trueactivist--2020-09-08--19 Black Families Start An Initiative To Build Their Own City And Purchases 97 Acres Of Land To Fulf

19 Black Families Start An Initiative To Build Their Own City And Purchases 97 Acres Of Land To Fulfill Their Dream Of Safety From Police Brutality

Amidst all the chaos of a pandemic and countrywide protests over police brutality , these 19 black families decided to team up and buy 96.71 acres of land located in Toomsboro , Georgia .
They plan to use this terrain to build their own new and safe city .
Georgia-based realtor , Ashley Scott , along with other like-minded people started The Freedom Georgia Initiative .
Scott explained in an article for Blavity how this idea was sparked after the death of Ahmaud Arbery , a black man that was merely going for a jog in his neighbourhood when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I sought counseling from a black therapist and it helped .
It helped me to realize that what we as black people are suffering from is racial trauma .
We are dealing with systemic racism .
We are dealing with deep-rooted issues that will require more than protesting in the streets .
It will take for us as a people , as Atlanta rapper and activist Killer Mike so eloquently put , ‘ To plot , plan , strategize , organize and mobilize.
’ So that ’ s what I and my good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investor , did.
” The pair then began brainstorming on solutions to improve the world in any way that they could .
“ We wanted to make some kind of difference that could ensure the safety of our black sons and black husbands when they went about their lives just breathing and being .
We wanted to do something to amass black power to affect real change , ” said Scott .
“ We considered the reality that even in Atlanta , with an exceptional black woman like Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humanity of blacks , ” she continued .
“ Even with Erika Shields , a black woman chief of police at the helm , there was the murder of Rayshard Brooks .
We can see there is something much deeper happening .
Politics , as usual , isn ’ t the answer .
Something new has to happen.
” They started by joining different Facebook groups and discussing their idea of building black cities and new Black Wall Streets , and to their surprise , plenty of other people shared the same vision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city council meetings because of her profession , so it motivated her to observe local politics in a deeper matter and see how cities are made .
She explained that “ black power comes from wealth .
Wealth is created through cash-flow and assets .
Who has more cash flow and assets than governments ?
Where does the cash-flow come from ?
Taxes and bonds .
Who pays taxes ?
Landowners .
Who runs governments ?
People .
We are the people .
We have to be more involved , especially young people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might be wondering , ‘ What in the world does all this have to do with why you all purchased land in the midst of protests and a pandemic , and how you used cooperative economics to do it ?
’ According to her , it has to do with everything .
“ We figured we could try to fix a broken system or we could start fresh .
Start a city that could be a shining example of being the change you want to see .
We wanted to be more involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for our black families .
And maybe , just maybe , create some generational wealth for ourselves by investing in the land .
Investing in creating a community that is built around our core values and beliefs.
” The inititative ’ s goal is to ultimately have a community that is green , environmentally safe and eco-friendly , especially with their building materials that honor Mother Nature .
They also want to create a self-sufficient community that thrives with a living food system all built by black farmers in order to provide produce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prioritize diversity and inclusion , and in order to achieve this they will hire BIPOC and and women vendors , suppliers and contractors wherein this advocates a space for all peoples .
And last but not least , they want a community where all black people can call it home and feel safe , erasing that fear of being unjustly murdered and brutalized by police .
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Amidst all the chaos of a pandemic and countrywide protests over police brutality, these 19 black families decided to team up and buy 96.71 acres of land located in Toomsboro, Georgia. They plan to use this terrain to build their own new and safe city.
Georgia-based realtor, Ashley Scott, along with other like-minded people started The Freedom Georgia Initiative.
Scott explained in an article for Blavity how this idea was sparked after the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man that was merely going for a jog in his neighbourhood when he was murdered by white men.
Scott wrote that:
“I am concerned. At times distraught. For the first time ever in my life, I felt disempowered. So much so that the overachieving, solution-oriented, practical, non-emotional person that I am had to stop.”
“I sought counseling from a black therapist and it helped. It helped me to realize that what we as black people are suffering from is racial trauma. We are dealing with systemic racism. We are dealing with deep-rooted issues that will require more than protesting in the streets. It will take for us as a people, as Atlanta rapper and activist Killer Mike so eloquently put, ‘To plot, plan, strategize, organize and mobilize.’ So that’s what I and my good friend Renee Walters, an entrepreneur and investor, did.”
The pair then began brainstorming on solutions to improve the world in any way that they could. “We wanted to make some kind of difference that could ensure the safety of our black sons and black husbands when they went about their lives just breathing and being. We wanted to do something to amass black power to affect real change,” said Scott.
“We considered the reality that even in Atlanta, with an exceptional black woman like Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, there was still no respect for the humanity of blacks,” she continued. “Even with Erika Shields, a black woman chief of police at the helm, there was the murder of Rayshard Brooks. We can see there is something much deeper happening. Politics, as usual, isn’t the answer. Something new has to happen.”
They started by joining different Facebook groups and discussing their idea of building black cities and new Black Wall Streets, and to their surprise, plenty of other people shared the same vision.
“It was clear to me that developing new cities was necessary because these old ones, even with strong black leadership, have too many deep-rooted problems.”
Scott has been in zoning and city council meetings because of her profession, so it motivated her to observe local politics in a deeper matter and see how cities are made.
“At first, I attended wanting to get a few new clients, but seeing the progress of the newly created city of Stonecrest, Georgia, inspired me.” “My research into cityhood gave me insight that this is how we change our communities and build real black power.”
She explained that “black power comes from wealth. Wealth is created through cash-flow and assets. Who has more cash flow and assets than governments? Where does the cash-flow come from? Taxes and bonds. Who pays taxes? Landowners. Who runs governments? People. We are the people. We have to be more involved, especially young people!”
Scott also commented that people might be wondering, ‘What in the world does all this have to do with why you all purchased land in the midst of protests and a pandemic, and how you used cooperative economics to do it?’ According to her, it has to do with everything.
“We figured we could try to fix a broken system or we could start fresh. Start a city that could be a shining example of being the change you want to see. We wanted to be more involved in creating the lives we really want for our black families. And maybe, just maybe, create some generational wealth for ourselves by investing in the land. Investing in creating a community that is built around our core values and beliefs.”
The inititative’s goal is to ultimately have a community that is green, environmentally safe and eco-friendly, especially with their building materials that honor Mother Nature. They also want to create a self-sufficient community that thrives with a living food system all built by black farmers in order to provide produce to every neighbor. They want to prioritize diversity and inclusion, and in order to achieve this they will hire BIPOC and and women vendors, suppliers and contractors wherein this advocates a space for all peoples. And last but not least, they want a community where all black people can call it home and feel safe, erasing that fear of being unjustly murdered and brutalized by police.
“We made a PowerPoint presentation the day after we left the ‘Toomsboro for Sale’ open house. We called our like-minded friends and family. We impressed upon them the urgent power of now. We brought 19 families together on one accord during a series of online meetings. We started an LLC. We considered a field and we bought it. We bought 96.71 acres of land!”
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trueactivist--2020-09-09--A Vote To Push For Reparations For Slavery Is Being Undertaken By California Lawmakers

While slavery no longer exists in the US , the effects from it such as racial inequity and prejudice still haunt many places across America .
Proof of such harm proliferate not only in racial profiling and hate scenarios , but also in unequal rates of incarceration , poverty , homelessness , and other conditions passed on from the times of slavery .
Well , California lawmakers set-up a task force to look into recommending reparations for African Americans in the state , and studying the processes needed .
The state senate voted 33-3 recently to help create a 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Los Angeles Democratic Senator Holly Mitchell that the effects of slavery still plague Black people .
“ Let ’ s be clear : Chattel slavery , both in California and across our nation , birthed a legacy of racial harm and inequity that continues to impact the conditions of Black life in California , ” the senator was quoted as saying by the Associated Press .
Even as California was technically a free state ahead of many others , many barriers in the state set-up to support a racial caste system still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of African Americans have to live with .
Should the bill pass ( it has to pass a final vote in the Assembly , though majority are expected to support it ) , the task force will conduct studies into how California was affected by slavery , and what is to be done .
Their recommendations will include who should be entitled to reparations , the amount to be given , and what form it should be given .
They will have to forward their recommendations to the legislature before July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Gardena wished it was more than just a plan .
He stated , “ If the 40 acres and a mule that was promised to free slaves were delivered to the descendants of those slaves today , we would all be billionaires .
I hear far too many people say , ‘ Well I didn ’ t own slaves , and that was so long ago ’ .
’ Well you inherit wealth – you can inherit the debt that you owe to African Americans.
” Thankfully , California is not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Texas , Vermont , and New York , are among others similarly considering the move .
Ideas from these states include housing assistance , cash payments , community investments , lowering tuition , forgiving student loans , and job and skill training , to name a few .
Hopefully the whole of the US will consider such a bill .
Life is difficult as it is , a little help will go a long way .
And it is rightfully deserved to say the least .
What are your thoughts ?
Please comment @ @ @ @ @ @

While slavery no longer exists in the US, the effects from it such as racial inequity and prejudice still haunt many places across America. Proof of such harm proliferate not only in racial profiling and hate scenarios, but also in unequal rates of incarceration, poverty, homelessness, and other conditions passed on from the times of slavery.
Well, California lawmakers set-up a task force to look into recommending reparations for African Americans in the state, and studying the processes needed. The state senate voted 33-3 recently to help create a 9 member commission to develop plans for restitution. Los Angeles Democratic Senator Holly Mitchell that the effects of slavery still plague Black people. “Let’s be clear: Chattel slavery, both in California and across our nation, birthed a legacy of racial harm and inequity that continues to impact the conditions of Black life in California,” the senator was quoted as saying by the Associated Press.
Even as California was technically a free state ahead of many others, many barriers in the state set-up to support a racial caste system still exist. Not to mention the conditions a lot of African Americans have to live with. Should the bill pass (it has to pass a final vote in the Assembly, though majority are expected to support it), the task force will conduct studies into how California was affected by slavery, and what is to be done. Their recommendations will include who should be entitled to reparations, the amount to be given, and what form it should be given. They will have to forward their recommendations to the legislature before July of 2023.
Democrat Senator Steven Bradford from Gardena wished it was more than just a plan. He stated, “If the 40 acres and a mule that was promised to free slaves were delivered to the descendants of those slaves today, we would all be billionaires. I hear far too many people say, ‘Well I didn’t own slaves, and that was so long ago’.’ Well you inherit wealth – you can inherit the debt that you owe to African Americans.”
Thankfully, California is not the only state contemplating reparations for slavery. Texas, Vermont, and New York, are among others similarly considering the move. Ideas from these states include housing assistance, cash payments, community investments, lowering tuition, forgiving student loans, and job and skill training, to name a few. Hopefully the whole of the US will consider such a bill. Life is difficult as it is, a little help will go a long way. And it is rightfully deserved to say the least.
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trueactivist--2020-09-08--US Lawmakers Are Seriously Considering Removing Military-Grade Weapons And Legal Immunity From The P

US Lawmakers Are Seriously Considering Removing Military-Grade Weapons And Legal Immunity From The Police

Due to the massive number of protests that have surfaced across America recently because of errant and abusive cops , US lawmakers are seriously pushing for tremendous reforms that will limit legal protection for abusive police personnel , as well as strip them of advanced military equipment .
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers are in agreement with the said reforms .
Representative Justin Amash , a conservative and vocal critic of President Trump has gained bipartisan support for his “ Ending Qualified Immunity Act , ” which promises to hold police accountable for the crimes and abuses committed while on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ civil lawsuits against the errant cops .
In a letter to Congress , Amash said , “ The brutal killing of George Floyd is merely the latest in a long line of incidents of egregious police misconduct .
This pattern continues because police are legally , politically , and culturally insulated…That must change so that these incidents stop happening.
” Senator and former presidential candidate Cory Booker initiated a list of sweeping reforms to police departments across the nation , which includes stripping them of their military weapons and equipment , even as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deployed to some areas to handle the protests .
Booker ’ s bill would call for an end to qualified immunity for police , ban the use of chokeholds , and create a national police misconduct registry .
Senator Booker said , “ Cities are literally on fire with the pain and anguish wrought by the violence visited upon black and brown bodies .
There ’ s no one singular policy change that will fix this issue tomorrow .
We need an entire set of holistic reforms to improve police training and practices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Donald Trump has spoken harsh words against the protesters , but even some of his supportive Republican group are open to discuss police reforms .
The abuses of some of the policemen are just too much for anybody to stomach .
Even Senator Mitch McConnell recognized the anger of the people in the horrible death of George Floyd.He said , “ In no world whatsoever should arresting a man for an alleged minor infraction involve a police officer putting his knee on the man ’ s neck for nine minutes while he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breathe ’ and then goes silent .
Our nation can not deafen itself to the anger , the pain and the frustration of black Americans .
Our nation needs to hear this.
” Likewise , Democratic Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii mentioned that police armed with military gear only will escalate tensions between the police and the people .
“ It is clear that many police departments are being outfitted as if they are going to war , and it is not working in terms of maintaining the peace , ” the senator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gallego agreed that military weapons are not essential in maintaining peace in communities .
Gallego said , “ As a combat veteran and proud Marine , very little of my equipment or training was relevant in policing Phoenix or other American communities .
Our neighborhoods aren ’ t war zones.
” It just seems logical that the police should not think that they are going to war , maintaining the peace is the job .
While it is true that every organization has their scoundrels , even decent and law-abiding cops are seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the abusive deeds of a handful .
Hopefully these lawmakers make their reforms work , so that we will live in a better world .
What are your thoughts ?
Please comment below and share this news !

Due to the massive number of protests that have surfaced across America recently because of errant and abusive cops, US lawmakers are seriously pushing for tremendous reforms that will limit legal protection for abusive police personnel, as well as strip them of advanced military equipment. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers are in agreement with the said reforms.
Representative Justin Amash, a conservative and vocal critic of President Trump has gained bipartisan support for his “Ending Qualified Immunity Act,” which promises to hold police accountable for the crimes and abuses committed while on duty. It would as well permit civil lawsuits against the errant cops. In a letter to Congress, Amash said, “The brutal killing of George Floyd is merely the latest in a long line of incidents of egregious police misconduct. This pattern continues because police are legally, politically, and culturally insulated…That must change so that these incidents stop happening.”
Senator and former presidential candidate Cory Booker initiated a list of sweeping reforms to police departments across the nation, which includes stripping them of their military weapons and equipment, even as SWAT and National Guard personnel have been deployed to some areas to handle the protests. Booker’s bill would call for an end to qualified immunity for police, ban the use of chokeholds, and create a national police misconduct registry. Senator Booker said, “Cities are literally on fire with the pain and anguish wrought by the violence visited upon black and brown bodies. There’s no one singular policy change that will fix this issue tomorrow. We need an entire set of holistic reforms to improve police training and practices, and ensure greater accountability and transparency.”
Donald Trump has spoken harsh words against the protesters, but even some of his supportive Republican group are open to discuss police reforms. The abuses of some of the policemen are just too much for anybody to stomach. Even Senator Mitch McConnell recognized the anger of the people in the horrible death of George Floyd.He said, “In no world whatsoever should arresting a man for an alleged minor infraction involve a police officer putting his knee on the man’s neck for nine minutes while he cries out ‘I can’t breathe’ and then goes silent. Our nation cannot deafen itself to the anger, the pain and the frustration of black Americans. Our nation needs to hear this.”
Likewise, Democratic Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii mentioned that police armed with military gear only will escalate tensions between the police and the people. “It is clear that many police departments are being outfitted as if they are going to war, and it is not working in terms of maintaining the peace,” the senator explained. Even former marine Representative Ruben Gallego agreed that military weapons are not essential in maintaining peace in communities. Gallego said, “As a combat veteran and proud Marine, very little of my equipment or training was relevant in policing Phoenix or other American communities. Our neighborhoods aren’t war zones.”
It just seems logical that the police should not think that they are going to war, maintaining the peace is the job. While it is true that every organization has their scoundrels, even decent and law-abiding cops are seen as the enemy by most citizens because of the abusive deeds of a handful. Hopefully these lawmakers make their reforms work, so that we will live in a better world.
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trueactivist--2020-09-10--14 Years Of Wishes With Coins Collected From Their Wishing Well Will Help Pay The Bills For The Nort

14 Years Of Wishes With Coins Collected From Their Wishing Well Will Help Pay The Bills For The North Carolina Aquarium

Lots of people toss coins into a wishing well and hope it grants their wishes .
Whether it works or not , many still follow the old tradition , in many parts of the globe .
Likewise , many of us also have the habit of collecting spare change in a piggy bank , hoping it will come in handy when needed .
Well , the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores relied on the old tradition and the “ piggy bank ” custom to help them pay their bills .
The Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores was fortunate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their attractions .
No one expected it would someday help them pay the bills .
The pandemic has forced lockdowns across the US as well as other parts of the world , which has affected economies tremendously .
People are mandated to stay at home to be safe , multiple businesses have been closed , and income has almost dropped to a standstill , while costs continue to mount .
Many aquariums , zoos , and similar establishments have also been affected , as customers or visitors have avoided them for safety reasons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be persistent .
But luckily for the North Carolina Aquarium , their wishing well has come to the rescue .
A hundred gallons of change was collected by employees , which was from 14 years of well-wishers ( maybe someone wished the aquarium well ) .
The decision to collect the coins was due to bills continuing to pour in .
In a Facebook post by the aquarium , it said “ About a 100 gallons of coins were cleaned and sorted and will go toward the general care of the aquarium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aquarium also asked social media followers to try and guess how much money the coins would amount to.With the final tally , the change totalled to nearly $ 9,000 , $ 8 , 563.71 to be exact .
Through the years , the coins were tossed into the aquarium ’ s 30-foot tall Smoky Mountain waterfall .
However , the aquarium also posted that they did not realize the efforts to clean , sort , and sift through the coins .
It took more than 10 hours just to feed the coins through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It would surely take a lot longer at the Coinstar coin-cashing machine at the local grocery store .
The North Carolina Aquarium remains closed to the public as the state continues to maintain social distancing and no mass gatherings for their “ Safer at Home Phase 2 ” measures .
Yet workers at the aquarium continue to maintain the facility , and create virtual programs for students and families .
Many aquariums and zoos offer virtual tours to try to maintain an income flow .
At least for the North Carolina Aquarium , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thanks to the wishing well .
Seems some wishes do come true after all .
They were able to conduct an interactive virtual summer camp for kids , and continue to do so .
What are your thoughts ?
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Lots of people toss coins into a wishing well and hope it grants their wishes. Whether it works or not, many still follow the old tradition, in many parts of the globe. Likewise, many of us also have the habit of collecting spare change in a piggy bank, hoping it will come in handy when needed. Well, the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores relied on the old tradition and the “piggy bank” custom to help them pay their bills.
The Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores was fortunate enough to have a wishing well among their attractions. No one expected it would someday help them pay the bills. The pandemic has forced lockdowns across the US as well as other parts of the world, which has affected economies tremendously. People are mandated to stay at home to be safe, multiple businesses have been closed, and income has almost dropped to a standstill, while costs continue to mount. Many aquariums, zoos, and similar establishments have also been affected, as customers or visitors have avoided them for safety reasons, yet maintenance costs and wages continue to be persistent.
But luckily for the North Carolina Aquarium, their wishing well has come to the rescue. A hundred gallons of change was collected by employees, which was from 14 years of well-wishers (maybe someone wished the aquarium well). The decision to collect the coins was due to bills continuing to pour in. In a Facebook post by the aquarium, it said “About a 100 gallons of coins were cleaned and sorted and will go toward the general care of the aquarium and animals during this time.”
The aquarium also asked social media followers to try and guess how much money the coins would amount to.With the final tally, the change totalled to nearly $9,000, $8, 563.71 to be exact. Through the years, the coins were tossed into the aquarium’s 30-foot tall Smoky Mountain waterfall. However, the aquarium also posted that they did not realize the efforts to clean, sort, and sift through the coins. It took more than 10 hours just to feed the coins through a change counter at the bank. It would surely take a lot longer at the Coinstar coin-cashing machine at the local grocery store.
The North Carolina Aquarium remains closed to the public as the state continues to maintain social distancing and no mass gatherings for their “Safer at Home Phase 2” measures. Yet workers at the aquarium continue to maintain the facility, and create virtual programs for students and families. Many aquariums and zoos offer virtual tours to try to maintain an income flow. At least for the North Carolina Aquarium, the employees still have a job, thanks to the wishing well. Seems some wishes do come true after all. They were able to conduct an interactive virtual summer camp for kids, and continue to do so.
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trueactivist--2020-09-14--Germany Experiments on Universal Basic Income Where Select Citizens Will Receive A Monthly Stipend O

Germany Experiments on Universal Basic Income Where Select Citizens Will Receive A Monthly Stipend Of €1,200 For 3 Years

As the worldwide economies continue on with the struggle of an unforeseen recession due to the coronavirus pandemic , governments of every country are scrambling to find solutions to minimizing all the social and financial damage Covid-19 has affected such as unemployment , hunger , emotional distress and other traumatizing events .
With the worsening crisis on everyday lives , Germany will begin a trial for universal basic income ( UBI ) , which will provide 120 citizens a monthly stipend of €1,200 , or about $ 1,430 for the next three years .
This amount is just a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The experience of these 120 volunteers living on an almost minimum wage will be a comparison to the lives of 1,380 other citizens that will not be receiving these stipends .
According the Business Insider , The German Institute for Economic Research is conducting the experiment that is being funded through private donations of around 140,000 individuals .
Both the left and right political parties have raised their concerns on basic income .
Notable names that have also demanded for this include venture capitalists and tech oligarchs like Marc Andreesen , Peter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up this plan have stated that if basic income exists , inequality amongst citizens would be reduced and financial security will be gained by the marginally poor .
Andrew Yang , the former Democratic presidential candidate also suggested that a universal basic income is needed in order to prevent a worsening of the humanitarian and financial crisis the country is facing right now .
On the other hand , critics on the left have claimed that having basic income is a ‘ neoliberal trojan horse ’ that would eventually dismantle the remains of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paying people for being alive ” stipend which will in turn , destruct the social safety nets that protect that most vulnerable members of society and led to an even more extreme inequality .
Supporters on the right , however , say that this idea is too expensive and would disincentivize others that are seeking for better jobs and opportunities , knowing they can rely on a basic income stipend .
It would end up subsidizing “ junkies , alcoholics , and scam artists.
” With the present reality of thousands of citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the worldwide decline in consumer demand and household spending , the idea of a universal basic income has been an idea that is growing more popular since the 2008 European financial crash .
In Spain , almost a million citizens have lost their jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic , leading public officials to think twice about offering UBI of between €462 – €1,105 depending on the size of family to the country ’ s extreme poor .
Although , a problem they are encountering is the wide gap that have left out at-risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ migrant workers , whom will not be applicable to receive the UBI .
Italy has also experimented with basic income plans through the form of unemployment insurance , but with many people being left out of these advantages , it did not prove to be a ‘ universal benefit.
’ With all these failed attempts , there have also been some successes to the UBI on a more micro scale .
A Silicon Valley-funded nonprofit called GiveDirectly had great success in giving residents of a small Kenyan village an equivalent of USD $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the New Yorker that the village which once lacked even paved roads , electricity and decent plumbing , has now flourished to “ a bubbling pot of enterprise , as residents whose days used to be about survival save , budget and plan.
” Other politicians belonging to different spectrums in Columbia are also pushing for the government to being an Emergency Basic Income in order to lessen the Covid-19 damage that the citizens are suffering .
The first city in South America to offer basic income was Bogota , under Green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered to the most vulnerable households that could not even feed themselves amidst the lockdown .
According to a press release delivered by the city of Bogota , their plan also included an integration of 581,000 households into the banking system .
The researchers behind the German UBI hope that the conclusions taken from their experiment will help improve the debate about basic income through backed up scientific evidence .
“ The debate about the basic income has so far been like a philosophical salon in good moments and a war of faith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schupp , who is leading the study .
“ It is — on both sides — shaped by clichés : Opponents claim that with a basic income people would stop working in order to dull on the couch with fast food and streaming services , ” he continued .
“ Proponents argue that people will continue to do fulfilling work , become more creative and charitable , and save democracy.
” “ Incidentally , these stereotypes also flow into economic simulations as assumptions about the supposed costs and benefits of a basic income @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can improve this if we replace these stereotypes with empirically proven knowledge and can therefore lead a more appropriate debate.
” What are your thoughts ?
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As the worldwide economies continue on with the struggle of an unforeseen recession due to the coronavirus pandemic, governments of every country are scrambling to find solutions to minimizing all the social and financial damage Covid-19 has affected such as unemployment, hunger, emotional distress and other traumatizing events.
With the worsening crisis on everyday lives, Germany will begin a trial for universal basic income (UBI), which will provide 120 citizens a monthly stipend of €1,200, or about $1,430 for the next three years. This amount is just a little over the poverty line in the country.
The experience of these 120 volunteers living on an almost minimum wage will be a comparison to the lives of 1,380 other citizens that will not be receiving these stipends. According the Business Insider, The German Institute for Economic Research is conducting the experiment that is being funded through private donations of around 140,000 individuals.
Both the left and right political parties have raised their concerns on basic income. Notable names that have also demanded for this include venture capitalists and tech oligarchs like Marc Andreesen, Peter Thiel and Jack Dorsey.
Supporters backing up this plan have stated that if basic income exists, inequality amongst citizens would be reduced and financial security will be gained by the marginally poor. Andrew Yang, the former Democratic presidential candidate also suggested that a universal basic income is needed in order to prevent a worsening of the humanitarian and financial crisis the country is facing right now.
On the other hand, critics on the left have claimed that having basic income is a ‘neoliberal trojan horse’ that would eventually dismantle the remains of their welfare state by offering the “paying people for being alive” stipend which will in turn, destruct the social safety nets that protect that most vulnerable members of society and led to an even more extreme inequality.
Supporters on the right, however, say that this idea is too expensive and would disincentivize others that are seeking for better jobs and opportunities, knowing they can rely on a basic income stipend. It would end up subsidizing “junkies, alcoholics, and scam artists.”
With the present reality of thousands of citizens losing their jobs, as well as the worldwide decline in consumer demand and household spending, the idea of a universal basic income has been an idea that is growing more popular since the 2008 European financial crash.
In Spain, almost a million citizens have lost their jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic, leading public officials to think twice about offering UBI of between €462 – €1,105 depending on the size of family to the country’s extreme poor. Although, a problem they are encountering is the wide gap that have left out at-risk members of the society like the undocumented migrant workers, whom will not be applicable to receive the UBI.
Italy has also experimented with basic income plans through the form of unemployment insurance, but with many people being left out of these advantages, it did not prove to be a ‘universal benefit.’
With all these failed attempts, there have also been some successes to the UBI on a more micro scale. A Silicon Valley-funded nonprofit called GiveDirectly had great success in giving residents of a small Kenyan village an equivalent of USD $22. Economic journalist Annie Lowrey shared with the New Yorker that the village which once lacked even paved roads, electricity and decent plumbing, has now flourished to “a bubbling pot of enterprise, as residents whose days used to be about survival save, budget and plan.”
Other politicians belonging to different spectrums in Columbia are also pushing for the government to being an Emergency Basic Income in order to lessen the Covid-19 damage that the citizens are suffering. The first city in South America to offer basic income was Bogota, under Green Party Mayor Claudia Lopez. This was offered to the most vulnerable households that could not even feed themselves amidst the lockdown. According to a press release delivered by the city of Bogota, their plan also included an integration of 581,000 households into the banking system.
The researchers behind the German UBI hope that the conclusions taken from their experiment will help improve the debate about basic income through backed up scientific evidence.
“The debate about the basic income has so far been like a philosophical salon in good moments and a war of faith in bad times,” said Jürgen Schupp, who is leading the study. “It is — on both sides — shaped by clichés: Opponents claim that with a basic income people would stop working in order to dull on the couch with fast food and streaming services,” he continued. “Proponents argue that people will continue to do fulfilling work, become more creative and charitable, and save democracy.” “Incidentally, these stereotypes also flow into economic simulations as assumptions about the supposed costs and benefits of a basic income,” he added. “We can improve this if we replace these stereotypes with empirically proven knowledge and can therefore lead a more appropriate debate.”
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trueactivist--2020-09-17--Satirical Artist John Holcroft Perfectly Captures Society’s Problems In His Brutally Honest Pieces

Issues in today ’ s society are a dime a dozen .
The simplest examples are social media addiction , an ongoing pandemic , corruption , inequality and a lot of others .
Most of us go through our daily lives without even noticing that these problems exist ; it ’ s either were not aware they are happening to us , or we aren ’ t in situations wherein they occur .
Artist John Holcroft does however showcase and illustrates pressing issues in today ’ s world through his satirical and creative art .
Holcroft lives in the U.K. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1996 .
His simplistic approach to his pieces hides a deeper , more complicated and realistic meaning behind each and every one of them .
Through one illustration , he is able to portray such a serious and life threatening topic that is expounded through every one of his viewer ’ s eyes .
Holcroft ’ s past clients included Telegraph , BBC , The Guardian , The Times and other notable corporations .
When asked where his inspiration comes from while he is creating his art and when he began , Holcroft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1996 , originally studying graphic design in the early ’ 90s , but the recession made it impossible to find work especially as technology was going through a big change .
I decided to illustrate using acrylics on board , which changed to digital in 2000 .
Having created a few different styles , I settled on my current style in 2010 and have been progressing ever since .
I get my inspiration from observing life in general .
I ’ ve always been an odd-ball and seen things differently so I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As a freelance artist , Holcroft does a lot of commission work .
He describes his art style as : “ My style is conceptual and can sometimes be satirical , but I can normally adapt to the brief I ’ m working on .
The look of my style was originally supposed to emulate the old-style screen-print posters , but it has evolved in the last 10 years and nowadays , I try to keep it simple but hard-hitting.
” For Holcroft , he shares his art representing hard-hitting issues that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is most passionate about : “ I ’ m not more passionate about issues than anyone else ; however , I don ’ t like injustices of any kind so I usually focus my concepts on the things most people care about , such as corporate greed , climate change , and politics .
If I had the power to change the world I would try to put an end to corrupt governments and corporate giants having control .
I would make sure money is put in the right places , i.e .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a fairer system that cares for ordinary people.
” “ I don ’ t set out to lampoon different parts of society and I ’ m not on a crusade to solve all problems of today .
I ’ m an illustrator and it ’ s how I make my living so I need to create show pieces to attract work and the work I create has to resonate with people.
” What are people ’ s reactions when they see Holcroft ’ s art depicting current events ?
“ Most people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give me positive feedback , whereas others either don ’ t quite get it or take great offence and give me grief .
The point of my work is to get you thinking and discussing .
Of course there will be those who disagree with my points and that ’ s fine because it keeps me in check.
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Working from home during the pandemic 3 .
How social media negatively impacts teenagers on how they see themselves 10 .
Financial woes during the pandemic What are your thoughts ?
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Issues in today’s society are a dime a dozen. The simplest examples are social media addiction, an ongoing pandemic, corruption, inequality and a lot of others. Most of us go through our daily lives without even noticing that these problems exist; it’s either were not aware they are happening to us, or we aren’t in situations wherein they occur.
Artist John Holcroft does however showcase and illustrates pressing issues in today’s world through his satirical and creative art. Holcroft lives in the U.K. and has been creating art pieces since 1996. His simplistic approach to his pieces hides a deeper, more complicated and realistic meaning behind each and every one of them. Through one illustration, he is able to portray such a serious and life threatening topic that is expounded through every one of his viewer’s eyes. Holcroft’s past clients included Telegraph, BBC, The Guardian, The Times and other notable corporations.
When asked where his inspiration comes from while he is creating his art and when he began, Holcroft said:
”I started illustrating professionally in 1996, originally studying graphic design in the early ’90s, but the recession made it impossible to find work especially as technology was going through a big change. I decided to illustrate using acrylics on board, which changed to digital in 2000. Having created a few different styles, I settled on my current style in 2010 and have been progressing ever since. I get my inspiration from observing life in general. I’ve always been an odd-ball and seen things differently so I think it shows in my work.”
As a freelance artist, Holcroft does a lot of commission work. He describes his art style as:
“My style is conceptual and can sometimes be satirical, but I can normally adapt to the brief I’m working on. The look of my style was originally supposed to emulate the old-style screen-print posters, but it has evolved in the last 10 years and nowadays, I try to keep it simple but hard-hitting.”
For Holcroft, he shares his art representing hard-hitting issues that are present in today’s world he is most passionate about:
“I’m not more passionate about issues than anyone else; however, I don’t like injustices of any kind so I usually focus my concepts on the things most people care about, such as corporate greed, climate change, and politics. If I had the power to change the world I would try to put an end to corrupt governments and corporate giants having control. I would make sure money is put in the right places, i.e.: tackling climate change and I would have a fairer system that cares for ordinary people.” “I don’t set out to lampoon different parts of society and I’m not on a crusade to solve all problems of today. I’m an illustrator and it’s how I make my living so I need to create show pieces to attract work and the work I create has to resonate with people.”
What are people’s reactions when they see Holcroft’s art depicting current events?
“Most people appreciate the concepts in my work and give me positive feedback, whereas others either don’t quite get it or take great offence and give me grief. The point of my work is to get you thinking and discussing. Of course there will be those who disagree with my points and that’s fine because it keeps me in check.”
1. Working from home during the pandemic
2. Heading to nowhere
3. How social media negatively impacts teenagers on how they see themselves
4. Coping with mental health during isolation
5. A shadow of the truth
6. Love hurts
7. Snakes and ladders of privilege
8. Hiding behind a cage
9. Sheep following blindly
10. Financial woes during the pandemic
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trueactivist--2020-09-16--An Ancient Breed Of Singing Dogs Not Seen In 50 Years Gets Noticed In The Wild

Sometimes nature treats us to some wonderful surprises .
Especially when it ’ s about animals thought to be extinct in the wild .
Well , a certain breed of dog thought to be extinct for 50 years has surfaced in the wild in the remote highlands of Papua , Indonesia .
The New Guinea singing dog is extremely rare , and only thought to exist in captivity .
It is named such due to its melodic and unique howl , characterized by an increase in pitch from the start to very high frequencies near the end .
Only about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to live in zoos and conservation centers around the world .
They are the descendants of the few wild dogs captured in the 1970s .
As luck would have it , back in 2016 , a group of researchers spotted a pack of wild dogs in the remote highlands of Papua , Indonesia .
They were pleasantly surprised to observe that they were the thought-to-be extinct New Guinea singing dog breed .
A few years later , scientists went back to the region to study the site , and collected blood samples from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physiological , demographical , and behavioral data .
They wanted to confirm if these dogs were indeed related to the ancient breed .
A study published recently indicates that these dogs and the ancient singing dog breed are much more closely linked than any other canine .
There is a 70 % genetic overlap with the captive singing dog population .
The harmonic vocalization is really unique , not just among dogs , but in nature itself .
Elaine Ostrander , senior author of the paper on the dogs , stated “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started with eight dogs , and they ’ ve been bred to each other , bred to each other , and bred to each other for generations – so they ’ ve lost a lot of genetic diversity , ” she explained to CNN .
Hopefully , the newly discovered wild dogs will help preserve the ancient breed by breeding them with the captive dogs in conservation centers .
Ostrander added , “ New Guinea singing dogs are rare .
They ’ re exotic .
They have this beautiful harmonic vocalization that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nature , so losing that as a species is not a good thing .
We don ’ t want to see this animal disappear.
” Definitely a species to take care of…it is sad that several species of animals have indeed become extinct .
Man should do their best to protect the “ lower ” species of creatures , it is our responsibility to do so .
Hopefully , this rare breed will thrive and fill the air with their singing .
There were several reactions from people when the news broke out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hopefully all goes well for these lovable and unique dogs .
Only time will tell .
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Sometimes nature treats us to some wonderful surprises. Especially when it’s about animals thought to be extinct in the wild. Well, a certain breed of dog thought to be extinct for 50 years has surfaced in the wild in the remote highlands of Papua, Indonesia.
The New Guinea singing dog is extremely rare, and only thought to exist in captivity. It is named such due to its melodic and unique howl, characterized by an increase in pitch from the start to very high frequencies near the end. Only about 200 of this dog breed are known to live in zoos and conservation centers around the world. They are the descendants of the few wild dogs captured in the 1970s.
As luck would have it, back in 2016, a group of researchers spotted a pack of wild dogs in the remote highlands of Papua, Indonesia. They were pleasantly surprised to observe that they were the thought-to-be extinct New Guinea singing dog breed. A few years later, scientists went back to the region to study the site, and collected blood samples from three of the dogs, together with physiological, demographical, and behavioral data. They wanted to confirm if these dogs were indeed related to the ancient breed. A study published recently indicates that these dogs and the ancient singing dog breed are much more closely linked than any other canine. There is a 70% genetic overlap with the captive singing dog population.
The harmonic vocalization is really unique, not just among dogs, but in nature itself. Elaine Ostrander, senior author of the paper on the dogs, stated “The conservation dogs are super inbred. It started with eight dogs, and they’ve been bred to each other, bred to each other, and bred to each other for generations – so they’ve lost a lot of genetic diversity,” she explained to CNN. Hopefully, the newly discovered wild dogs will help preserve the ancient breed by breeding them with the captive dogs in conservation centers. Ostrander added, “ New Guinea singing dogs are rare. They’re exotic. They have this beautiful harmonic vocalization that you don’t find anywhere else in nature, so losing that as a species is not a good thing. We don’t want to see this animal disappear.”
Definitely a species to take care of…it is sad that several species of animals have indeed become extinct. Man should do their best to protect the “lower” species of creatures, it is our responsibility to do so. Hopefully, this rare breed will thrive and fill the air with their singing. There were several reactions from people when the news broke out, some hilarious, some seriously concerned. Hopefully all goes well for these lovable and unique dogs. Only time will tell.
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trueactivist--2020-09-18--California’s Magnificent Redwood Forest Can Be Enjoyed Via Railbike, And It Makes For An Astonishing

California’s Magnificent Redwood Forest Can Be Enjoyed Via Railbike, And It Makes For An Astonishing Trip

California is a state with several tourist attractions .
One of the more natural and scenic is the famous Redwood Forest , with giant sequoia trees , which grow over 200 feet tall , and measure over 20 feet in diameter .
The largest currently is known as General Sherman , which stands around 275 feet , and is over 36 feet in diameter .
The forest is a stunning and magnificent attraction , and can now be enjoyed via railbike , which makes it easier and more accessible to enjoy the scenery .
Let ’ s go back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It all began in the early 1880s , with lumbermen James Hunter , C.R .
Johnson , and Calvin Stewart .
They joined forces to expand timber operations in Mendocino County , California .
Not long after , in 1885 , the Fort Bragg Railroad was formed to make transporting lumber less difficult .
Basically , this was the origin of what would eventually become the California Western Railroad , also known popularly as The Skunk .
The nickname started in 1925 when motorcars were introduced , now also called railbuses or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were powered by gasoline engines for power , with stoves burning crude oil to keep the passengers warm .
This combination of fumes created a distinct odor , hence the nickname Skunk , and old-timers living along the line swore that you could smell them even before you could see them .
The California Western Railroad was originally operated by a division of the Fort Bragg mill , but by the mid-1960s , was managed by the Arizona-based Kyle Railways , which eventually purchased it in 1987 .
By August of 1996 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bought California Western , making the 111 year-old line an independent business for the first time .
Using railbikes to pedal through parts of the Redwood Forest easily became a popular attraction .
Even more popular than the Magical Christmas Train during the yuletide season , or taking a ride on the Pumpkin Express .
The railbikes fit two people , so you can have a private tour with your loved one .
And the custom-built electric railbikes are comfortable and practically silent .
The historic track goes through a scenic route along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bridges leading into the heart of the ancient redwoods of Mendocino County .
“ Chief Skunk ” Robert Jason Pinoli , explained that redwoods only grow naturally in a certain area…from Big Sur to the California-Oregon border .
There are several parks that showcase these magnificent giant trees .
“ These trees are hundreds of feet tall and are each a unique monument to the very forest they make up .
The tracks of the Skunk Train date back to 1885 , and trains have been running over them continuously for 135 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interview , the “ Chief Skunk ” also proudly said , “ The Redwood Forest is a dreamlike place , particularly on a rainy or misty day , it ’ s like a scene from Jurassic Park.
” Truly a magnificent scenic sight to behold .
Pinoli further added , “ Common sightings are otters , egrets , a lounging turtle , deer , and on the early morning trip , an occasional bear too.
” The railbikes were originally presumed to entice more millennials to experience the route of the Skunk Train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all ages , as the railbikes were perfect for people with mobility issues .
Plus there is no need to steer , and you move at your own pace .
You can venture on your own ( two people ) , or gather into groups should you have more friends or family you want to share the trip with .
There are also stopovers , like at Glen Blair Junction , which have picnic tables , and a redwood loop trail .
The cost per railbike is $ 250 , which includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And the tour is surely worth more than the price .
A magnificent forest with incredible trees and scenery .
And an astonishing way to enjoy it all .
So next time you are visiting California , make time for the Skunk Train route via railbikes , and enjoy the Redwood Forest .
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California is a state with several tourist attractions. One of the more natural and scenic is the famous Redwood Forest, with giant sequoia trees, which grow over 200 feet tall, and measure over 20 feet in diameter. The largest currently is known as General Sherman, which stands around 275 feet, and is over 36 feet in diameter. The forest is a stunning and magnificent attraction, and can now be enjoyed via railbike, which makes it easier and more accessible to enjoy the scenery. Let’s go back in history to understand how this came about.
It all began in the early 1880s, with lumbermen James Hunter, C.R. Johnson, and Calvin Stewart. They joined forces to expand timber operations in Mendocino County, California. Not long after, in 1885, the Fort Bragg Railroad was formed to make transporting lumber less difficult. Basically, this was the origin of what would eventually become the California Western Railroad, also known popularly as The Skunk. The nickname started in 1925 when motorcars were introduced, now also called railbuses or railcruisers. These were self-propelled motorcars that were powered by gasoline engines for power, with stoves burning crude oil to keep the passengers warm. This combination of fumes created a distinct odor, hence the nickname Skunk, and old-timers living along the line swore that you could smell them even before you could see them.
The California Western Railroad was originally operated by a division of the Fort Bragg mill, but by the mid-1960s, was managed by the Arizona-based Kyle Railways, which eventually purchased it in 1987. By August of 1996, a local group of Mendocino Coast investors bought California Western, making the 111 year-old line an independent business for the first time.
Using railbikes to pedal through parts of the Redwood Forest easily became a popular attraction. Even more popular than the Magical Christmas Train during the yuletide season, or taking a ride on the Pumpkin Express. The railbikes fit two people, so you can have a private tour with your loved one. And the custom-built electric railbikes are comfortable and practically silent. The historic track goes through a scenic route along Pudding Creek, over awesome wooden trestle bridges leading into the heart of the ancient redwoods of Mendocino County.
“Chief Skunk” Robert Jason Pinoli, explained that redwoods only grow naturally in a certain area…from Big Sur to the California-Oregon border. There are several parks that showcase these magnificent giant trees. “These trees are hundreds of feet tall and are each a unique monument to the very forest they make up. The tracks of the Skunk Train date back to 1885, and trains have been running over them continuously for 135 years,” Pinoli explained. In an interview, the “Chief Skunk” also proudly said, “The Redwood Forest is a dreamlike place, particularly on a rainy or misty day, it’s like a scene from Jurassic Park.” Truly a magnificent scenic sight to behold. Pinoli further added, “Common sightings are otters, egrets, a lounging turtle, deer, and on the early morning trip, an occasional bear too.”
The railbikes were originally presumed to entice more millennials to experience the route of the Skunk Train, but apparently, it attracted people of all ages, as the railbikes were perfect for people with mobility issues. Plus there is no need to steer, and you move at your own pace. You can venture on your own (two people), or gather into groups should you have more friends or family you want to share the trip with. There are also stopovers, like at Glen Blair Junction, which have picnic tables, and a redwood loop trail. The cost per railbike is $250, which includes the 8% Historic Preservation Assessment. And the tour is surely worth more than the price.
A magnificent forest with incredible trees and scenery. And an astonishing way to enjoy it all. So next time you are visiting California, make time for the Skunk Train route via railbikes, and enjoy the Redwood Forest.
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trueactivist--2020-09-21--Alabama Has Officially Passed Into Law Chemical Castration For Child Molesters

Most people will agree that one of the worst crimes is child molestation .
Sadly , this crime is not always reported , and the criminal sometimes never gets caught and punished .
Even worse , a lot of acts of child molestation are perpetuated by family members .
Well , the state of Alabama has finally put their foot down .
Republican Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently signed a bill into law that requires convicted sex offenders to undergo chemical castration a month prior to being released from custody .
And they will also have to foot the bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offenders “ convicted of a sex offense involving a person under the age of 13 ” will be chemically castrated a month prior to their release , and will be required to continue the treatment “ until the court determines the treatment is no longer necessary.
” The sex offenders would be required to pay for the treatment , and the denial of their parole will not be based solely on their inability to pay .
So what is chemical castration ?
Under the law , chemical castration is defined as “ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not limited to , medroxyprogesterone acetate treatment or its chemical equivalent , that , among other things , reduces , inhibits , or blocks the production of testosterone , hormones , or other chemicals in a person ’ s body.
” Unlike surgical castration , it does not remove organs or is it a form of sterilization .
Governor Ivey said , “ This bill is a step towards protecting children in Alabama , ” it was passed by both houses mid-year in 2019 .
Alabama was the latest to pass such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pass the bill in 1996 .
Other states that enforce this law include Oregon , Louisiana , Florida , Montana , Georgia , and Texas .
If the offender decides to halt the treatment , it would be considered a violation of parole , and will be sent back to prison .
There will always be two sides to a coin .
While many support the bill , there are a few who deem it unconstitutional .
The Alabama Civil Liberties Union ( ACLU ) argues it is close to cruel and unusual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 8th Amendment ) , and violates people ’ s rights to privacy .
The ACLU executive director , Randall Marshall , explains that the law does not guarantee prevention of child molestation .
In a statement to CNN , he said , “ It certainly presents serious issues about involuntary medical treatment , informed consent , the right to privacy , and cruel and unusual punishment .
And , it is a return , if you will , to the dark age .
This kind of punishment for crimes is something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but as we ’ ve gotten more enlightened in criminal justice , we ’ ve gotten away from this kind of retribution.
” Republican Representative Steve Hurst , who proposed the bill , was quick to react : “ I had people call me in the past when I introduced it and said ’ Don ’ t you think this is inhumane ?
’ I asked them , ‘ What ’ s more inhumane than when you take a little infant child and you sexually molest that infant child when the child can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they have to go through all the things all the things they have to go through ?
’ If you want to talk about inhumane , that ’ s inhumane .
They have marked this child for life and the punishment should fit the crime.
” Still , some critics contend that the law is unfairly coercive to inmates , who may be forced to choose between staying in prison and taking the treatment .
And there may be side effects , physiologically and psychologically .
A spokesperson for the National Patient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement to CNN : “ Medical decisions should remain between a patient and their provider .
I worry about any precedent that allows the state to use health care as a form of punishment.
” Questions whether it works , ethical concerns , and other issues , continue to criticize the law .
However , note that it is not a painful treatment , and is not permanent .
It has been used effectively by other countries even before the US considered it .
Child molestation is horrendous .
Sexual assault to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chemical castration is a mild punishment compared to the crime .
You be the judge .
What are your thoughts ?
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Most people will agree that one of the worst crimes is child molestation. Sadly, this crime is not always reported, and the criminal sometimes never gets caught and punished. Even worse, a lot of acts of child molestation are perpetuated by family members. Well, the state of Alabama has finally put their foot down. Republican Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently signed a bill into law that requires convicted sex offenders to undergo chemical castration a month prior to being released from custody. And they will also have to foot the bill for it.
The law states that offenders “convicted of a sex offense involving a person under the age of 13” will be chemically castrated a month prior to their release, and will be required to continue the treatment “until the court determines the treatment is no longer necessary.” The sex offenders would be required to pay for the treatment, and the denial of their parole will not be based solely on their inability to pay.
So what is chemical castration? Under the law, chemical castration is defined as “the receiving of medication, including, but not limited to, medroxyprogesterone acetate treatment or its chemical equivalent, that, among other things, reduces, inhibits, or blocks the production of testosterone, hormones, or other chemicals in a person’s body.” Unlike surgical castration, it does not remove organs or is it a form of sterilization.
Governor Ivey said, “This bill is a step towards protecting children in Alabama,” it was passed by both houses mid-year in 2019. Alabama was the latest to pass such a law, California was the first to pass the bill in 1996. Other states that enforce this law include Oregon, Louisiana, Florida, Montana, Georgia, and Texas. If the offender decides to halt the treatment, it would be considered a violation of parole, and will be sent back to prison.
There will always be two sides to a coin. While many support the bill, there are a few who deem it unconstitutional. The Alabama Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) argues it is close to cruel and unusual punishment (a violation of the Constitution’s 8th Amendment), and violates people’s rights to privacy. The ACLU executive director, Randall Marshall, explains that the law does not guarantee prevention of child molestation. In a statement to CNN, he said, “It certainly presents serious issues about involuntary medical treatment, informed consent, the right to privacy, and cruel and unusual punishment. And, it is a return, if you will, to the dark age. This kind of punishment for crimes is something that has been around throughout history, but as we’ve gotten more enlightened in criminal justice, we’ve gotten away from this kind of retribution.”
Republican Representative Steve Hurst, who proposed the bill, was quick to react: “I had people call me in the past when I introduced it and said’ Don’t you think this is inhumane?’ I asked them, ‘What’s more inhumane than when you take a little infant child and you sexually molest that infant child when the child cannot defend themselves or get away, and they have to go through all the things all the things they have to go through?’ If you want to talk about inhumane, that’s inhumane. They have marked this child for life and the punishment should fit the crime.”
Still,some critics contend that the law is unfairly coercive to inmates, who may be forced to choose between staying in prison and taking the treatment. And there may be side effects, physiologically and psychologically. A spokesperson for the National Patient Advocate Foundation, Caitlin Donovan, made a statement to CNN: “Medical decisions should remain between a patient and their provider. I worry about any precedent that allows the state to use health care as a form of punishment.”
Questions whether it works, ethical concerns, and other issues, continue to criticize the law. However, note that it is not a painful treatment, and is not permanent. It has been used effectively by other countries even before the US considered it. Child molestation is horrendous. Sexual assault to anyone is deplorable. It seems that chemical castration is a mild punishment compared to the crime. You be the judge.
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trueactivist--2020-09-22--A Nurse Discloses That A Startling Number Of Women In An ICE Detention Center Were Sterilized Agains

A Nurse Discloses That A Startling Number Of Women In An ICE Detention Center Were Sterilized Against Their Will

Sometimes , some unspeakable things happen in places , and continue to do so , until someone ends up reporting it .
Well , a whistleblower at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) facility filed a startling complaint through several legal advocacy groups about a disturbing “ jarring medical neglect ” towards detainees .
This nurse admitted that there was an ongoing practice of performing mass hysterectomies on female prisoners , among other things .
With the help of several detained immigrants , nurse Dawn Wooten filed a complaint that focuses on dreadful conditions of severe neglect at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) in Ocilla , Georgia .
It is operated by LaSalle South Corrections , a private prison company .
Issues include shredding of medical requests by detainees , failure to test for infectious diseases , fabricating medical records , and numerous other reckless and unsafe actions by the ICDC management .
Detained immigrants who spoke out against this irresponsible treatment were punished with solitary confinement .
The advocacy groups filed the complaint with the Office of the Inspector General ( OIG ) for the Department of Homeland Security .
The groups were the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Immigrant Support Network , the Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights , and Project South .
Project South interviewed several women that said a lot of detained women were subject to an astounding high rate of hysterectomies , which is an operation which removes parts of the uterus , or the entire organ .
Most women were also confused when asked why the surgery was needed .
The complaint said , “ Recently , a detained immigrant told Project South that she talked to five different women detained at ICDC between October and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When she talked to them about the surgery , the women ‘ reacted confused when explaining why they had one done .
‘ The woman told Project South that it was as though the women were ‘ trying to tell themselves it ’ s going to be OK. ’ ” A detainee even compared it to being like an experimental lab rat in a concentration camp .
“ When I met all these women who had surgeries , I thought this was like an experimental concentration camp .
It was like they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mentioned that there was one particular gynecologist outside the facility responsible for the hysterectomies .
Nurse Wooten also cited that one woman wasn ’ t properly anesthetized during her operation and overheard the doctor claim that he had removed the wrong ovary .
Eventually , the woman returned to the doctor and had her other ovary removed as well .
Wooten was very vocal about the hysterectomies .
“ We ’ ve questioned among ourselves , like goodness , he ’ s taking everybody ’ s stuff out.
” The former full-time employee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s his specialty , he ’ s the uterus collector .
I know that ’ s ugly.
” Wooten added , “ Is he collecting these things or something…Everybody he sees , he ’ s taking all their uterus out or he ’ s taking their tubes out .
Everybody ’ s uterus can not be that bad…what in the world.
” The former nurse also explained that a lot of the detained women didn ’ t understand the medical purpose of the forced operation .
And some nurses who did not speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the detainees “ by simply googling Spanish.
” In one case where a detainee scheduled for the hysterectomy questioned the procedure , she was given several explanations that were completely unalike .
“ She was originally told by the doctor that she had an ovarian cyst and was going to have a small 20-minute procedure done drilling three small holes in her stomach to drain the cyst , ” the report said .
The report continued , “ The officer who was transporting her to the hospital told her that she was receiving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When the hospital refused to operate on her because her [ CV-19 ] test came back positive for antibodies , she was transferred back to ICDC where the ICDC nurse said that the procedure she was going to have done entailed dilating her v***** and scraping tissue off.
” Another immigrant explained that they are usually afraid that their stay at ICDC is like a death sentence .
” I don ’ t want to die here , ” she said .
“ Please release me , let me be with my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And yet another detainee explained that a nurse informed her that the procedure was meant to prevent her from continued heavy menstrual bleeding .
When the detainee explained that she never had such problems , the nurse snapped and “ responded by getting angry and agitated and began yelling at her.
” Surely out of the ordinary .
The incarcerated women also testified that they were subjected to extremely unsanitary conditions in the medical and quarantine unit of the ICDC .
One woman claimed she was forced to use her shampoo to clean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of cleaning solutions .
Another had to use her socks to wipe dry her cell .
“ The place is not equipped for humans , ” explains an immigrant .
“ This is the dirtiest facility I have ever been in : everything is dirty ; one shower for more than 50 people ; one bathroom for all of us ; I don ’ t even know how to give more details because it is all nasty , really nasty ; only God is taking care of us here.
” Another detainee said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them to despair and some even attempted suicide as a way out .
She explained , “ If it wasn ’ t for my faith in God , I think I would have gone insane , and just break down and probably gone as far as hurting myself .
There are a lot of people here who end up in medical trying to kill themselves because of how crazy it is.
” Of course the facility reacted to the complaint .
A LaSalle spokesperson said in an interview , that the private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health and welfare of those in our care .
We are deeply committed to delivering high-quality , culturally responsive services in safe and humane environments.
” ICE has also responded to coverage of the complaint by stating that the testimonies of Wooten and the detainees were “ anonymous , unproven allegations , made without any fact-checkable specifics.
” Sadly , the US has an awful track record of forcing people , especially from communities of color , into unwanted sterilization .
Under international standards , these are appalling human rights abuse under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for example , has sterilized about 20,000 people in state institutions for over seven decades .
In the south , black women were sterilized unknowingly without their consent during C-sections when treated as “ practice ” by medical students .
In some cases , sterilization was a condition for maintaining welfare benefits .
In a nation where the rights of people are very important , some facilities and institutions violate these basic rights for whatever reason .
Even detainees or prisoners have basic human rights .
Violators should be reminded about this , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What are your thoughts ?
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Sometimes, some unspeakable things happen in places, and continue to do so, until someone ends up reporting it. Well, a whistleblower at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility filed a startling complaint through several legal advocacy groups about a disturbing “jarring medical neglect” towards detainees. This nurse admitted that there was an ongoing practice of performing mass hysterectomies on female prisoners, among other things.
With the help of several detained immigrants, nurse Dawn Wooten filed a complaint that focuses on dreadful conditions of severe neglect at the Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) in Ocilla, Georgia. It is operated by LaSalle South Corrections, a private prison company. Issues include shredding of medical requests by detainees, failure to test for infectious diseases, fabricating medical records, and numerous other reckless and unsafe actions by the ICDC management. Detained immigrants who spoke out against this irresponsible treatment were punished with solitary confinement.
The advocacy groups filed the complaint with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Department of Homeland Security. The groups were the Georgia Detention Watch, the South Georgia Immigrant Support Network, the Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights, and Project South.
Project South interviewed several women that said a lot of detained women were subject to an astounding high rate of hysterectomies, which is an operation which removes parts of the uterus, or the entire organ. Most women were also confused when asked why the surgery was needed. The complaint said, “Recently, a detained immigrant told Project South that she talked to five different women detained at ICDC between October and December 2019 who had a hysterectomy done. When she talked to them about the surgery, the women ‘reacted confused when explaining why they had one done. ‘ The woman told Project South that it was as though the women were ‘trying to tell themselves it’s going to be OK.’”
A detainee even compared it to being like an experimental lab rat in a concentration camp. “When I met all these women who had surgeries, I thought this was like an experimental concentration camp. It was like they were experimenting with our bodies.” She mentioned that there was one particular gynecologist outside the facility responsible for the hysterectomies.
Nurse Wooten also cited that one woman wasn’t properly anesthetized during her operation and overheard the doctor claim that he had removed the wrong ovary. Eventually, the woman returned to the doctor and had her other ovary removed as well. Wooten was very vocal about the hysterectomies. “We’ve questioned among ourselves , like goodness, he’s taking everybody’s stuff out.” The former full-time employee at ICDC continued, “That’s his specialty, he’s the uterus collector. I know that’s ugly.” Wooten added, “ Is he collecting these things or something…Everybody he sees, he’s taking all their uterus out or he’s taking their tubes out. Everybody’s uterus cannot be that bad…what in the world.”
The former nurse also explained that a lot of the detained women didn’t understand the medical purpose of the forced operation. And some nurses who did not speak Spanish were able to force consent from the detainees “by simply googling Spanish.” In one case where a detainee scheduled for the hysterectomy questioned the procedure, she was given several explanations that were completely unalike. “ She was originally told by the doctor that she had an ovarian cyst and was going to have a small 20-minute procedure done drilling three small holes in her stomach to drain the cyst,” the report said.
The report continued, “The officer who was transporting her to the hospital told her that she was receiving a hysterectomy to have her womb removed. When the hospital refused to operate on her because her [CV-19] test came back positive for antibodies, she was transferred back to ICDC where the ICDC nurse said that the procedure she was going to have done entailed dilating her v***** and scraping tissue off.”
Another immigrant explained that they are usually afraid that their stay at ICDC is like a death sentence. ”I don’t want to die here,” she said. “Please release me, let me be with my family…a lot of people are afraid.”
And yet another detainee explained that a nurse informed her that the procedure was meant to prevent her from continued heavy menstrual bleeding. When the detainee explained that she never had such problems, the nurse snapped and “responded by getting angry and agitated and began yelling at her.” Surely out of the ordinary.
The incarcerated women also testified that they were subjected to extremely unsanitary conditions in the medical and quarantine unit of the ICDC. One woman claimed she was forced to use her shampoo to clean her cell because the staff deprived her of cleaning solutions. Another had to use her socks to wipe dry her cell.
“The place is not equipped for humans,” explains an immigrant. “This is the dirtiest facility I have ever been in: everything is dirty; one shower for more than 50 people; one bathroom for all of us; I don’t even know how to give more details because it is all nasty, really nasty; only God is taking care of us here.”
Another detainee said that the filthy conditions have driven many of them to despair and some even attempted suicide as a way out. She explained, “If it wasn’t for my faith in God, I think I would have gone insane, and just break down and probably gone as far as hurting myself. There are a lot of people here who end up in medical trying to kill themselves because of how crazy it is.”
Of course the facility reacted to the complaint. A LaSalle spokesperson said in an interview, that the private prison is “firmly committed to the health and welfare of those in our care. We are deeply committed to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive services in safe and humane environments.”
ICE has also responded to coverage of the complaint by stating that the testimonies of Wooten and the detainees were “anonymous, unproven allegations, made without any fact-checkable specifics.”
Sadly, the US has an awful track record of forcing people, especially from communities of color, into unwanted sterilization. Under international standards, these are appalling human rights abuse under the category of. Eugenics. California, for example, has sterilized about 20,000 people in state institutions for over seven decades. In the south, black women were sterilized unknowingly without their consent during C-sections when treated as “practice” by medical students. In some cases, sterilization was a condition for maintaining welfare benefits.
In a nation where the rights of people are very important, some facilities and institutions violate these basic rights for whatever reason. Even detainees or prisoners have basic human rights. Violators should be reminded about this, and penalized for any abuses committed.
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trueactivist--2020-09-23--Presumably Hundreds Of Thousands Of Migratory Birds Are Mysteriously Perishing Across New Mexico

It is being discovered that massive numbers of birds are mysteriously dropping dead across the regions of New Mexico and Colorado .
Wildlife researchers in the area are bewildered by the corpses of different migratory birds found by residents along hiking trails and other locations .
The astounding number of avians dying reach hundreds of thousands…possibly millions .
Experts are unclear on the exact cause of the deaths , but some believe it is possibly connected to a recent cold front , ongoing droughts , and more likely , the tremendous amount of toxic smoke invading areas from the wildfires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Desmond of New Mexico State University ’ s Department of Fish , Wildlife and Conservation Ecology told Las Cruces sun-News , “ It is terribly frightening .
We ’ ve never seen anything like this…we ’ re losing probably hundreds of thousands , if not millions , of migratory birds.
” A team of wildlife experts at the Bureau of Land Management , NMSU , and White Sands Missile Range , are helping Prof. Desmond to establish the unexpected rise in bird deaths .
The affected bird species ’ include sparrows , warblers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the western wood pewee .
“ A number of these birds are already in trouble .
They are already experiencing huge population declines and then to have a traumatic event like this – it ’ s devastating , ” explains Desmond .
A biologist at White Sands Missile Range , Trish Cutler , said , “ People have been reporting that the birds look sleepy…they ’ re just really lethargic.
” she further adds , “ One thing we ’ re not seeing is our resident birds mixed in with these dead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live here , some of them migrate and some of them don ’ t , but we ’ re not getting birds like roadrunners or quail or doves.
” Some believe the cold front that passed through the state may have contributed to the catastrophe .
But Desmond explained that , “ what is odd is the fact that we ’ re seeing this occur beforehand and we ’ re seeing it occur since then.
” However , the on-going dry spell may have played a role in the bird die-off , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wildfires .
Experts are not really sure what is generally responsible .
Desmond argues , “ it could be related to some of the drought conditions…It could also be related to the fires in the west.
” she adds , “ There may have been some damage to these birds in their lungs [ due to the fires ] .
” Desmond continues , “ They may have been pushed out before they were ready to migrate , ” she emphasized .
“ They have to put on a certain amount of fat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the migration .
These birds migrate at night and they get up in the jet stream , and they might migrate for three nights in succession , they ’ ll come down and they ’ ll feed like crazy , put on more fat and go again.
” Last September 13 , a video by journalist Austin Fisher while he was hiking in northern Rio Arriba County , showed large groups of dead birds along the trail .
While he panned the camera to show the magnitude of the event , he can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no idea.
” Reports of birds disappearing or turning up dead have surfaced as wildfires have ravaged multiple western states .
But , much is still uncertain how wildfire smoke has impacted bird populations .
“ Not much is known about the impacts of smoke and wildfires on birds , ” wrote the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on Twitter .
However , the Audubon Society notes that bird scientists and veterinarians are in agreement that smoke can leave a damaging impact on the lung tissue of captive birds , leaving them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sanderfoot , a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow , at the University of Washington in Seattle , who studies the impact of air pollution on birds , said , “ We do know that exposure to particulate matter , which of course is of great concern for human health , can affect birds as well.
” An article explained that bird populations in North America have significantly dropped by 29 percent , which is about 3 billion birds , since 1970 .
Similarly , a 2019 study explained that widespread high temperatures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tremendously change migration patterns of bird species .
Nesting places have also diminished due to pastures and grasslands being converted to crops .
And insects reduced by pesticides also contribute to altered migration patterns of birds .
Wildfire smoke is hazardous , no doubt .
Luckily for humans , we can avoid the toxic smoke by staying indoors , or moving away to safer locations .
Most creatures , including birds , are not as lucky .
Hopefully the fires soon are extinguished…many species of animals would surely be very thankful .
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It is being discovered that massive numbers of birds are mysteriously dropping dead across the regions of New Mexico and Colorado. Wildlife researchers in the area are bewildered by the corpses of different migratory birds found by residents along hiking trails and other locations. The astounding number of avians dying reach hundreds of thousands…possibly millions.
Experts are unclear on the exact cause of the deaths, but some believe it is possibly connected to a recent cold front, ongoing droughts, and more likely, the tremendous amount of toxic smoke invading areas from the wildfires across the western states.
Professor Martha Desmond of New Mexico State University’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology told Las Cruces sun-News, “ It is terribly frightening. We’ve never seen anything like this…we’re losing probably hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of migratory birds.”
A team of wildlife experts at the Bureau of Land Management, NMSU, and White Sands Missile Range, are helping Prof. Desmond to establish the unexpected rise in bird deaths. The affected bird species’ include sparrows, warblers, blackbirds, swallows, flycatchers, and the western wood pewee.
“ A number of these birds are already in trouble. They are already experiencing huge population declines and then to have a traumatic event like this – it’s devastating,” explains Desmond.
A biologist at White Sands Missile Range, Trish Cutler, said, “ People have been reporting that the birds look sleepy…they’re just really lethargic.” she further adds, “ One thing we’re not seeing is our resident birds mixed in with these dead birds. We have resident birds that live here, some of them migrate and some of them don’t, but we’re not getting birds like roadrunners or quail or doves.”
Some believe the cold front that passed through the state may have contributed to the catastrophe. But Desmond explained that, “ what is odd is the fact that we’re seeing this occur beforehand and we’re seeing it occur since then.” However, the on-going dry spell may have played a role in the bird die-off, as well as the toxic smoke from the wildfires. Experts are not really sure what is generally responsible.
Desmond argues, “ it could be related to some of the drought conditions…It could also be related to the fires in the west.” she adds, “ There may have been some damage to these birds in their lungs [due to the fires].” Desmond continues, “ They may have been pushed out before they were ready to migrate,” she emphasized. “ They have to put on a certain amount of fat for them to be able to survive the migration. These birds migrate at night and they get up in the jet stream, and they might migrate for three nights in succession, they’ll come down and they’ll feed like crazy, put on more fat and go again.”
Last September 13, a video by journalist Austin Fisher while he was hiking in northern Rio Arriba County, showed large groups of dead birds along the trail. While he panned the camera to show the magnitude of the event, he can be heard saying, “ I have no idea.”
Reports of birds disappearing or turning up dead have surfaced as wildfires have ravaged multiple western states. But, much is still uncertain how wildfire smoke has impacted bird populations. “ Not much is known about the impacts of smoke and wildfires on birds,” wrote the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on Twitter.
However, the Audubon Society notes that bird scientists and veterinarians are in agreement that smoke can leave a damaging impact on the lung tissue of captive birds, leaving them vulnerable to deadly respiratory infections.
Olivia Sanderfoot, a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, at the University of Washington in Seattle, who studies the impact of air pollution on birds, said, “ We do know that exposure to particulate matter, which of course is of great concern for human health, can affect birds as well.”
An article explained that bird populations in North America have significantly dropped by 29 percent, which is about 3 billion birds, since 1970. Similarly, a 2019 study explained that widespread high temperatures resulting from climate change are likely to tremendously change migration patterns of bird species. Nesting places have also diminished due to pastures and grasslands being converted to crops. And insects reduced by pesticides also contribute to altered migration patterns of birds.
Wildfire smoke is hazardous, no doubt. Luckily for humans, we can avoid the toxic smoke by staying indoors, or moving away to safer locations. Most creatures, including birds, are not as lucky. Hopefully the fires soon are extinguished…many species of animals would surely be very thankful.
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trueactivist--2020-09-24--Scientists Have Stumbled Upon Possibilities of Extraterrestrial Life In Venus

Recent discoveries led scientists to believe that they have detected signs of life on Venus , after they came across phosphine in the planet – a compound only produced when there is organic matter that has been broken down .
The amount of phosphine on Venus is so high that there is no other explanation or process as to why it is there .
Nature Astronomy recently published an article about these discoveries , which were led by an international team of researchers headed by Jane Greaves from Cardiff University .
In their report , the researchers admitted that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence for life , only for anomalous and unexplained chemistry , ” and further studies should be conducted to confirm all theories .
Phosphine can be created by humans through industrial processes , but the only way this can occur in nature is if it is caused by anaerobic organisms such as bacteria and microbes .
Since only organic life can create this compound , scientists conclude that it is a “ biosignature , ” meaning that there is life present in this planet .
Venus ’ surface is so hot and acidic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life would be able to exist in this planet , although some researchers theorise that species found on different planets would have a completely different composition than what we have here on earth , making other environments habitable for them .
Life on Venus could very be likely various microorganisms that live in the planet ’ s upper cloud decks that are believed to be the most habitable part , but as of late , there is little known about this area .
A fellow author of the paper , Emily Drabek-Maunder , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoke to the Independent saying : “ Either phosphine is produced by some sort of chemical or geological process that no-one knows about – or there could be a biological reason .
Our study isn ’ t conclusive that this is evidence of life .
However , what is exciting about it is that we ’ ve found this rare gas in the upper atmosphere of Venus .
Our team can ’ t explain the amount of phosphine that we ’ ve found , through our current understanding of the planet .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happening in the atmosphere – volcanic activity , sunlight , or even lightning – nothing recreates the amount of phosphine gas that we ’ ve seen.
” This report that has caused an excitement in the scientific community all happened by accident .
While researchers were looking for different compounds and their levels on Venus to establish a baseline , they came across this discovery .
While nobody expected to find any phosphine , when they saw it in their initial studies , they decided to do further research .
David Clements , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Imperial College London said : Literally speaking… What on earth does that mean ?
The possibility of extraterrestrial life on another planet .
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Recent discoveries led scientists to believe that they have detected signs of life on Venus, after they came across phosphine in the planet – a compound only produced when there is organic matter that has been broken down. The amount of phosphine on Venus is so high that there is no other explanation or process as to why it is there.
Nature Astronomy recently published an article about these discoveries, which were led by an international team of researchers headed by Jane Greaves from Cardiff University. In their report, the researchers admitted that the present of phosphine “is not robust evidence for life, only for anomalous and unexplained chemistry,” and further studies should be conducted to confirm all theories.
Phosphine can be created by humans through industrial processes, but the only way this can occur in nature is if it is caused by anaerobic organisms such as bacteria and microbes. Since only organic life can create this compound, scientists conclude that it is a “biosignature,” meaning that there is life present in this planet.
Venus’ surface is so hot and acidic which makes it highly unlikely that intelligent life would be able to exist in this planet, although some researchers theorise that species found on different planets would have a completely different composition than what we have here on earth, making other environments habitable for them.
Life on Venus could very be likely various microorganisms that live in the planet’s upper cloud decks that are believed to be the most habitable part, but as of late, there is little known about this area.
A fellow author of the paper, Emily Drabek-Maunder, astrophysicist from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, spoke to the Independent saying:
“Either phosphine is produced by some sort of chemical or geological process that no-one knows about – or there could be a biological reason. Our study isn’t conclusive that this is evidence of life. However, what is exciting about it is that we’ve found this rare gas in the upper atmosphere of Venus. Our team can’t explain the amount of phosphine that we’ve found, through our current understanding of the planet. When we try to model what’s happening in the atmosphere – volcanic activity, sunlight, or even lightning – nothing recreates the amount of phosphine gas that we’ve seen.”
This report that has caused an excitement in the scientific community all happened by accident. While researchers were looking for different compounds and their levels on Venus to establish a baseline, they came across this discovery. While nobody expected to find any phosphine, when they saw it in their initial studies, they decided to do further research.
David Clements, another author on the paper and scientist at the Imperial College London said:
“We had no expectation there was actually going to be any there. It turned from a ‘let’s try this, it’s an interesting problem, and we can set some parameters for what needs to be done’, into ‘my goodness, we’ve found it, what on Earth does that mean?’”
Literally speaking… What on earth does that mean? The possibility of extraterrestrial life on another planet.
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