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Equality Does Not Exist
In the last couple of years, equality has been the center of debates and discussion in politics, society, the workplace or just within our personal conversations. Gender equality especially, has definitely been one of the major topic within the equality discussion. However, equality does not exist because there is so much more to it.
By Aki Koizumi8 years ago in The Swamp
Immigrant: What's in a Name
Immigrants and immigration are no doubt the hottest buttons in political debates recently. On March 5th, 2018, many Dreamers, AKA DACA recipients, marched on DC demanding a resolution to the DACA deal. March 5th was the deadline, but so far, no final bipartisan agreement has been reached. So the Dreamers made their voice known.
By Lourdes Josephina Vitas8 years ago in The Swamp
Guns
Guns: When it comes to guns, we are stubborn, selfish, and foolish with the direction and mindset most of us to have on gun control. Most of the actions and opinions of these politicians and gun nuts have bewildered me and highlight the corruption and stupidity of our society. I wonder if there was a time when it didn't take a tragedy or a few kids getting shot to care about one another. How is it that when you're the age of 18, you are old enough to buy an AR-15—an assault rifle which was created to make it easier to slaughter humans—but be too young to buy a Bud Light.
By Pappa Plant8 years ago in The Swamp
Political Promises
Political promises Lies Under Another Name I keep seeing social media posts, supporting politicians who promise to deal with all the world's problems. If only they get into power. They make it seem so simple: they will end homelessness, they will end poverty, they will bring about world peace, they will end injustice. They will personally see that the public health services have all the money they need, they will ensure the ending of higher education tuition fees, they will change the world, they will ensure wonderful summer's of peace, love, and prosperity. They will end terrorism.
By Peter Rose8 years ago in The Swamp
17 Minute Protest?
It’s hard, you know, being a parent. You have to be there, always, even when you yourself want to run and hide. You have to be the protector, the rock, the defender. You have to always be strong even when you feel weak. No matter what. It’s hard. And the current events in our world don’t make it any easier.
By Jessica Lussier8 years ago in The Swamp
Parkland, Florida Shooting Analyzation
Another school shooting has happened, a tragedy that could of easily been avoided, and no, not by enforcing gun control. I want to bring attention to some facts and strange behaviors that are being overlooked, hopefully to enlighten others to a better understanding of what is going on.
By Beautiful Surrender8 years ago in The Swamp
