Essay

“Echoes of insight”
Settled in a curious town lined by moving slopes and murmuring streams, there carried on with a youthful essayist named Emily. She had forever been enamored by the force of words, winding around stories that moved perusers to far away grounds and contacted the profundities of their souls. In any case, Emily knew that to genuinely sharpen her art, she wanted the direction and criticism of individual essayists.
By Natalie A. Smith2 years ago in Critique
5 characteristics of a democratic country
The Cornerstones of Democracy: Five Defining Characteristics Democracy, a system of government that empowers the people, isn't a singular concept. It's a complex tapestry woven from several key characteristics. While there are many variations in how these characteristics are implemented, understanding these core principles is crucial to recognizing a true democracy. Here, we'll delve into five fundamental elements that define a democratic nation:
By Moharif Yulianto2 years ago in Critique
"The Lock On Door"
I had always been drawn to the old mansion on the hill. Rumors swirled that it was haunted, but I didn't believe them. I was a skeptic, a seeker of truth and reason. So, when I inherited the mansion from a distant relative, I saw it as an opportunity to uncover its secrets.
By Abbas2 years ago in Critique
The Taliban's Plan To Rule the World
While the turmoil seems to never end in the Middle East, the idea of the return of Al-Qaeda is getting more and more popular, since such a group has a historical ties with the Taliban that reached power in Afghanist in 2021. The dire situation that spells out the fate of the Afghan citizens in Taliban's regime rule hangs in the air with it bringing to mind the global setting of the day regardless of the distance.
By Amine Oubih2 years ago in Critique
Welcome to the Kali-Yuga, Have a Nice Day
I'm going to keep this short and sweet. Words fail me, but not from despair, but from a sense of elation. I've been proven correct, my central thesis is determinately, manifestly, and demonstrably true. Presently, the world burns. This does not disturb me. I'd be more disturbed if human beings weren't ready to kill and destroy each other en masse. It would seem so out of character. What? Does the entire human race have a headache or something?
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Critique
Tick Tock For Tiktok
Tiktok has been everywhere. Videos made on the app are shared on Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube. The short video app has been in the news for promoting dangerous activities, as well as for privacy concerns. Recently, there's talk of banning Tiktok in the United States if ByteDance doesn't sell it.
By Pestis Deathbird2 years ago in Critique
The confidential fund and DepEd's misplaced priorities
Among all the issues surrounding the country's education system, Vice President Sara Duterte is still adamant about solving insurgency as the secretary of the Department of Education. While she had already dropped the request for confidential funds in 2024, there are a lot of things that have not been adding up following the 150M confidential funds last year.
By Ada May Sacil2 years ago in Critique
On clout, clowns, and the Bagong Pilipinas movement
The country is off to a dreadful start with two political dynasties publicly clashing, creating a rift in the quote-unquote unity among supposed allies: a not-so-Bagong Pilipinas scene.
By Ada May Sacil2 years ago in Critique
Snapchat speed
The universal yearning of girls to outgrow childhood faster transcends generations. At some point in our own childhoods, we all harbored the wish to swiftly leap into adulthood, each driven by unique motivations. Yet, the gravity of this desire has never been more pronounced than it is now.
By Yvounne Bermudo2 years ago in Critique
Dump the drama, not the trauma
Navigating the vast realm of the internet requires a lighthearted approach as attaching importance to online content posted by strangers is a recipe for unnecessary distress. Despite being well aware of this principle, I found myself caught off guard during my daily social media scroll when a discussion on the concept of "true friendship" struck a chord.
By Yvounne Bermudo2 years ago in Critique
Root of Evil
Money is not the root of all evil. Not stupidity. Not discrimination. Not poverty. Not corruption. I used to stare upon scattered shanties where homes were built like deck of cards. I used to listen upon pleading voices of starving children and hopeless wives. But looking forward into the picture, it’s not poverty that almost killed their dreams; it was a barangay councilor.
By George Ryan Tabada2 years ago in Critique
Death of Truth
In our country doomed by the seemingly never-ending greed, the ambitious cravings of the self-centered public officials had our journalists bearing the cross of suffering, pressure, and torment upon their shoulders, walking through the path of uncertainties; barefooted on the ruthless road of intimidation. Slashed with the whips of heavy loads and responsibilities to reveal the truth yet being condemned by the threats of libel.
By George Ryan Tabada2 years ago in Critique