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Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.
Ahmaud Arbery and How his Death Ties to the Slavery Era Origins of the Second Amendment
Photo by Patrick Feller Greg and Travis McMichael and William Bryan have been convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery and face life in prison. Unfortunately, the outcome probably does not point to watershed moment where the racial bias of our system starts to crumble. Yes justice seems to have been served here. But the old system almost prevailed, and while we must continue to rattle the foundations, change also requires we unravel the history that has long allowed injustice to persist.
Rich MonettiPublished a day ago in The SwampLord Cornwallis and his life
Lord Cornwallis, who was born on December 31, 1738, had no idea how frequently his name would be mentioned throughout history, particularly in American history. If the colonists hadn't pushed for representation, no one would have known who he was. He is best known for being the British commander who was forced to surrender at Yorktown to American forces.
Monica StefanPublished a day ago in The SwampSelf Determination VS Termination
On November 20, 1969, a group of 89 Native Americans set foot on the unused Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay as a protest against the broken Fort Laramie treaty of 1868, which promised Native Americans federal land. The occupation of Alcatraz sparked a debate over Native American land loss and treaty termination and was a success towards Native American equality. The Alcatraz occupation opened up ideas for Native American freedom and equality.
Joshua ChenPublished 14 days ago in The Swamp
The One Drop Rule
In 1565, both St. Augustine, Florida, and the One-Drop Rule (ODR) were founded. From an American phrase, the one-drop rule developed into a legal term used to separate white people from everyone else.
Victor TrammellPublished 14 days ago in The Swamp
World's Top 10 Greatest Emperors
With great power comes great responsibility Great Emperors have reigned over the world, as have horrible pioneers. There have been despots and benign monarchs throughout history. This article is about the greatest and most generous rulers/emperors in history, rulers who made life better for their subjects.
S Rajesh KumarPublished 15 days ago in The SwampHow Ukraine Is Starting To Win This War???
The conflict is getting out of Putin's hands, and it's never been more clear. Here is the issue: Russia depends on attack style fighting from the Soviet Era.
Mariupol's tunnel warriors seek to slow Russian onslaught
As Russian forces close in on the southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, a small number of resistance fighters hope to slow them down using a tunnel system below a vast industrial site as their base.
Gabriel PasarePublished 26 days ago in The Swamp
Russia-Ukraine war: In Chinese media, the US is the villain
Hong Kong, China – China may portray itself as a neutral party in the war in Ukraine, but the message it communicates to its audience at home tells a different story.
Gabriel PasarePublished 26 days ago in The Swamp
Lest we Forget: Respectfully, We Need to Fix Our National Day of Remembrance.
Every ANZAC Day I am reminded of the old adage about the American civil war. ‘As a child you are taught that the civil war was about slavery. As you grow older, you learn that there were a myriad of complex factors that contributed to the war. But as you grow up, you learn that it was about slavery.’ Situations are always more complex than they seem, but a greater understanding of those complexities sometimes obscures simple truths. As a contrarian teenager, I believed that ANZAC Day was a bunch of old people glorifying war, so that us youths would be happy little soldiers for the next imperialist expansionist adventure. Of course, I grew out of that view, as I realised that the sacrifices made by those who fought for our rights deserves to be honoured. But every April 25th, my heart sinks as I see the glorification of war seep into that sombre reflection on sacrifice. ANZAC Day may not be about the glorification of war, but it’s sadly used that way.
Michael Atkins-PrescottPublished 27 days ago in The Swamp
Russo-Ukrainian War: Russia suggests it will target NATO countries
"Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warned Vladimir Putin today that the UK was ready to exercise sanctions against Russia if they do not deescalate in its military stance against Ukraine," The Sun newspaper reported.
Shain ThomasPublished 29 days ago in The Swamp
Russo-Ukrainian War: Top U.S. diplomat visits Kyiv
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, having arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, 24 April 2022, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Rumours of US President Joe Biden accompanying both Blinken and Austin have been circulated.
Shain ThomasPublished about a month ago in The Swamp
Russo-Ukrainian War: Russia aiming for full control of Ukraine's southern territory
Airstrikes against Odesa's infrastructure proves President Vladimir Putin isn't serious about peace. Repeatedly, when referencing the invasion of Ukraine, Putin has spoken of a "special operation" to demilitarise the targeted country. A missile struck the city's infrastructure on Saturday, 23 April 2022.
Shain ThomasPublished about a month ago in The Swamp
