history
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.
White Privilege and Headrights
White Privilege and Headrights Black history is United States history; likewise, United States history is Black history. The only way to understand racism in the United States is to first understand our history – the complete history. For example, the headright system was a form of White privilege which built unfair wealth.
Glenda DavisPublished 4 years ago in The SwampIdeologies At War
There has never been a war long-lasting than that of democracy and theocracy. These ideologies have been fighting almost since the beginning of government. They have been the hidden agenda of leaders past and present with the intent of resolving differences. Democracy is where every person has a say in government and have equal rights protecting free-will by separating religion from governmental processes. Theocracy is where religious laws are the laws of the land and these strict laws suppress resistance and disobedience with severe consequences. The two clash at the heart of the Middle East and the reason for lack of enduring peace. Laws of the theocracy do not necessarily equip the laws of democracy. When religion rules the daily lives of an individual who does not choose freely then it becomes oppressive. Religion has to govern personal beliefs and opinions. It cannot be the law governing the land because we have seen throughout history how wars evolved from religion. The countless dead and immeasurable damage from nations against nations, and peoples against peoples. The current uprising in the Middle East is due to theocracy, not exactly the invasion of democracy. When oppressed people are downtrodden so long and they resort to violence because they lacked the necessities of life such as jobs, food, and housing to name a few, a revolution has to happen. Democracy is ever-changing, meeting the demands of its people while theocracy happens to get stricter and harsher to maintain order. When democracy is confronted by war, it adjusts and changes most of the time for the better. Democracy is not afraid of uniting with others who believe in their people and their economy. Theocracy maintains that life has to be sacrificed and traditions preserved over individualism. Theocracy encourages repeating the same atrocities of the past. The government must break through this wall of ignorance that democracy cannot be steadily guided and in fact, will make a nation unstable. This has been perpetuated by theocracy's supporters. We must remember that theocracy has divided nations against each other, people against one another, and social classes. Democracy can break all those barriers and unite economies and defend freedoms. This war has to end. This is the hidden battle of not only current wars but past wars. We are fighting for the sake of the world. Even Africa has faced the backlash of this war, with nations constantly trying to stabilize the extremists from the Middle East. The extremists find their power in being brutally carrying out the religious laws while breaking them to recruit the young. They use religion as a weapon and theocracy blindside helps them recruit more. We know that someday that one will rule and the other will be lessened. The world has this difficult decision to make but we have to make it. Human rights are born rights and they cannot be denied. The choice of religion is a born right and the government should not choose for its citizens because free-will must be protected and provided by the government. Religion governs consciousness and is the spiritual guider of all people. A religion can only be consistent when it respects rights and does not govern and does not force obedience. Every religion and belief in the world has hints of this philosophy. And we must not use warfare for religious purposes because it increases hatred and oppression in the world. Peaceful means bring peaceful resolves. We have to remind every nation, every people, and every tribe that we come from a common ancestor and we respect their rights ending the war between democracy and theocracy.
Matthew PrimousPublished 4 years ago in The SwampThe Black Panther Party... It's Complicated
Many citizens of the United States have no idea of the legacy of the Black Panther Party or the contributions they made to society. Many believe that the Black Panther Party was a militant group that was also primarily a gang, that’s a lie. It was a social group designed for the protection and elevation of mostly Black citizens, but was open to everyone. They, and their history, is well… complicated.
Glenda DavisPublished 4 years ago in The SwampThe Present Era
The 19th in a series of 20 on the Democratic National Convention 2016: Stronger Together Dates: July 25 – 28, 2016 Venue: Wells Fargo Center, 3601 South Broad Street, Philadelphia PA. Built in 1996, it is the home of the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers. This was the first Democratic convention in Philadelphia since 1948.
John HeckenlivelyPublished 4 years ago in The SwampSeperated by 3.8 kms with a time difference of 20 hours
The 19th century was an era of standardization. As railways were connecting whole landmasses, countries were supplanting nearby occasions with an arrangement of hour-wide time regions. As sea navigation became more common, and since there was no common time agreed, sailors faced a lot of difficulties. As a result, many countries decided to standardize on a system of navigation and maps. They all came together and met in Washington DC for the International Meridian Conference to accept on standard time. There were 41 delegates from 25 countries who attended the International Meridian Conference. Many countries including the US, even before the Conference started using Greenwich as the basis for their time zone system. Additionally, 72% of the world's trade at the time relied upon ocean graphs, which had just embraced Greenwich as the prime meridian. So, countries just adopted the British standard time as an official at the Meridian Conference. In this way, the Prime Meridian at Greenwich became the center of world time.
Siddharth Shankar VPublished 4 years ago in The SwampThe Obama Era
2008: Yes We Can (And Did) Dates: August 25 – 28, 2008 Venue 1: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver CO. Home to the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche, the arena was completed in 1999. The first three days of the convention were held here.
John HeckenlivelyPublished 4 years ago in The SwampRed States and Blue States
The 17th in a series of 20 on the Democratic National Conventions 2000: The Machine Rages On Dates: August 14 – 17, 2000
John HeckenlivelyPublished 4 years ago in The SwampThe Bill Clinton Era
The 16th in a series of 20 on the history of the Democratic National Conventions 1992: A Place Called Hope Dates: July 13 - 16, 1992
John HeckenlivelyPublished 4 years ago in The SwampWonder Woman The Wilsonian
The word propaganda can be something of a loaded term. Most of the time, people view it in a negative connotation. It invokes an inherently biased agenda for political means. Often there are uses of it without the person's realization. I recall a scene from television miniseries Hitler: The Rise of Evil, in which Hitler invites reporter Fritz Gerlich to come write for him and his party.
4th of July 2020
The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day and America’s Birthday, is one of our most popular holidays, in part because it comes in mid-summer. Americans celebrate our “birthday” eating watermelon and shooting off and watching fireworks. This holiday commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia which declared that the 13 colonies were Free states and no longer subject to rule of the British King.
Robert BowenPublished 4 years ago in The SwampLiberals Versus Reagan
The 15th of 20 articles on the Democratic National Conventions 1984: A Tale of Two Cities Dates: July 16 - 19, 1984 Venue: Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco CA. Opened in 1981, San Francisco’s largest convention center is named after George Moscone, the mayor who was assassinated in 1978.
John HeckenlivelyPublished 4 years ago in The SwampDazed and Confused About the Fourth of July
Dazed and Confused is a beloved cult film, especially among teenagers. I recall watching this film with my older brother during his later high school years. With the setting of the film, it seems like something of a coming of age film for teens. It was always one small scene that stood out to me that many probably take for granted. No judgment if you skip by this scene, thinking little or anything. Is the part necessary for the plot and enjoyment of the film? Of course not! I am speaking of Ms. Stroud's final words to her class...