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Sex. A pleasure or just a taboo?
We cannot deny that sex is an integral part of modern society everywhere. However, sexual taboos still exist. Although in some parts of the world people openly talk about sex, we shouldn’t take it for granted. But what do we actually consider as taboo?
The 123rd state
Dealing with the American police
“I live in North Carolina, a place where every black person is very aware that you’re looked at as a criminal or a potential criminal,” said Traline DeMon Spencer, who is currently living and working in North Carolina.
“So when I do get stopped I say “yes sir no sir”, I don’t make any sudden movements that could make them think I’m trying to reach a weapon.”
The U.S. and its problem with the death penalty
Obama got real about the Islamic State
US president Barack Obama got real about the responsibilities of the United States on the rise and development of the Islamic State. Heartbreaking.
Here, the full interview with Vice News:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a01Rg2g2Z8
by Emanuele Del Rosso (Semi Serious)
Life in Gaza
“The war in 2014 was the most vicious of them all. I was afraid for my life more than ever. It was like bombs everywhere and there was no specific target,” said Mo’men Ashour, 21 years old, who was born and raised in Gaza.
Ashour is studying English Literature in Gaza. Growing up in a city like Gaza was far from the childhood he was dreaming. For him every day was full of desperation and agony about what would happen next and when all the conflicts would end. Continue reading Life in Gaza
The day Ireland raved
In an unexpected and totally accidental experiment with liberalization, Ireland’s Court of Appeal ruled yesterday that possession of Ecstasy, Ketamine, Crystal Meth, and more than 100 other substances is now 100% legal. People wishing to dig out their old trance CDs and glow sticks should be warned however: after 12am on Thursday, these drugs will be made illegal again.
The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters
by Emanuele Del Rosso (SemiSerious)
A terrorist in Rome
by Emanuele Del Rosso (SemiSerious)
