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New York declares disaster emergency after polio detected in several counties | New York | The Guardian

The governor’s latest step is a way to boost low vaccination rates in areas where the virus has been found

Source: New York declares disaster emergency after polio detected in several counties | New York | The Guardian

Democracy: Voting in Arkansas

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While story, learning from others in their languages, and continuous educational updating all connect vitally to our democracy, voting is the most visible. Voting in this upcoming midterm is especially crucial. Click to learn more about how to help the voting process in AR, and then,

This letter may also be useful once adapted,

“The Honorable Your Rep
State House of Representatives
Address of State House
Tel: num

your name
address,
city, state zip
email
your phone

Dear LawmakerTitle Name,

I would like to request a bill which would benefit state residents. …

Respectfully,
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Shira

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Bittersweet Changes – Poetry

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Happy Friday! Here is a poem I wrote that reflects my feelings around leaving the comfort of my family and friends behind. When we’re faced with big changes, overwhelming emotions stir up. But every fresh chapter holds the path to an invigorating, new, wonderful journey…

Bittersweet Changes

When I was little
I never quite planned
The puzzling path of life
Where in the world I stand

Never trembled with panic
When met with fear
My parents consoled me
Wiping off my tear

As I grow up and older
My emotions surge too
There are times I feel
Like I don’t know what to do

When I run into problems
I’m drowned in doubt
Like nothing will get better
As if there’s no way out

But as I leave my home
Looking up to the sky
I’m a bird set free
All ready to fly

With every ounce of courage
I…

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Man’s best friend

Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm

A poem in Vietnamese by Vũ Trọng Quang

Translator: Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm


MAN’S BEST FRIEND

A man’s best friend

The tight embrace

Overwhelming tears

The demons are everywhere in Bucha

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The demons are everywhere in Bucha

Beyond the brutality of the hangman

The obligatory poison

Forced down the throats of birds

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Forced down the throats of birds

the flocks escape path in chaos

Atop the despair

Blue or yellow, clouds are consistently clouds

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Blue or yellow, clouds are consistently clouds

The nefarious evil has no end

Confiscating merely sprouting trees

Sowing invasive papillae

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Sowing invasive papillae

O my lovable canine companion

Whimpering in the dark

O the calamity of our nation

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O the calamity of our nation

Peace shall be once again glorious

Because to our children paradise is owe

Your bark is our defence from heinous evil

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Your…

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