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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.
Ghost Town. Content Warning.
Firstly, I want to begin by saying how deeply sorry I am to anyone affected by the Humboldt Broncos bus crash back in 2018. My heart goes out to you and your families- truly, it does. And to the survivors, continue to build a life you can be proud of.
By Chloe Unfiltered2 years ago in The Swamp
Indivisible. Honorable Mention in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge.
By twelve, a lot of kids have been through things they shouldn't in an ideal world, have to go through, have already had those formative moments of innocence-stripping done to them. That wasn't the case for me. At 12, I was still very much a kid. Until I wasn’t.
By Raistlin Allen2 years ago in The Swamp
Cure for the Bitter Cold. Runner-Up in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge.
The bitter cold. Agni didn’t have a word for it. Not yet anyway. He didn’t have any words at all, just the harsh, guttural intonations shared between his tribe that had yet to be given any definitive meaning. But now, Agni was alone. Even if the tribe had developed any words, it wouldn’t have mattered. There was nobody to talk to now.
By Bailey Bainbridge2 years ago in The Swamp
Presidential Pardons: A Reflection of Distrust and a Fragile Justice System
Presidential pardons have always been a powerful tool, allowing leaders to grant clemency, correct legal misjudgments, and, at times, make political statements. However, the recent pardons issued by former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden highlight not just their differing political philosophies but also their deep distrust of each other and the fragile state of the U.S. criminal justice system. These pardons raise critical questions about the fairness of justice, political motivations, and the broad powers of the executive branch.
By mureed hussain2 years ago in The Swamp
Giovanni the Valiant, or, Giovanni the Murderer. Runner-Up in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge.
Author's Note: St. Francis of Assisi: the first Italian poet.... one of the most celebrated mystics in the history of Christianity.... Brother to all Creation.... peacemaker....
By Sam Spinelli2 years ago in The Swamp
"For want of a nail..."
My name is Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan. I was born in British India, fought in World War II in the British Indian army, and eventually became a general, and President of Pakistan. If you are reading these, my personal, handwritten papers, I have been dead for some time. Of all the actions I participated in, and some of which I led, the most salient was the opening of China to the west, in 1972 when President Nixon visited that country, at that time the largest in the world. How did it happen? What was my part? The broad outlines are known, but how specifically? Read on, I pray.
By Paul A. Merkley2 years ago in The Swamp
A World on the Brink: The Legacy of 9/11
The sun rose like any other September morning in 2001. It was a Tuesday. The warmth of early autumn filled the air, and people hurried about their business in the bustling streets of Manhattan. The hum of life in the city was palpable, a rhythm that had become second nature to those who called the city home. To most, it was a day no different from any other.
By Latoria Hall2 years ago in The Swamp
The Big Apple in Red. Honorable Mention in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge.
There's something about 80's rock 'n roll that can get anyone feeling nostalgic. As Jouney's "Don't Stop Believing" plays in the distance, sudden feelings of affection grow in me as I remember the "old New York"; $2.25 metro card fare and salted pretzels in Central Park. But the opening lyrics couldn't be further from anything in my memory bank. Growing up in the heart of Manhattan is about the furthest thing from a small-town girl that one can imagine. With Lincoln Center just a frisbee throw away, boredom is hard to achieve and novelty is just a classroom away.
By Jessica Flayser2 years ago in The Swamp
On The Darkest Day
The breeze from the water blew across the land. This was quite different from the harsh Chicago winters. The much-needed vacation brought Nora Higgins from her wintery home to the territory of Hawaii. The palm trees glimmered in the sunlight, and this did not feel like any December she had ever felt. It was terrific to walk on the warm sand on the beach. The water and its infinite depth splashed up the shore. It was a lovely day in a world in shambles. Yet, she was glad to get some rest from the busy hospital this time of year. The flu was always happening, and the bustling city was far from her imagination. This was a calm place of refuge from a hectic life. The mountains rose in the distance as pillars of beauty. This was the time to relax and enjoy the sun despite the winter season. Some were cold, but Nora only knew Chicago and much lower temperatures. Her brown hair swayed in the wind as she soaked in the rays. It was a vacation to remember after saving up for all that time. The day was just beginning, and a luau was also planned for the evening. It was time to see a warmer climate, and I secretly wished to stay longer. The hotel was great, and the locals were kind to all who came. This place was paradise, and the lack of snow was the best part. The day was waning as she headed to a luau, and the dances were excellent, with the food even more tasty than the restaurants. Nora could only dream of being here for the week, and the sunsets over the trees were dessert. She loved her job, but this vacation was needed to bring a new perspective.
By Sarah Danaher2 years ago in The Swamp
A Sharp Spoke of the Wheel
As far as we know, the social cycle theory goes back at least as far as ancient Greece. Heck, even the word cycle comes from the ancient Greek word kyklos, which implies that they were looking back at other cultures and civilizations we don’t know much of anything about, and coming to the same conclusions.
By Meredith Harmon2 years ago in The Swamp
