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I Marched in the National Student Walkout Against Gun Violence. Top Story - March 2018.
This morning, at 10am, I joined high school students across the nation in a walkout in solidarity with students from the Parkland shooting, and a call to congress for stricter gun laws.
By Rachel Brown8 years ago in The Swamp
Debating to Compromise
To start off, I am an 18-year-old college student. While to some this may be an indication that I don't know what I'm talking about, set that aside for a moment. I have had years of debating and arguing under my belt, and from that experience I have learned what works and what doesn't. The art of debate is more necessary than ever in America. With vast anti-intellectual and partisan movements across the country, the "You're With Us or Against Us" mindset has been unfortunately spreading.
By William Valleau8 years ago in The Swamp
Are We Living in a Disappearing Government?
We are living in a disappearing government and fading reality. Every day, the media tells people something that is not true. As a strong Democrat and conservative, making sense of that concept is extremely delicate and sometimes hard and difficult to discuss. Government leading to society does not have to be like this. Thousands and possibly millions of opinions outsource, relinquish, and dominate others from the level of intelligence, self-esteem, and sense of wisdom.
By Jason Anschutz8 years ago in The Swamp
F4J Target 'CBeebies' Katy Ashworth
Fathers’ Rights Group, Fathers 4 Justice, have announced that they have cancelled their planned protest calling for the BBC to suspend CBeebies presenter Katy Ashworth because she has now agreed to allow contact between her 4-year-old son and his father.
By Clare Scanlan8 years ago in The Swamp
Play Six Degrees of Donald Trump
Anyone of a certain age (30-something and up) has probably played a popular parlor game called Six Degrees of Kevin Baconat least once in their lives.
By Reid Moore8 years ago in The Swamp
Gun Control Is Everybody's Issue
My dad came to visit me in New York, and like every artistic kid who has business-minded parents, we never really agree on much. We have different opinions on basically everything. Of course, growing up under the regimen of Dictator Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, politics are a reoccurring topic in our conversations. We've argued and discussed anything and everything; the republican and democratic party, liberals and conservatives, and even that one time when the cast of Hamilton read their eloquent letter to Mike Pence when he was in their audience, about their fears and concerns of what it would mean to have Trump be our 45th President.
By M M8 years ago in The Swamp
Fishbowl
I’m here, but I don’t know what I’m expecting. Really, subconsciously, I expect nothing. I’ve learned by now that more than likely “nothing” will be done to really look for a cause and “nothing” will show up on results.
By Stashia Jeanette8 years ago in The Swamp
Out with the Old...in with the New
Just two months ago there was a Beltway rumor that US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was about to quit or be fired. The White House denied it. Tillerson denied it. The State Department feigned ignorance on the issue. Still, most people believed that the former Exxon Mobil CEO's days were numbered at Foggy Bottom.
By Dan McGinnis8 years ago in The Swamp
America, the Silent
America the brave, land of freedom, prosperity, land of diversity, and now the land of mass shootings. The very idea is appalling at best, but if we don’t start taking action, then that is exactly what we will become.
By Sean Alexander8 years ago in The Swamp
Relationships and the Law
Relationships and the Law: There is a vast difference between allowing people to come together and forcing them to. One of the basic laws of physics—Newtonian version at least—says that to every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Legislation to force racial unity and integration will result in opposition. Having rules and an ambience that allows integration gradually over time will succeed naturally.
By Peter Rose8 years ago in The Swamp
Trump's Deception
It is becoming more apparent today that if a person is poor or becomes so impoverished, you are more than likely doomed to a life of misery and desolation. No longer are their avenues of opportunity awaiting behind every door. Even with college degrees in today's society graduates are no longer guaranteed to land living wage jobs in their field of study. There is just not the availability of employment opportunities that even come close to even providing not only employment but living wages. This is one of the most depressing times still for all who need living wage jobs. When there still remains such a vacuum of employment opportunities it becomes a lesson in futility. We can go to any city in any part of the country and find multitudes that are so impoverished. In this day and age it is unconscionable that so many Americans are left so destitute. With Trump leading the way, he has made it possible to usher in deep cuts in our public services. Services that can make a difference so that our citizens won't go hungry, become homeless, or have their utilities cut off through no fault of their own.
By Dr. Williams8 years ago in The Swamp
Trump 2020
Write this down on your calendar: Donald Trump did NOT fly to Mar-A-Lago this past weekend. Instead, he ventured to Pennsylvania to hold a campaign rally for his 2020 re-election campaign. One year into his presidency, and Trump is already actively campaigning for another term.
By Dan McGinnis8 years ago in The Swamp