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Crusader With a Camera: Lewis W. Hine
Lewis Hine was instrumental in giving the public an 'eye' into the abuses of child labor. Going undercover, he used his camera to capture the horrors of working children.
How Badly We Need to Wake up From the Spell of the Big Pharma's Scaring Vaccine Selling Strategy
It seems like all restrictions enforced, plus a massive vaccination worldwide are completing the circle to the starting point where we'll have to just live with the virus and rely on our natural immunity, this time around not weakened by the massive fearmongering applied.
Why Walmart Is Bad for America
Just like any other big company, Walmart has had its share of legal issues and criticism from the public. Walmart is accused of underpaying its employees, and some of them have even lodged complaints about international trade disputes.
Demographic Decline: An Inevitable Feature of Industrial Society?
Populations in the developing world are stagnating or declining. Is this an inherent feature of industrial countries and if so, how long might they last for?
Indonesian Heroine, Kartini and Woman Emancipation in Java Tradition
R.A. Kartini is a heroine striving hard for emancipating women’s rights from restrictive tradition. She was secluded at home for several years. She studied at Europese Lagere School but her dream of going to study in Europe never came true. She founded a female school and died in 25 years old.
You Are Using The Phrase "Non-Binary" Incorrectly.
It does not mean what you think it means. Let me show you what words mean.
Lessons from Ukraine
Some insights stories of Russia-Ukraine conflict that are quiet inspiring and has a valuable lessons.
On the Streets of Bakersfield: Drugged Out
Drugged out. Before you jump to any conclusions I have to let you know that this is meant as a bit of a double entendre. Drugged out is not just in reference to a state of mind - one that not everyone is guilty of...but what the response to the homeless are. The yare being dragged out of ...
Good Governance, Gender Equality and Women’s Political Representation
Why has engendering governance and increasing women participation in parliament in particular been proved so difficult? The answer to this crucial question lies in understanding the importance of gender equality and the history and the problems associated with gender equality.
Information Processing - Getting the News in the 21st Century
Does the news drive you mad? Tired of being fed controlled narratives big network actors? Why not get your own narrative?
Refugees from the Ukraine War at the U.S.- Mexico Border
The word is finally getting to those Ukrainians fleeing Putin's destruction of their country that the US will parole 100,000 refugees into America. For many fleeing Ukraine, America is a far distant choice rather than Europe, which is getting millions of Ukrainians.
A Useful Activity for Social Workers: The Acrostic
In social work, one of the major obstacles to overcome is developing rapport with the client or patient. The relationship between the clinician and the one being offered services is sacrosanct. One client centered approach that I've found useful, inspired by narrative theory, is the acrostic.
Have American Obscenity Laws Gone Too Far?
Nowadays Americans have to be careful about their moral conduct, especially in the area of photography involving minors. The nation that we live in now is much different from the one we knew as children. People have gone to prison for the most ridiculous things. Nevertheless, the law is the law.
Are We Entering a New Era of Feudalism?
Or perhaps we are already there..
The IR2 Visa Interview in the Philippines
Getting any visa during the Covid times has proven a VERY long waiting for most. But, what can you expect during the actual interview, which is the last step?
You Can’t Make an Omelet Without Breaking Eggs
Remembering one of my undergraduate college professors, who was a socialist politically, and the lively class debates two of my conservative friends and I had in class with him He never penalized us and had a great way of ending heated debates gracefully with no one feeling they lost.
When Aggressive Actions Make the Aggressor Mad: The Ukraine-Russia Scenario
The Ukraine invasion had spore outrage around the global. While Ukrainian fight to death, the rest of us seem to be fueling the aggressor's anger. Wait a minute! What happen to our collective sense of diplomacy? Was it invaded too?
February 2022 World News Diary.
This is a diary article talking about the winter Olympic games, the COVID19, Mr. Putin war in Ukraine, wars do not do anything good to humanity, they can only be a disaster, the weather and global warming.
The “Freedom Convoys” and the Social Inequality
Antigovernment Protests and Social Inequality
How to Survive in a Warzone as a Civilian
What to Do if You Are in a Warzone and You Must Survive as a Civilian
What to Do in Case of a Radiation Emergency
How to Hide and Decontaminate if There Is a Radiation Emergency
5 Things That Will Cost More Because of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
We, in the United States, live far away from Russia and Ukraine. However, what happens with them affects us. Here are five things that will cost us more because of Russia's invasion.
Money Doesn't Matter as Much as You Think
Money matters. It helps us afford the necessities of life, like food and shelter, and can help us attain the luxuries of life, like vacations to foreign countries and the latest gadgets.
How Much Is the Monthly Salary of Reform Through Labour in Prison?
Laogai, which means reform through labor, is a criminal justice system involving the use of penal labor and prison farms in the China and North Korea, this is story told by former inmate, about how much a prisoner would get for a month labour.
African Americans Assisted the Confederacy During the Civil War
When it comes to Black History it is important to understand all aspects of what happened in the past.
How to Deal with Severe Losses Caused by Lockdowns.
Most of us have suffered in the last two years. This article is designed to help you cope with loss.
The Story of an Abuse
One day I started having disturbing nightmares and today I am free of it by telling about it. It is incredible how the brain can hide from us what we have lived for years.
George Washington: The Strange Circumstances Surrounding His Death
A modern day look back on the events of the night one of the founding fathers passed away.
Greg Abbott Leads in Texas Governor Polls as Election Nears
Abbott Holds Lead Over Challengers in Republican Primary
Hershey Starts Firing Unvaccinated Employees
"An interrogation on religious beliefs"
Political Correctness Does More Harm Than Good
In this article we’ll analyze how political correctness impairs the freedom of speech thus hurting society much more than it could actually help. I’ll analyze current events that took place before our eyes rather than looking deep into history for answers.
Progressive Internationalism – Organizations Working and Feminist Internationalism
PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONALISM – Organizations working and Feminist Internationalism
The Changing Face of Saudi Arabia as Prince Salman Follows in the Footsteps of Kemal Ataturk
Saudi Arabia for long a bastion of obscurantism is turning new leaf under Prince Salman and hardliners are alarmed
Misinformation: The Most Potent Weapon of the Modern Age
Misinformation and fake news are the most dangerous weapons of the modern age. They are responsible for so much hatred and violence in this world. So many problems can be solved if we act responsibly on social media. It's time to fight the deluge of misinformation that is plaguing our society.
Pink Tax : Cost of Being Women
This article addresses the Elephant of the Room in the name of gender specificity : Pink for Girls and Blue for Boys. This is not now limited to the gender discrimination based on color but also hides the taxes which the female population is paying invisibly in the name of gender .
Dunbar Numbers - the Key to Understanding Society?
Robin Dunbar noticed something important about groups of primates. Can his findings be applied to human society? If so, what do they tell us about ourselves?
What Happened in December 2021.
This is our diary of what we have seen happening, in the month of December 2921. I am writing this diary, to remind me what I have seen and when, in the future.
My Thoughts on Racism & Ariana Grande Accused of 'Asianfishing’
This morning while having coffee, scrolling through Facebook I saw many judgmental posts. Some were from people, but the majority were from news channels, magazines, etc. Usually, I just keep scrolling, but this one caught my attention.
Injustice: An Ethical Issue in the Contemporary Society
Injustice is the absence of justice or lack of equity and fairness in society, and it is an issue affecting both developed and underdeveloped countries.
November 2021, My Diary of What Is Happening.
This is my diary for the month of November, of what I have seen happening in the world. I am writing these diaries, so that one day I can go back to my diary to see when these things happened.
Why Feminism Is Not Good for Women
A short article about why feminism is not good in today's society.
Russia and China Meddle in the Rittenhouse Trial
This is a bombshell revelation! Just read ....