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When Hollywood takes Washington. Keep tabs on the celebrities influencing politics with their activism, opinions, campaign endorsements and more.
US vs. China
I wasn't supposed to be up this late. But the news was on—something about tariffs, something about Taiwan, something about a spy balloon from months ago that people are still yelling about. I muted it somewhere around 11:30. Kept the images playing on mute while I scrolled. A split screen of two flags. Two men in suits. Two countries that seem to be circling each other like boxers in a ring that never has a final bell.
By John Smith5 months ago in The Swamp
The IRAN Effect
The IRAN Effect The growing conflict involving Iran has become one of the most dangerous geopolitical issues in the modern world. As tensions rise in the Middle East, powerful countries such as the United States and China are becoming deeply involved in diplomatic and strategic discussions. Recent reports show that China has delivered serious warnings to President Donald Trump regarding military escalation, economic pressure, and regional instability connected to Iran.
By Wings of Time 5 months ago in The Swamp
Pakistan and USA Relationships in the Modern World
Pakistan and USA Relationships in the Modern World The relationship between Pakistan and the United States has remained one of the most important and complex international partnerships in modern history. Both countries have worked together in areas such as security, trade, education, technology, and regional stability. However, their relationship has also experienced periods of tension, disagreement, and changing political priorities. In today’s globalized world, international relationships between powerful countries are extremely important because they influence peace, economic development, and global security.
By Wings of Time 6 months ago in The Swamp
Was Netanyahu Really in the UAE During the Israel–Iran Conflict?
The question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu really visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the Israel–Iran conflict has created confusion and strong political debate. Different official statements have been made, and both Israel and the UAE have given conflicting versions of events.
By shaoor afridi6 months ago in The Swamp
Israel's Response to the October 7 Attacks
The events of October 7, 2023, became one of the most significant and tragic moments in recent Middle East history. On that day, Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel, leading to the deaths of many people and causing shock across the country. The attacks included rocket fire, armed assaults, and hostage-taking. Following these events, Israel responded with a series of military, political, and security actions. The response quickly became one of the most discussed international issues, attracting attention from governments, media organizations, and people around the world.
By shaoor afridi6 months ago in The Swamp
Nollywood Is in Mourning: Beloved Actor Alexx Ekubo Is Dead at 40 — His Story Will Stay With You
He studied law at the University of Calabar and was supposed to wear a wig and gown in court. Instead, he put on costumes and stood in front of cameras, and for more than a decade, his face became one of the most recognised in Nigerian cinema. On Monday, May 11, 2026, actor Alexx Ekubo died in Lagos at the age of 40 after a prolonged battle with kidney cancer. The Nollywood industry, his colleagues, and millions of fans across Nigeria and the diaspora have been in shock ever since.
By Gideon Polycarp6 months ago in The Swamp
Donald Trump Has Launched a Major War Against Iran
Tensions between the United States and Iran have exploded into one of the most dangerous geopolitical crises in recent history. Under the leadership of Donald Trump, Washington has moved from diplomatic pressure and sanctions to direct military confrontation with Iran. What began as threats and warnings has now evolved into a large-scale conflict that is reshaping the Middle East and alarming the international community.
By shaoor afridi6 months ago in The Swamp
Immunity and Practical Unaccountability
In theory, no one is above the law. This phrase is repeated often enough that it functions as a civic mantra, a reassurance that power is ultimately constrained and that authority remains accountable to the same moral and legal standards imposed on everyone else. On paper, police officers, prosecutors, and government agents are subject to the law just like any citizen. They can be investigated, disciplined, sued, or prosecuted when misconduct occurs.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 months ago in The Swamp
Bad Faith Does Not Deserve Comfort
There is a deeply ingrained belief in modern discourse that civility is always morally required, regardless of context. No matter how dishonest a question is, how manipulative the framing, or how distorted the premise, the expectation is that the response must remain gentle, patient, affirming, and emotionally managed. This belief is often treated as self-evident, as though politeness itself were synonymous with virtue.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 months ago in The Swamp
Institutions Fear Inference More Than Lies
Institutions are often willing to tolerate isolated falsehoods, minor inaccuracies, selective framing, and even outright contradictions. A single lie can be corrected, buried, explained away, or isolated from the larger structure. What institutions consistently resist is not merely factual disagreement. They resist inference. They resist the moment when separate observations are connected into a pattern, and the pattern begins to imply responsibility.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 months ago in The Swamp
Truth Is Not Obligated to Conform to Your Comfort
Truth does not exist to regulate emotions. It does not exist to protect identity. It does not exist to maintain a person’s sense of safety. Truth describes reality as it is, whether that reality is welcomed, hated, resisted, misunderstood, or completely unprepared for. That is not cruelty. That is simply the nature of truth.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 months ago in The Swamp
When Custody Should Be Removed
Any argument that emphasizes the importance of parental presence, structure, and authority becomes dangerous if it does not also specify its limits. Advocating strongly for fathers, shared custody, parental authority, or outcome-based custody standards without defining when custody should be revoked invites a fatal misunderstanding: that parental involvement is always good, regardless of behavior. No serious child-centered framework can allow that ambiguity to stand.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 months ago in The Swamp
