activism
Grassroots campaigns have proven instrumental in bringing about political, social or environmental change; you've got to start somewhere-might as well start here.
White Nationalism
Terrorism: The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims. White Nationalism is a political view that the white race is superior to other races and a white national image should be upheld. White Nationalist groups include Neo Nazis, The Ku Klux Klan, anti-immigrant groups, Skinheads, and Alt-Right activists. Not all, but many of these groups and many in these groups commit what are known as hate crimes. Hate crimes are crimes motivated by racial, sexual, or other prejudice, usually involving violence. Hate speech is used by everyone in these groups to express their distaste for those who do not look like them. Even though it is not expressly stated in the name, many white nationalists also tend to be sexist and discriminatory to people in the LGBT community. White Nationalists are not frequently called, but are by definition, terrorists with the political goal of eliminating non white immigration and oppressing non whites through laws and fear. White Nationalism is possibly the greatest threat facing America today.
By Ace Magnolia5 years ago in The Swamp
Piecing Together a Broken Society
Imagine you’re sitting on your couch, binge watching Netflix, and a tornado spawns on your area rug. You’d convince yourself you were seeing things, until the turbulent winds picked you up, couch and all, and tossed you skywards. You’d probably grip the couch for dear life, do your best to dodge the flying tchotchkes, and wait out this weird, unpredictable storm.
By Jennifer Black5 years ago in The Swamp
Nuts & Bolts of Americanism
Devlin Bronte Rachele Bedford, Pennsylvania Monday, October 19, 2020 Dear Evan, So, what is Americanism? How does it work? What are its roots? These are very good questions. I think a great way to start to gain a good grasp of it would be in an example.
By V. H. Eberle5 years ago in The Swamp
Black & Blue
Where to begin? When it comes to BLM--whether taken as ‘black’ or ‘blue’--I am an expert of neither. So whenever I bring up topics related to either, qualities of Impostor Syndrome make sure to gouge me with their talons the moment I feel any hesitation. But perhaps because I am neither black nor a police officer, I have an outsider’s perspective that could aid with impartiality? Or perhaps this is just hopeful, daft naïveté?
By Holly Katie5 years ago in The Swamp
Meet 7 Young Millionaires Funding The #EndSars Movement.
The young people are doing it. We are living through a monumental time right now in Nigeria. The youths of the nation have taken to the streets to protest against the menace that is the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) here in the nation. For a long time, officers in the SARS force have oppressed Nigerians and used their position of power to bully and harass innocent civilians, especially the youth. The youth are fighting back.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in The Swamp
