Dogs have long been known as man’s best friend. It’s not hard to tell why – they’re overwhelmingly loving and often full of energy. But there are so many different kinds of dogs, and while they each have

When the reputation system released, we were all excited. I figured that even though I hadn’t received the blessing of a whale yet, this new tool could help me gain a following. My rating of five seemed

Quotes can be one of the most impactful forms of communication - especially when they go viral through social media or other means. The news, especially, is always taking quotations and analyzing them,

Frustrated about low earnings? Ever get the feeling that even though you’ve got quality content, no one is viewing it as it gets drowned in the sea of new content? Well, you’re not alone. This guide is

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Let’s be honest – the grand majority of us joined Steemit to get rich quick. Unfortunately, the grand majority of us soon realized that getting rich quick wasn’t going to happen, at least not without some

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These so-called “no-go zones” ban all non-Muslims from entering, including police. “No-go zones.” (Islamophobia 2015) This is the term being attributed to areas of religious discrimination which are appearing

The mind of a writer can be a complex place, with all its ideas interweaving and overlapping. Writing can help unravel these complexities, but what happens when you take the unraveled threads and make

Whether a poetry fanatic or not a fan of poetry, everyone can have a favorite poem. I’d like to share mine and my reasons why it is my favorite, and I’d love to hear yours as well. So, here is my favorite:

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Check your privilege. This phrase came to mind today. I was participating in a group discussion about a story in which the gender of a child is ambiguous, and the child faces a difficult life. So as it