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.
Make America Great (Again?)
A lot of my batch-mates and friends from the school time have moved to the USA in search for a better future—and it's a great step towards a rewarding life. However, whenever I have a conversation with almost any of those friends, I sense the hint of pride in their tone—almost obnoxious, narcissistic pride. It's a good move to move to a different country, but that does not mean that the people you left back in your home country, or the people who live in some other country are somehow beneath you. It is not healthy, quite frankly.
By Hitarth Raval5 years ago in The Swamp
The 'C' Word
They made us hold the name coolielike a cutlass it bit us coming to Guyana – From "Coolie" by Rajiv Mohabir For as long as I can remember, the word "coolie" has been thrown around casually when referring to Indo-Caribbeans—even by Indo-Caribbeans themselves. It was only a few years ago I learned the actual meaning and history behind the word, and I was extremely surprised. I had never considered what the word really meant, or where it had come from. It was always used loosely around me, so I didn’t think it came from a negative place.
By Tiara Jade5 years ago in The Swamp
Apollo 11: Why Landing a Man on the Moon Mattered
“That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” When Neil Armstrong stepped foot on the Moon in July of 1969, the world took a large sigh of relief. It had taken a lot of time, money, and a lot of manpower to reach that moment. After the Apollo 1 fire in 1967 that killed astronauts Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Edward H. White, and Roger Chaffee, most wondered if it was even worth going to the Moon. Apollo 11 proved it was.
By Shandi Pace5 years ago in The Swamp
Authority and the Truth
Truth is defined as a judgment or idea that is true or accepted as true. The two areas of knowledge examples I will be talking about are the history of immigration in the United States as well as the way women were subjugated in the name of mental illnesses during the 1800s-1900s, which falls under human science. Authority does not always tell the truth, yet people still believe their explanations and trust authoritative figures. This is explicitly shown by the history of immigration laws and the mistreatment of women within human science.
By Selena Vazquez5 years ago in The Swamp
Before Queen Elizabeth, There Was Princess Elizabeth
She was stern, she was smart and cunning, she cared for her people among all else, she refused to be tricked or used, and she was The Virgin Queen. Queen Elizabeth 1 did not pop out of the ground one day with all of her knowledge, characteristics, and political savvy that made her great, she was born and through her childhood and young adult life she learned these things and her character was molded, helping her in her reign. Not much is said on Elizabeth’s childhood and young adult life before she took the throne, so maybe a deeper look at Elizabeth’s younger years will help explain her older ones just a bit more.
By Catherine Agati5 years ago in The Swamp
Queen Elizabeth Has Legal Custody of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor
The royal family has hundred of royal rules and traditions that other families don't have. Most of the rules go back hundreds of years, and are still observed today. One of those rules dates back to 1717 that states the monarch must have legal custody of minor royal children.
By Margaret Minnicks5 years ago in The Swamp
Pre-Determined Destinies
Of all our founding fathers it was Thomas Jefferson who understood that education was vital for the preservation of our liberty. He also knew that the abuses of power would undermine, and eventually destroy, the republic. Today, too many of our elected officials are out of control. Case in point: the Trump Administration. It is our education that is fundamental for the preservation of our heritage. But too much of that has been omitted. For over one hundred years, America continues to operate on fiction of law. What we mean by fiction of law is when, "something known to be false is assumed to be true." This is stated by Ryan v. Motor Credit co., 130 N.J.Eq. 531,23 A.2d 607,621. "That statute which would deprive a citizen of the rights of person or property without a regular trial according to the course and usage of common law, would not be the law of the land."
By Dr. Williams5 years ago in The Swamp
A Democratic War
Democracy started a couple millennium ago, back in 500 B.C. in the ancient Greek city of Athens, created by an Athenian named Cleisthenes. All men, whether rich or poor, were allowed to vote by the Government. Great for men, a problem for women, who were shut out of the political power that they had during the Archaic period.
By Luke Rodgers5 years ago in The Swamp
Milosevic
Milošević’s rise to power deserves careful scrutiny, not only because it has long served as the dominant narrative of these historical events, but because it reflects the broader power-structure of socialist states in general. Despite Milošević’s prominence in European history, his rise to power is widely contested and shrouded in mystery. Traditional historians argue that Milošević rose to power due to the broad appeal of his centrist political program. Revisionist historians have challenged this view. They believe it was Milošević s populist charisma and nationalist appeal that enabled him to both gain and maintain power. In the upcoming paper, I am going to analyze how Milošević gained and maintained control over Serbia. Firstly, I am going examine Milošević’s rise to power. Discussing the context of post-Tito Yugoslavia, the catalyst of Kosovo and the charisma of Milošević. I am then going to discuss how Milošević maintained control over Serbia. Firstly, I will analyze how Milošević manipulated the media in order to facilitate his fear and victimhood rhetoric. I will then discuss Milošević’s rejection of the Rambouillet Formula; an event which epitomizes his overall strategy for maintaining power. Though I will be tackling Milošević’s rise and maintenance of power separately. The general trends of opportunism and ethnic nationalism remain prevalent throughout both sections.
By T.P Schofield5 years ago in The Swamp