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The Girl in the Underground Station
"Take an extra blanket tonight dear," my mother said, tucking a bobbly crocheted shawl into my basket, alongside the flask of tea.
J M HunterPublished 5 years ago in The SwampThe Hidden Slavery
Sherry Johnson, age 11, is a new parent and a soon-to-be wife. Instead of attending school and socializing with friends, she is forced to pay bills, change diapers, and focus on house chores. Soon, she is married to the man (age 20) at her church who raped and impregnated her. Where were her parents during all of this? They helped plan the wedding to avoid legal issues with the church. Years later, Sherry finds herself acting as a single mother to nine kids while her husband seems to have disappeared—something he does often.
Lorraine WoiakPublished 5 years ago in The SwampBrexit: Remembering the Queen Mother in Times of Uncertainty in Britain
Anyone who is a close follower of British politics knows that it would be an understatement to say that the United Kingdom is staring boldly in the face of instability and disunity due to the handling of Brexit negotiations. Parliament has squandered nearly all of their time since the 2016 referendum when the British people voted to leave the European Union. Instead of working in a unified matter to find a solution, which would allow Britain to exit on good terms with the EU and maintain stability in Britain.
John RomanovPublished 5 years ago in The SwampBrunei Wants to Punish Gay Sex and Adultery with Death by Stoning
Brunei wants to punish gay sex and adultery with death by stoning. It seems to be a history of the Middle Ages, but it is in 2019. Authorities in the tiny Asian country of Brunei intend to put into effect, as soon as next week, a law that punishes those who commit adultery or have sex with same-sex people with death by stoning—a move that has irked human rights activists across the world.
vincent ferdinandPublished 5 years ago in The SwampThe Age of Deceit
The old rule of let the buyer beware should now be applied to all and every political utterance, and not only political, since just about every part of our lives is now subject to deceit.
Peter RosePublished 5 years ago in The SwampUK Troops in Yemen: A History of Violence
Our country is weak. Our citizens are disillusioned, and susceptible to promises, which can never be achieved. Our previous generations had warned us constantly that we should never let this happen again. The many angry people of these British Isles, who feel voiceless and persecuted, are crying out for an authoritarian figure, who can unite them under another crooked and murderous ideology. We are on a path to civil war and death camps, and if you think I am exaggerating then you are incredibly naive.
Johnny VedmorePublished 5 years ago in The SwampSteil Watch: Feb-Mar
Steil Watch: February-March Edition. Congress wasn’t up to all that much the last two months, so I had to wait until there was enough to fill a report. But here is what Congressman Bryan Steil (Wisconsin’s newest representative) has been up to the last two months. For the most part, he has been voting like a pretty standard freshman Republican.
John HeckenlivelyPublished 5 years ago in The SwampIs Ocasio-Cortez the Future of US Politics?
Over the six or so months since her election, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has caught the eye of many people within the United States from both sides of the political spectrum. Those on the progressive left love her, seeing her as someone who can fix the problems they see within their system. On the right, she is seen as a dangerous socialist, seemingly hell-bent on wrecking the political system as they know it. But currently in her first term in the House, she has already made her agenda very well known with a great social media presence. But if she sees her future heading towards the White House, she may want to somewhat moderate her opinion on some matters.
Reason First: Can One Billion Dollars Really Help Build the Wall?
A border to keep people out of the United States makes as much sense as one keeping citizens within the country. The Pentagon’s decision to transfer one billion dollars to construct over 50 miles of fencing is another ugly action perpetrated by government. For people who are desperate, they’re going to find a way to circumvent the border barrier.
Skyler SaundersPublished 5 years ago in The SwampWatershed Year
As the spring of 2019 continues, there still remains over 40 percent of the population that still can't grasp the reality of what Trump and the Republican party have done and continue to do to further divide this nation. When the United States cries out for unity they fall on the deaf ears of both political parties. Today, they continue to only deepen the divide. There is more truth to it now that both the Democratic and Republican parties are entrenched with Wall Street and all those corporate donors. The high stakes of campaign contributions fuel the divisions that exist in America today.
Dr. WilliamsPublished 5 years ago in The SwampThe 12th Amendment
The 12th Amendment to the United States Constitution was first developed on December 9th, 1803, and was thereafter ratified on June 15th, 1804, because it provided new legislation for electing the President and Vice President. Currently, the Electoral College is being reevaluated as a useful part of our government since before the Electoral College was put together, each member cast a single vote. The amendment states that the Electors shall meet in their respective states so as to vote by ballot for President and Vice-President. There is a new consideration given to the fact that the Electoral College must vote a president into office by having 270 votes.
Iria Vasquez-PaezPublished 5 years ago in The SwampReason First: Is the Black Woman Still a Target in the World?
It doesn’t take an alleged white supremacist to violate the rights of another black woman, this time a senior citizen abused by a black male. While the videographers continued to capture the brief, lopsided melee, the assailant continued to punch, kick, and stomp the victim. Completely defenseless, the woman sustained bruises and cuts to her face. The question of whether black women are targets surfaces yet again. With all of the onlookers witnessing this brutal attack, no one decided to come to the woman’s aid. As everyone saw this viciousness, the thought to allow someone to record just the attacker's face while others could have rescued the 78-year-old woman from being beaten. Hatred of self remains at the crux of these attacks. The black male that committed this crime is no better than an assailant of any other race or nationality.
Skyler SaundersPublished 5 years ago in The Swamp