Tag: Politics
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The Hand That Steers The Kingdom – Part 20
Click here to read parts 1-19! Tristan played with the hems of her pants. Her shoes had been taken. The cold nipped at her exposed toes and turned the nail beds blue and purple until she tucked them under her legs. Since being taken, Tristan found herself shivering nonstop. She kept waiting for them to take ... -
The New Year
The long road traveledBrought us many afarAlong the miles aheadSewing us together The long road traveledWounded us as we wentAmong stumbling stonesBruising and crushing our souls For we have strived and toiledUnder the glaring heat of the sunIn the suffocating polluted airIn the murderous hand of man We have seen the disease of fearTurn our ... -
Becoming By Michelle Obama: A Look At Race, Family, Optimism, And A Different Side Of Politics
This authentic and transparent memoir gives readers a glimpse into her upbringing in the south side of Chicago. She discusses balancing work and family life, as well as her journey with Barack Obama. Becoming is split up into three sections. The first section discusses where she came from, where she went, and how she carried herself ... -
In My Opinion…
I learned early on in my career whenever I made a statement about anything, especially politics, I needed to say “in my opinion.” As a DJ in Montana for a community radio station, my interest in politics began when I became informed of the positive changes happening in the studio. A group of older residents ... -
Learn To Be Kind, No Matter What Your Opinion Is
For this week’s article, I would like to reflect on my feelings about everything going on in our country since the November 3, 2020 presidential election. Now, I am not a political person. I normally do not discuss these issues publicly. I leave them all to the privacy of my home and discuss them with ... -
In Angel Wings
Come little children To shelter and affection Within guardian wings In the midst of madness Where thieves lurk In the darkness of night Preying among us Watching for innocent souls Thieves that look To steal the innocent Promising rainbows and sweets Looking for victims Beware of the monsters That are not under your bed Seeking ... -
Top Three Reasons Why Your Vote Matters In The 2020 Election
I’ve heard people say, “Trump needs to go” or “Trump is a hero.” Whether you relate to either one or fall in the middle, that’s okay. The general election has always been important, but this general election of 2020 is crucial. It is prominent now because of how America has changed since Trump had been ... -
The Tragic Reality
My eyes are wide awakeLooking at the sunlit skyAs the sun begins to setMy shadow leaving meIn solitude among the dark Racing thoughts escapeMy sleep deprived mindAs a million what ifThoughts snatch my attentionThan any of the stars could do They bounce and echoCreating a catatonic stateLeaving me at their mercyAs the noise aloneIs louder ... -
All The King’s Men
If all kings and queensLooked down belowUpon the gathering massWhat would they see? A poor manClinging to a blanket for warmthAsking for spare changeAnything for food or water Or a girl walking down lonely streetsHoping to find a companionSomeone for the nightTo cure her broken heart Maybe a soul on his deathbedOn borrowed timeHoping for ... -
In The Dark Of The Night
Lonely star in the night How do you keep your light? Among the stretch of dark Threatening to snuff out your essence Lonely star in the night Do others see your shine? Among the terrors of the world When all they see is pain and suffering Lonely star in the night Can you show me ...
