Browsing: Fortunately

      In the aftermath of the U.S. government’s military strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities, it is easy to assume that Iran and the United States will never come to diplomatic terms over Iran’s nuclear future. President Donald Trump reportedly decided to launch the strikes partly because he had become increasingly frustrated with Iran for not responding to the latest proposal for a nuclear deal.

   The metaphor, ‘Pain reveals Reality,’ suggests that suffering acts as a catalyst, bringing to light hidden truths about us, our nation, and the world. It can also help us discern what is important and what is not. This often leads to a deeper understanding of ourselves, others, and the situations we find ourselves in. Pain compels people, including voters, to introspect and identify the causes of their suffering and pain.

     For over three years, the Russian government has conducted a brutal military invasion, occupation, and annexation of Ukraine―the largest and most devastating military operation in Europe since World War II. Defying Russia’s international obligations―including a peace treaty it signed with Ukraine, a ruling by the International Court of Justice demanding Russia halt its military operations in Ukraine, the UN Charter, and repeated UN General Assembly condemnations of Russian behavior by an overwhelming majority of the world’s nations―the Putin regime has stubbornly persisted with Russia’s imperialist aggression against its smaller, weaker neighbor.

       In the land of endless sunshine and swaying palm trees, there exists a pressing issue often overlooked: the struggle to afford healthy food. While often associated with lower-income households, a recent study from No Kid Hungry Florida reveals a different narrative. As the cost of living soars, even middle-income families face adversity in securing nutritious meals.

Days before student borrowers across the nation resume student loan payments after a more than two-year pause prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a diverse group of 20 cities and counties representing more than 1.2 million people with nearly $50 billion in student loan debt sent a letter on September 21 to President Biden. Although the letter began by applauding his leadership in pursuing debt relief, it also urged even more persistent and aggressive actions.

     It got worse.  Sadly, after so much targeting of presumably innocent black males, he’d had enough.  He had become semi-militant in his thoughts on law enforcement.  This struck the core of my mental state.  The notion that in a situation he might lose it concerned me to the point that it began to take a toll physically on me.  Fortunately, he got over that mode shortly and I could breathe somewhat easier in his absence.

 America’s Democracy is facing  an even deadlier threat. Unfortunately, this threat is emanating from the Republican Party. It’s as though they’re infected with an anti-Democracy virus, which is like autothysis. This is a condition whereby insects intentionally inject themselves with their own venom as a defense mechanism to kill enemies attempting to devour them.