If you have never had someone enter your house without invitation, then I guess Covid-19 must have given you a clue. No one can particularly blame anyone for the problems caused, but surely, there will be a a cause to blame for stagnation as a country or a corporate body, beyond this pandemic.
Almost 50 years ago in the summer of 1971, former president Nixon declared a war on drugs in the United States. Since the 1800s, laws and regulations have been passed to control substance abuse and overdose rates. What are the most effective regulations and programs to date, and what can we do?
Democracy is an interactive, participatory sport that demands that we take notice and act. Craig Yoe has compiled several comicbooks from the '50s & '60s that promoted voting and engagement with the voting process. This is that book.
Social media plays a huge part in cultural, political, and social activism. Here is a brief explanation of why I choose to take apart in the practice and its importance.
The Establishment has failed students over COVID-19. It is their future we have plundered. So let's stop using them as scapegoats, and encourage them to speak out against the most disastrous, disproportionate and irrational response to a virus outbreak in living memory.
A unique bird existing in the United States of America which most people don't recognize. Americans who hide from reality.
Simply breathing and existing is not always enough reason to live. What events have caused you to stop having a goal?
The underlying foundation of individual freedom. this is what its all about.
July 23, 2020 Chicago, Illinois passionate protesters demand change
This is the story of the Rated-R RTI Activist, the latest in it being the directive of the India’s Transparency Watchdog.
This article is an examination and case study for the current movement to Defund Police. What "Defund Police" truly means. Its historical context and contemporary urgency, and how it is key in the fight to protect Black and Brown lives, all from the prospective of an educated Black man.
For years activists have strived for their voices to be peacefully recognized. And for years the opposition laughed in their faces. The moderates rolled their eyes, and though the allies tweeted and shared their words of support, those words have not yet made a difference.
Throughout the past few months ( and even year) I've heard a lot of comments regarding the wave of climate strikes that began in 2018 and carries on until today. Let's talk about what climate activism means to brown communities like mine.
There is too much probesity going on these days – the opposite of the pro-ana (pro-anorexia nervosa) movement. Probesity is the normalization of significant overweight. There’s a big difference between pushing the idea of self-confidence no matter what your size and that of preaching probesity.
7 Indians we strongly feel deserve a film in their own right.
Status are falling and buildings are being renamed that honor historical figures that offend the tender sensibilities of leftist fringe groups. If we are determined to erase all of the names of those in America's history that were not without controversy, then isn't it time to rename JFK airport?
The law should ensure a complete human life. Unjust laws may not allow for a complete human life. For this reason, you have the moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws
The Media, the educational system, and the entertainment industry have always had the power to sway entire nations into following a government's agendas. The same tactics we see now are nothing new.
Boycotts can be unpleasant, but they can create the type of change that consumers demand.
With a winter storm pending, the activity of DAPL protestors is becoming frantic
As the shapeshifters of public opinion, the media shapes politics to depict multifaceted, significant political issues as contests of personal image.
Feminist; the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities.
One of the most revealing and dramatic moments in the award-winning HBO documentary "Hacking Democracy" occurs when a team of election integrity activists witness a vote hack. The machine is the kind of paper ballot vote tabulator which is common...
An inside look at racism, sexual harassment and labor law violations at United Parcel Service.
Civil Disobedience and Terrorism are two different tactics used to fight injustices, real and perceived. Which method is winning? A look at the historical scoreboard.
How the world will become predominantly vegan in 40 years, and it's not what you think.
How harmful are gossip tabloids? How invasive can paparazzi harassment be on Celebrities and their families - and what about the emotional effect on their diehard fans in the millions?
Whistleblowers are people who take great risks to expose misconduct or illegal activity occuring in the government, the workplace, the military & more. Some view them as heroes, others as traitors.
The youths are not only the leaders of tomorrow but the leaders of today. Empowering the youths of every nations is of great importance. This article details out these importance.
This article suggests practical ways to join forces to make a significant difference in the world. Heaven on Earth is possible.
Where abundance is on one side and poverty on the other, one person can make a difference. One person truly can change the world. Read how.
Propaganda: the definition, several examples, and ways it has been used both in politics and advertising.
"A person who brings social or political change by campaigning is an activist." Successful Activist "A successful activist is that who arise with such determination that he bound people to accept his demands". Skills of successful activist ...
Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department Makes It's Last Call, thanks to County Commissioner Rodriguez and ESD6 President, Sylvia Ruiz Mendelsohn, funding was cut and the Dept. was shut down.
The 1989 coup d’ etat against then President Corazon Aquino was one of six coups d' etat under her administration. But this time, the rebel army, led by Lt. Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan almost won. At the end of the day, it failed like the others....
I enjoy Cream of Wheat everyday without noticing the gentleman smiling up at me in approval of my breakfast choice. After years of ignoring him, I have finally learned who is really was and more.
James Madison spoke of factions when he wrote Articles 9 and 10 in "The Federalist Papers". What he wrote still holds true today.
Just like everything else, there are do's and don't's in making yourself heard in policy. These are the things to do to make a difference. It won't happen overnight but stay focused and keep at it!
This talks about a woman (female activist) getting arrested in New York, even though she was not violating any laws. She may be unaware that the same thing happened in 2005 and the woman sued the city and got paid $29,000 to settle it.
Do you want to know how indigenous people adapt in rainforests? Or how life is sustained in rainforest? Well this lens is constructed especially for you. Yet still if you are looking for educational materials related to this topic then I'd rather...
I wrote this essay in 2006 for a Grade 12 politics class. When writing an essay or an assignment for school the hardest part for me was figuring out where to start. I believe that getting a few ideas by seeing examples and reading other peoples...
There are a few simple steps everyone can take against GMOs in the food supply. Every consumer has the power to shift the market and have their voice heard in the GMO debate.
In a world where the ritual is money, one gets power over power by creating new rituals that trump money. What motivates human beings is not money but purpose. And so our rituals must have meaning.
The many make one lifetime into less; the wise make one lifetime into many. Disaster shamans are intent upon making their one life into many. The diatribe of the Disaster Shaman is: go forth and simplify.
As U.S. citizens continue to get inundated with "weapons of mass deception" coming from the conservative wing of the GOP, I decided to clarify a few things and set the record straight, so to speak. Conservative pundits are paid millions by Corporate...
A discussion of the federal government's decision to shut down California's medical cannabis dispensaries. Explanations of why this was a bad idea viewed in light of both historical context and current economic conditions.