Writing Prompt 302 – being in the world

March 5, 2026.Reading time 1 minute.

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discussion of federal policies: The Ocean and Polar Affairs

March 3, 2026.Reading time 66 minutes.

Forbidden Words Project

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“The Arctic is a huge area that makes up four percent of the globe and includes the Arctic Ocean, which itself is six times larger than the Mediterranean Sea.” from — from — Østhagen, A. (2026, January 8). Trump & Greenland: Is There Logic in the Chaos? The Arctic Institute – Center for Circumpolar Security Studies.

discussion of federal policies: Human Trafficking

March 2, 2026.Reading time 40 minutes.

Forbidden Words Project

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“Trump’s foreign policy has upended the foundations of the rules-based order that seeks to advance democracy and human rights. Trump has boasted that he doesn’t ‘need international law’ as a constraint, only his ‘own morality.’” from — Meeting Trump’s challenge to human rights. (2026, February 9). Human Rights Watch.

discussion of federal policies: Human Rights and Democracy

March 1, 2026.Reading time 143 minutes.

Forbidden Words Project

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discussion of federal policies: Global Health

February 28, 2026.Reading time 86 minutes.

Forbidden Words Project

“In the President’s Budget Request for FY 2026, the request proposes eliminated funding for several global health activities, including family planning and reproductive health (FPRH), neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and nutrition, stating these are ‘programs that do not make Americans safer’.” – from — Kates, J., Michaud, J., Moss, K., Dawson, L., & Rouw, A. (2026b, January 27). Overview of President Trump’s executive actions on global health. KFF

discussion of federal policies: Energy

February 27, 2026.Reading time 27 minutes.

Forbidden Words Project

“ENDING THE WAR ON BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN COAL

While the last administration declared war on American coal, President Trump and the Energy Department are fully committed to strengthening American coal-workers and coal’s critical role in powering America.” – from from — THE STATE OF AMERICAN ENERGY: Promises made, promises kept. (n.d.). Energy.gov.