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Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.
The Architecture of the Empty. Content Warning.
"In a world increasingly obsessed with 'hollow thinking' where people are reduced to units and human dignity is phased out of the budget the act of creation becomes a form of resistance. This piece was born from a week of rigid rules and 'authoritarian bull shit,' but it ends in the only place the parasites cannot reach: the sanctuary of the imagination.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 9 months ago in The Swamp
Four Attacks in 48 Hours: How East Australia’s Beaches Became a ‘Perfect Storm’ for Sharks. AI-Generated.
In a shocking and unusually intense series of events, Australia’s east coast has witnessed four shark attacks in just 48 hours, prompting widespread beach closures, urgent warnings from authorities, and a sense of unease among locals and visitors alike. What began as a typical summer week in New South Wales quickly escalated into a perfect storm of environmental and human factors that brought these powerful predators closer to shore and into contact with swimmers and surfers in ways rarely seen before. �
By Ayesha Lashari9 months ago in The Swamp
When Death Happens in Government Custody, Accountability Must Follow
When someone dies in government custody, the question is not only what happened. The deeper question is whether the system designed to enforce the law is also capable of protecting human life. That question has returned after the death of Geraldo Lunas Campos, a 55 year old Cuban immigrant who died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in January. An autopsy concluded that he died from asphyxia caused by compression of his neck and torso, and ruled his death a homicide.
By The political Rift9 months ago in The Swamp
Former Muckamore Patient Subjected to Abuse in New Facility, Committee Told. AI-Generated.
A vulnerable patient who had been resettled from the now‑infamous Muckamore Abbey Hospital was subjected to ill‑treatment at a different care facility in recent months, campaigners told Northern Ireland’s Health Committee this week — highlighting ongoing failures in the protection of adults with disabilities. �
By Ayesha Lashari9 months ago in The Swamp
Guns in homeless housing
In the past several months, I have seen three guns in the apartments of the building I live in, Fusion Studios, which is permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. This sort of alarmed me because many people who live here suffer from mental illness or addiction. But the truth is, because residents here have signed a lease and the building receives federal funding, they are allowed to own guns.
By David Heitz9 months ago in The Swamp
Trump’s Greenland ‘Framework of a Future Deal’: What We Know So Far. AI-Generated.
In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had reached what he described as a “framework of a future deal” concerning the strategic Arctic territory of Greenland. The comments came at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland — a high-profile backdrop for what could become one of the most controversial diplomatic negotiations in recent Western history. �
By Ayesha Lashari9 months ago in The Swamp
Murders That Could Be Linked to 100 More Deaths. AI-Generated.
For years, the murders appeared isolated—tragic, brutal, but seemingly unconnected. Different cities. Different victims. Different methods. Police reports closed one case at a time, labeling them as crimes of passion, random violence, or unfortunate coincidences. But a growing body of evidence suggests something far more disturbing: these murders may be linked to nearly 100 additional deaths, forming a hidden pattern of violence that has gone unnoticed for decades.
By Ayesha Lashari9 months ago in The Swamp
Council Moves to Block Holidaymakers Parking Near Airport. AI-Generated.
As air travel continues to rebound after years of disruption, airports across the world are once again facing a familiar problem: congestion caused by holidaymakers looking for cheap or free parking. In response, a local council has announced new measures to block tourists from parking near the airport, a move that has sparked debate among residents, travelers, and business owners alike.
By Ayesha Lashari9 months ago in The Swamp
Company Fined £433,000 After Machine Crash Leaves Worker with Life-Changing Injuries. AI-Generated.
A packaging firm has been fined a substantial £433,333 after a worker at its Scottish facility suffered a severe skull fracture and permanent life-altering injuries when a heavy machine fell on him in an incident that authorities described as “entirely preventable.” �
By Ayesha Lashari9 months ago in The Swamp
UK Residents and Campaigners Move to Seek Judicial Review Against China’s New Embassy Decision. AI-Generated.
Opposition to the UK government’s decision to approve plans for a new Chinese mega‑embassy in London has rapidly escalated from protests and political criticism to a formal legal challenge. Local residents, supported by advocacy groups and some political figures, are preparing to seek a judicial review of the decision, arguing that the approval process was flawed, lacked transparency, and imposed unacceptable risks to security, privacy, and community wellbeing. �
By Ayesha Lashari9 months ago in The Swamp
