humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.
Two Sides of a Coin
There is something I have been wanting to talk about for a while now but never really knew how to put into perspective until recent events. In 2016 during Trump's election campaign his administration came to New Mexico to rally. Naturally I decided to experience it because it was something big happening in my hometown for once. First, I filmed the rallies against him, the crowds of people that included the local shirtless hippie known as "Skin Man" or "Naked Man". These rallies started peaceful, there were some younger adults revving their trucks with Mexico flags. There were thousands gathered and the energy was unlike anything I ever experienced. However, I wanted to see what both sides were like, the curious Virgo mindset I have. I wanted to know where both sides stood, what empowered them to have such overwhelming belief systems that angered them so. So I went inside of the rally to experience the other side. Inside was a MAGNETIC energy that I had never felt before, at the time it made me extremely uneasy. Their was power in the room I had never felt before. The entire crowd was energetic for the same common goal. It was unreal.
By Clarissa Allen6 years ago in The Swamp
Black on Black Crime
Hey all! I wrote this paper for my sociology class at ODU Summer Session of 2020. “What about black on black crime?” or “The police will not stop killing us until we stop killing ourselves.” It is quotes like these that litter the timelines on social media pages and the mouths of otherwise intelligent human beings. Although, inherently, it is a wonderful sentiment, however the meaning behind these words have been so skewed to cast African Americans in such a negative light and used as a scapegoat for police brutality. What is black on black crime? Does it even exist? Let us delve into this hotbed of a topic in one of the most socially tense times that have ever been seen in the United States in some time.
By Gynesis Reveals6 years ago in The Swamp
A Pandemic Strikes
As the media keeps reminding us, these are unprecedented times. 2020 started with the hopes that the new decade would bring in new, exciting changes. It was a promise of a new beginning. Then the world came to a crashing halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the pandemic came change, though maybe not the change everyone was hoping for. It seemed as if overnight, the everyone was wearing face masks and quarantining themselves at home when possible. Where we used to have plenty, stores were suddenly out of toilet paper, water, cleaning supplies, etc. People are losing their jobs, business are closing, people are worried about family and friends. Our country has been divided into the essential and non-essential employees.
By Sarah Livengood6 years ago in The Swamp
Coronavirus might turn out to be fatal for war-torn Yemen
Yemen, a country in middle east with ongoing civil war for over five years which has led to the worst humanitarian crisis on the planet. The war in Yemen is very complicated and raging in full blaze with end nowhere near. In simplest words, it’s a conflict between the Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government along with their various coalitions who have their own interests. The consequences of which have to be faced by the civilians.
By Aayush Mishra6 years ago in The Swamp
Dear America
Dear America, I carry a heavy heart as I write to tell you that, sadly, this partnership has undoubtedly come to an end. I wish I could give you the comfort of saying , it's not you it's me. However, it is definitely YOU. When I look back to the beginning, my heart aches for that which could have been, for now all that remains is anger, frustration, broken hearts and lives lost.
By Amanda Easley6 years ago in The Swamp
The Real Monster
When I was six years old, I was convinced there was a creature in my closet. Staring into the dark abyss between its two folding doors, I imagined the monster taking many different forms. First it was a werewolf, then a swamp monster, then a vampire. Its goal was to torment me or worse, take me away from my family. It was there. I was sure of it. And yet when I called out to be rescued by my father and he courageously flicked on the closet light, I realized what many people don’t until later in their lives; that the dark creature had never lived inside my closet. The only monster that had ever existed in my bedroom was inside my mind. I had been betrayed by my very own brain. For twenty-four years since that moment, I have held back the urge to climb on to my roof and share my discovery with every soul in earshot. “FEAR,” I’d scream, “IS A LIAR.”
By Kayla Haase6 years ago in The Swamp
