Category: Poverty
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Four words that bear significance to the happy news of a Gaza ceasefire Those of us who, day after dreadful day, have watched – bereft and helpless as a ruthless apartheid state has gone methodically about reducing Gaza to dust and memory – owe our deepest gratitude to the brave, determined helpers who have done…
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Tacky if you’re poor, classy if you’re rich
We live in a society where remnants of “Social Darwinist” ideologies still linger in United States. These notions are very true regarding stereotypes and public imagination surrounding both the rich and the poor people. The country’s wealthiest people are called job creators, brilliant, hard-working, and deserving of their wealth. In contrast, a common view is…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
A Broken Oil Pipeline Plunges South Sudan’s Capital Into Chaos “It was difficult for my father to continue paying my fees because he was no longer receiving his salary,” Kenyi said as he searched for taxi fares on his motorcycle in downtown Juba. “It’s a big blow to my education and my future.” #southsudannews #Africa…
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The Series Finale of the United States of America: Pumpkin Spice Apocalypse Edition
It’s that time again. It’s U.S. Presidential Election Season! Every four years, low-information sycophants voters get to go to the polls and vote for their favorite genocidal sports team. Team Red “McDonald’s Fascism,” aka the GOP. Or Team Blue, “We’re the Good Guys, Right,” aka the Democrats. Don’t worry; Wall Street and the Military Industrial…
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The Violence of Our Sons
Why are men and boys so violent? On September 4, 2024, there was a tragic mass shooting at Apalachee High School near Winder, Georgia, United States. Four individuals lost their lives, including two students and two teachers, while nine others sustained injuries. The authorities arrested and charged Colt Gray, a 14-year-old suspect, with four counts of…
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We Are the Good Guys, We Are the Democratic Party
A message from the Democratic National Committee, Dear Black Lives Matter, We are the Democratic Party! We are The Political Party of Martin Van Buren. Do you remember who that was? We don’t either. Like most Americans, we Democrats think U.S. history is so boring. Why do you think we keep shutting down schools in…
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The Grand Old Party
A Letter from the U.S. Republican Party Greetings Peasants, We are the GOP, aka The Grand Ol’ Party. And our parties are great because it’s only white people that are invited unless you’re the help. We aren’t bigots because we are the Party of Lincoln, and he freed the slaves. Yet, the blacks still complain…
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Adulting is Expensive AF
“Life on Earth maybe expensive, but at least you get a free trip around the sun.” -Unknown When I was a kid (aging myself here), Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous was a colossal show. You’d see celebrity homes that were mansions. So I thought a million-dollar home would be a damn palace when I…
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Protect Trans Kids
With Pride 2024 concluding, it’s important to recognize the increased visibility and relentless attacks that a certain demographic of young people has endured from right-wing political pundits, politicians, and the religious right. Adolescents who are part of the trans community. While I may not have the title of a father, I am still an uncle,…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Leftist Climate Scientist Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Mexican Presidency in Landslide With Mexico facing a devastating heatwave and other climate impacts, Sheinbaum has pledged to prioritize clean energy development, vowing to “lead a $13.6 billion program to jumpstart Mexico’s renewable energy sector,” Politicoreported. Sheinbaum is set to take office in October. #MEXICO #ClaudiaPrimeraPresidentaDeMéxico #LatinAmerica #EleccionesMéxico2024 Lebanon: Israel’s White Phosphorous Use…
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