yet none are celebrated. One which is the 1 January 1960. The second one being 1 October 1961.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in The Swamp
Driving Around and Thinking
Did you see that movie "Pretty in Pink" directed by John Hughes starring Molly Ringwald? It was a great film and one of my favorites when I was a teenager. Who couldn't relate to that girl? She was so cool. She was poor, but she had a part-time job. She was the daughter of an alcoholic father who was still nursing a broken heart over her mother who left them years ago. Since her father doesn't hold a job, she can't afford all the expensive clothes that she sees many of the "popular" girls wearing, so she makes her own out of cheap and used material and creates her own style. She tolerates the peers that make fun of her. Although she doesn't have any cheerleaders telling her to do well in school, she wants to be successful in life so she makes her education important and disciplines herself to achieve excellent marks. She's a role model for any teens who feel lost and alone and not sure what to do at the doorway to adulthood. I loved that movie. I mention it now because there was one specific scene that seems to deja-vu through my mind as I begin the second half of my life. The scene where she is sitting in her cute little pink car and staring at the "richies" houses. "I wonder if they know how amazing their house is?" she asks her friend. Thirty-three years have passed since I graduated from high school. I've had many jobs, many cars, and seen many cities and towns. Yet whenever I see a house that I think is charming and beautiful, I park and pause for a moment and ask the same thing - "I wonder if they know how amazing their house is?"
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman3 years ago in The Swamp
Nothing Says Christmas in America Like Gun Violence
The United States of America has one of the worst gun violence problems in the world, which is an understatement. Americans seem to think that violence in African countries or 'under-developed' countries is the worst. People will warn you of violence if you tell them you're going to South America or any African country.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in The Swamp
The Day the Earth Fucked Off
I remember back when I was a young child, my mother’s wise advice: “MYOB.” “Mind your own business.” Usually said to me if I tattled on my younger brother, or stuck my quickly-growing nose into my parents' business when not invited to do so. It was not only wise advice but also a warning to fuck off before my dad would come after me with a belt.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in The Swamp
The Societal Paradox of Charity
Charities are often viewed as a sort of distant relative that will always be a safe space for you at your "worst". We don't want to see them, but we are ultimately glad that they exist for our benefit. As thankful as I am that charities do exist, I do worry that we, as a society put too much credence on their existence as a whole, as a perpetual charity worker, Charities may be philanthropic and filled with good people, but they are corruptible, and they are being corrupted to their core as we speak.
By Ashyr H.3 years ago in The Swamp
Ghana's Attack on Journalists & Freedom of Speech
Accra, Ghana, the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana in an interview spoke about Ghana's decline in freedoms of speech. In turn the lack of freedom of the press for Ghanian journalists, the interviewer sites her claims as being from 2021. When the year 2022 has seen violence & arrests towards journalists.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in The Swamp
We Should Be Worried About How The Right Talks About Disney. Top Story - December 2022.
I love Disney. I listen to its musical numbers on repeat on Spotify. I love traveling to Disney World and going on the rides (Magic Kingdom is the best, obviously). I can obnoxiously hold my own amongst the most intense Disney adults.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in The Swamp
Men Are Too Emotional To Own Guns
Mass shootings are one of the biggest problems we seem to face in our country. 99% or more of them come at the hands of men. Perhaps men are too emotional as a gender to be allowed to own guns.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in The Swamp
Ghana's Anti-Gay Bill Will Jail Me For Not Wearing a Dress, Using My Vibrator & I'm Not Even Gay
Accra, the capital city of Ghana is filled with several thousand street children, according to 2019 statistics there are some 90 to 100,000 street children living in Ghana. Many living in the streets to escape sexual abuse, physical abuse, poverty and violence in their homes.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in The Swamp
Kenya's President Ruto & His Dopey DP's Government Looking Like Trump & Pence Nightmare
In August 2022, William Ruto won the Kenya election, after some outcry of cheating and hacking by his rival Railia Odinga. Ruto was declared the winner by the Supreme Court of Kenya. However there was no further explanation into the 2 different figures on voting ballets, or the claims of unofficial polling stations.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in The Swamp
I’m Making My 2024 Presidential Run
Donald Trump just announced his 2024 presidential campaign a few days ago. If that ignorant dickhead can become president and then lose the re-elections, fuck it. It’s time for a real candidate for the people to step up.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in The Swamp