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What Hope Is There?
The following was an entry for this year’s Hubert Butler Essay Prize. The prompt was “With narratives of conflict currently distorted by misinformation and the substitution of memory for history, what are the chances of reconciliation?” It was originally written in April/May 2024. Please enjoy.
By Conor Matthews12 days ago in The Swamp
Observations On Labour's Victory
Introduction In the UK on election day we finally saw the decimation of a party that has destroyed the infrastructure of this country, used the taxpayer to line its pockets, continually attacked and bullied the sick, the poor, and ethnic nationalities, promoted xenophobia, and hopefully, the Labour Party can start to repair the absolute mess left by the right-wing incompetent criminals also know as the conservatives (with the accent on CON) and the tories.
By Mike Singleton 🌜 Mikeydred 🌛22 days ago in The Swamp
We Are Not Lazy Because We Are On Benefits
My life has not been easy. I struggled at school with bullying and school work with very little support available to me, and that continued into adulthood, where it interfered with my mental health, and my ability to find work.
By Carol Townend3 months ago in The Swamp
The Day the "One Drop" Ended
The concrete bench had a cold, unfamiliar feel. Even though we had gathered at the “Jamaica Corner” at Miami Dade Community College for over a year and a half, trying to recreate the feel of home in Miami, everyone was tense. Barrington "Barry" Salmon (Yes, that Barrington Salmon) stared off into the distance. At the same time, Paul “Lurks” Fakhouri, who would later play a significant role in shaping the sound and impact of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, fidgeted with the pages of his textbook. There had been rumors, but we kept on holding to hope. No one wanted to believe that Bob could die. But news from everywhere kept pouring in, and it was hard to separate facts from su-su.
By Geoffrey Philp 5 months ago in The Swamp
It’s Black History Month
It’s Black History Month. “I don't even know what that means.” I took this previous sentence from a mostly white oriented film, Blades of Glory (2007) that made the phrase ever more popular in the culture. The phrase found its way on a hip hop song with the clean title, “In Paris” by Shawn “JAY Z” Carter and the artist formerly known as Kanye West, Ye.
By Skyler Saunders6 months ago in The Swamp
"Is Putin Dead?"
The Russian online public sphere has been buzzing with new rumors of Putin's death this week. On Tuesday, a rumor started to circulate that he had a heart attack and was in poor shape. And on Thursday (Oct.26, 2023) an anonymous "Russian Foreign Intelligence Service General" account on the Russian social media platform Telegram posted this:
By Lana V Lynx9 months ago in The Swamp
The Voice: A Historic Disappointment
Welcome to Country: As I write this piece, I wish to acknowledge the Wangal people of the Eora nation, traditional owners of the land, whose soverignty and connection was never ceded. I pay my respects and regrets to the elders; past, present and emerging.
By Natasja Rose10 months ago in The Swamp
The Apocalypse Is Already Here (for some)
As Europeans started to make landfall in America, the apocalypse would soon begin. A disease killing upwards of 90% of the Indigenous population (estimated to be anywhere from hundreds of thousands to millions) would soon cause cities to crumble and empires to fall. According to one study published in the Quaternary Science Reviews:
By Alex Mell-Taylorabout a year ago in The Swamp
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Where political gaffes become comedy fodder.
Dear Theresa
Open letters to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; do it like they do on Downing Street.
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A Republican Cootie Infestation
I’ve found that it’s rather rare to encounter people who are familiar with the concept of dichotomies and how the concept affects our perception of everything around us, including inter-human events. This election season may be the best illustration of this phenomenon we’ll ever have. The far right Congressional Freedom caucus is the prime example.
By John Worthingtona day ago in The Swamp
Kamala Harris has entered the U.S. presidential election. What that could mean for crypto
As Kamala Harris enters the U.S. presidential race, her policies and stance on various issues will be scrutinized by many. One particular area of interest is her position on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. The crypto community and investors alike are keen to understand how her potential presidency could shape the future of digital currencies in the United States.
By Asad Mahmood NYC2 days ago in The Swamp
Since we pay Tax why are charities needed?
Since we pay Tax why are charities needed? Are we paying twice for same thing? Charities do very good work. The point is not that charities do not do good work, but they should not be needed if government bureaucracies were efficient.
By Peter Rose2 days ago in The Swamp
Tugendhat: Throws Hat in The Ring.. Content Warning.
The Bespectacled former security minister Tom Tugendhat has officially joined the race to replace Mr. Sunak. Mr. Tugendhat formerly ran in 2022 but fell short of the leadership position. Mr. Tugendhat despite not winning was given a cabinet position.
By Nicholas Bishop2 days ago in The Swamp
Why American Voters Should Choose Kamala Harris Over Donald Trump
As the 2024 presidential election looms, Americans confront a pivotal choice: support Kamala Harris, the sitting Vice President, or former President Donald Trump. Here are ten compelling reasons why Kamala Harris is the superior candidate for the presidency, especially as she aims to become the first female president of the United States.
By David Snam3 days ago in The Swamp
Kamala's Potential VPs.. Content Warning.
Vice-President Harris seems to have been quiet. Not much has happened at Kamala Harris' end of the White House. One gets the impression that Ms. Harris was consigned to a broom cupboard somewhere. Wheeled out now and again, to flank President Biden. Of course, that wasn't the reality for Ms. Harris but it seems like that.
By Nicholas Bishop3 days ago in The Swamp
The Test of Time: How Online Platforms Reshape Traditional Educational Assessments
The US EdTech Top 40 Report mentions that “classroom response and assessment” is the most adopted educator-focused product category at 12.5%. And this is not a surprise considering that any type of testing, whether online or onsite, helps not only to assess your knowledge and skills but also to see the path to improvement.
By Yuliya Mitsiakina3 days ago in The Swamp
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