America

Native Americans are associated with certain elements popularized by pop culture. Indian totems are one of these symbols. Did they really exist? In popular culture, the image of the Indian is often associated with westerns or movies like “Pocahontas.” Rich plumes, magical shamanism, life in the forest or tipi. There…

I do not believe in a 9am- 5pm work day. Two weeks ago I came across a video of an AI robot doing simple and mundane tasks for a warehouse company, the task set forth was to pick up the box and place it gently down onto the conveyor belt…

Costa Rica, a tropical paradise in Central America, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and warm hospitality. From vibrant cities to picturesque coastal towns and lush rainforests, each destination in Costa Rica offers unique experiences and unforgettable adventures. …

How the Bill of Rights keeps rights safe or does it? — The most crucial text in American democracy is the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights strengthens it. The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments. It serves to preserve freedoms and shape the country as a whole. How the Constitutional Convention came about At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, Americans from throughout the…

Roman ruins really help you appreciate how advanced their society was — and then the Catholic Church happened — Standing over yet another ruined Roman bathhouse, I marveled at how clean the Romans seemed to be. When traveling around Rome, Italy, and many parts of Europe that were fortunate enough to have the civilizing effects of the Roman Empire reach them, baths and running water played an important role…

A Lamentation I’ll never have sons or daughters No God nor woman would give them to me But if my son was here And he asked me what I did about the collapse of the American Empire If my daughter had a voice to ask me Why I didn’t save America I don’t know how…

An Investigation by Lewis Pearce — When I was at college, my favourite subject was English Language. It helped that I had one of my favourite tutors teaching me, but still, learning about the history of our language and how to analyse work and those around us was a great interest of mine. As part of…

JUNE is #Immigrant heritage month. This June 2023 also marks one year of Incorporation for Immigrants in Corporate (IIC), a 501c3 organization established to amplify immigrant voices and change negative perceptions, empower immigrants to accelerate their corporate career and engage in advocacy for immigrant professionals in the corporate workplace. If…

By Molly Gill The everyday horrors of life and death in jails and prisons are now national news. In the Jackson County jail south of Indianapolis, a schizophrenic man named Joshua McLemore starved to death after being locked in a padded cell and left untended for 20 days. In the…