Nonfiction
Church of Nigeria Vs Bishop Sarah Mullally: The deep rooted misogyny the church refuses to name
When the Church of Nigeria announced it was cutting ties with the church of England following the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the headlines focused on "doctrinal disagreement." But let's be honest, what we are witnessing is not is not just theology in dispute. It is the old spirit of patriarchy and misogyny, still deeply entrenched within the Anglican Communion, wearing the robe of righteousness.
By Gift Adene5 months ago in Critique
A Holistic Approach to Restorative Justice
Restorative justice conferencing preceded by rehabilitative programming within an indeterminate sentencing model will reduce recidivism and victim satisfaction more than punitive measures alone, rehabilitation alone, or the combination of the two. Restorative justice is a rehabilitative approach that involves “conferencing” – a process that comprises stakeholders involved in a crime focusing on repairing the damage done in a manner that promotes empathy in the offender and trauma-healing in the victim. The proposed paradigm shift from retributive/punitive approaches to restorative justice can reduce recidivism rates while fostering social cohesion within a framework that emphasizes rehabilitative and goal-oriented sentencing and the healing of victim trauma. Prevailing criminal justice philosophy must dismiss dogmatic retributive justice approaches in favor of a multidisciplinary system that prioritizes reintegration and recidivism reduction as the primary goal of sentencing. Traditional justice philosophy tends to reject restorative justice as implicitly lenient on crime; however, the method enables proactive criminological insight, provides a mechanism to address the root cause of crime, and equips reintegration efforts with tools to prevent relapse. The limited research of the efficacy of restorative justice is promising, particularly in the case of Shem-Tov’s 2024 study of 143 youthful offenders convicted of medium impact felonies such as burglary and assault . The results showed a 44% decrease in recidivism probability within the first six months of release when compared to a control group who were exposed to standard sentencing models.
By Dustin Owens5 months ago in Critique
Justice for Palestine: A Struggle the World Cannot Ignor
By Mahir Aiman, writing for Bluelotusteamworks International Desk For more than seventy years, the Palestinian people have lived through displacement, military occupation, and systemic injustice. What began with the Nakba in 1948 — when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were forced to flee their homes — continues today in the form of blockades, settlement expansions, and daily restrictions on basic freedoms.
By [email protected]5 months ago in Critique
The AI Mirage:
Dhaka-In recent years, Bangladesh has made significant efforts to position itself as a leader in digital innovation among developing nations. From biometric registration systems to AI-driven governance, the country’s leadership under interim Prime Minister Mohammad Yunus has projected a bold vision of a high-tech future. But behind this veneer of progress lies a troubling reality: a pattern of misuse, overreach, and failed implementation that now threatens the rights and trust of millions.
By [email protected]5 months ago in Critique
Returning to Vocal and Writing
Wow. It's been a wild ride the past five years. From telemarketing in 2021, to a failed craft business in 2022, to Vanlifing in 2023, to wasting tons of money in 2024, to hiding in my four walls in 2025. Bizarre, absolutely bizarre. I have horror stories and comical stories. I have romantic stories and tragic stories. But most of all, I have my own emotional journey story and that begins with coming back to the world wide web to continue my writing career. And that begins with the two websites that have prompted me to call myself a professional writer: Vocal.media and allpoetry.com.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman5 months ago in Critique
Generative AI & Knowledge Gaps
Introduction: The New Knowledge Divide Generative AI promises to democratize creativity and knowledge, making vast worlds of text, images, and ideas accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Yet beneath this promise lies a troubling paradox: the very data on which these systems are trained reflects a deep imbalance in whose voices, values, and philosophies count as knowledge.
By David Thusi6 months ago in Critique
Overcoming Writer's Block
Bruce Springsteen was frustrated and exhausted when his manager, Jon Landau, insisted he write a preeminent single for his 1984 album “Born in the U.S.A.” By that point, Springsteen had already written over 80 songs for the album, yet a standout single still eluded him. Returning to his hotel later that evening, Springsteen poured all of his pent-up angst and frustration into the song “Dancing in the Dark”, wherein he grapples with the “joke[s]” that are writer’s block and self-doubt, as well as how the external pressures of the music industry and his own audience can stifle creativity and personal growth.
By Strange Overtones6 months ago in Critique
