Category: Poverty
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The People’s Forest
Nothing Defunded ATL didn’t defund the police. They gave them more money. I’ve lived in ATL since 2015, and it’s always been a city of the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots.’ However, the gap between rich and poor has only gotten worse since the pandemic started. Tent cities and beggars are on almost every street corner. Atlanta…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Discover the 10 Oldest Countries in the World While some might believe that the oldest countries in the world are immense global powers that remain prominent today, this assumption is false. In fact, it is likely that most people would be surprised to learn which countries were founded first. Although some still hold influential political…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Teacher and cousin of Black Lives Matter founder ‘Tased to death’ by LAPD “He was so committed to his students. He was so present for them and was an educator who believed in education.” She recalled how Anderson at a young age was driven to “be a better human being, to make a difference and…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
‘This nightmare is over’: Lula vows to pull Brazil out of Bolsonaro’s era of ‘devastation’ “I know it won’t be easy for Lula to rebuild everything that Bolsonarismo has destroyed. But I feel hopeful. If there’s anyone who enjoys the popular support and international respect from leaders around the planet needed to rebuild Brazil’s relationships…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Vince Flores-Maldonado
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous individual alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to Indigenous community leader, counselor, and artist, Vince…
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Five Things Elon Musk Could Do: Besides being a Twitter Troll
Unfortunately, one of my favorite social media sites was brought by a megalomaniac billionaire. Like the other billionaire who owned it before wasn’t annoying enough, at least Jack kept a low profile except when sucking up to Prez 45. Elon Musk’s buying of Twitter allows him to become the world’s most famous internet troll. We all…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Mike Steadman
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous individual alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to Marine Corps veteran, mentor, and champion boxer…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Did the world make progress on climate change? Here’s what was decided at global talks “We call for reduced CO2 emissions,” said Zambia’s environment minister Collins Nzovu after the meeting ended. “That’s a basic issue. Right now, as it is, we will not reach 1.5 [degrees Celsius]. We are off the map completely.” #COP27 #ClimateChange…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
COP27 protesters call for climate reparations, human rights “We cannot accept any decision here without loss and damage reparations,” she told the crowd, adding that keeping to the 1.5C global warming limit in the Paris Agreement “is not negotiable”. #COP27 #ClimateCrisis #activism #Egypt Supreme Court struggles with a case dealing with the rights of Native…
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A Convo w/ a Liberal
It’s almost time for the midterm elections. As you heard, “it’s the most important election of our lifetimes” is upon us. I’m sure if the Democrats lose to the fascist and racist GOP, the Media will blame everything on everyone else for the DNC losses. Black people, Trumpers, the new Weird Al movie, or Russian super spy…
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