legislation
The bills that Congress reject are as informative as the ones it does. Reviews of all the legislation that meet their fate in government halls.
The Guardian’s Struggle: A Symbol of Protection and Unfairness
A striking emblem of what is believed to be injustice and unfair treatment inside the legal system, the phrase “kangaroo court” has emerged in recent times as a powerful metaphor.
EstalontechPublished 3 days ago in The SwampHomeless Americans Hanging out in Local Libraries US Becoming a Failed State
Sunday, 19 May 2024 By TB Obwoge America's dying libraries, are now being used by the growing population of unhoused people. The term 'unhoused' is the new politically correct way to describe the the homeless citizens in the United States.
IwriteMywrongsPublished 12 days ago in The Swamp- Content Warning
Council House Gardens.
I live in a council house We have a chain-link fence down one side of our garden and a bought fence on a wall on the other side.
Carol TownendPublished 21 days ago in The Swamp 'Beep, Beep,' the Jeeps Weep
In a race for position, blaring horns accompanied by clouds of smoke filled the air. Four-wheeled vehicles, painted in vibrant colors and adorned with gaudy accessories, then began to speed down the street, shuttling people to the sound of roaring engines. This is an everyday scene in the Philippines, where loud and colorful jeepneys reign supreme.
Angela CantigaPublished 2 months ago in The SwampGet a Job
Someone posted "It's just that simple: Get a Job" the other day. It really stuck with me. It got me thinking of Capitalism in a slightly different light and I realized the true thing that is most reprehensible about Capitalism is what it does to people.
V. H. EberlePublished 2 months ago in The SwampWest Bengal: The Goons of Local Market
This is a real life incident where common people are harassed daily even to earn their livelihood. This is a story of a local market located at West Bengal, an eastern state of India.
Nobel NexusPublished 2 months ago in The SwampIn Orbanistan
Liberal democracies are declining worldwide, as a new study by the Bertelsmann Foundation shows. In this reverse wave of democratization, Hungary stands out as a negative European example. Once the forerunner among the countries in transition, Budapest has been relegated year by year to become the pariah in the Western world. The process is closely linked to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has governed the country since 2010.
Jurgen DieringerPublished 2 months ago in The SwampElderly Need Not Apply
Across all political affiliations, beliefs, dogmas, and voting patterns, "79% of Americans favor maximum age limits for elected officials". This is according to a Pew Research Center "survey conducted July 10-16, 2023, among 8,480 adults, [and]... June 5-11, 2023, among 5,115 adults". To put it simply:
Humanity or hegemony... now’s the time to make that decision
Since the first Cardiff humanitarian crusade in solidarity with Palestine in 2024 took place at the start of the year I’ve found it difficult to write about those that have followed due to sheer frustration that the genocide is still ongoing, now into its 114th day, and because my former employer MediaWales and its Wales On Sunday publication continue to totally ignore the marches against it, something that would have been unthinkable during my 30 years as a journalist.
Steve HarrisonPublished 4 months ago in The SwampPeru-Ecuador War Explained
October 7th (Lima, Peru) — In a joint press release, the United States Supervisors of Foreign Relations and Safety and Security announced a nearly $250 million sale of military-grade weapons and equipment to Peru to be used as part of the country's ongoing war effort with ModRE in Ecuador. This action takes place despite growing domestic and international criticism about how Peru has been conducting their retaliatory mission after ModRE paramilitary forces undertook a surprise storm attack across the border that resulted in the systematic slaughter, rape, and defilement of thousands of unprepared Peruvians and surrounding property. Hundreds of mostly civilians were also taken captive and are still being held within Ecuadorian territory.
Everything Donald Trump Accomplished as President of the United States
Donald Trump's presidency was a tumultuous era in American politics, marked by a myriad of accomplishments and controversies. From his successful business ventures to his unconventional political ascent, Trump's presidency left a significant impact on the nation. Let's delve into the various aspects of his tenure and evaluate the accomplishments that defined his time in office.
Timothy A RowlandPublished 5 months ago in The SwampWhy, When, and How was the Republican Party Formed in the United States
Introduction The birth of the Republican Party stands as a monumental moment in American political history. Understanding its roots involves delving into the rich tapestry of the nation's past and the fervent ideological undercurrents that shaped its inception.
Timothy A RowlandPublished 5 months ago in The Swamp