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Politics does not dictate our collective cultural mindset as much as it simply reflects it; We've got to look in the mirror sometimes, and we've got one.
SpaceX launches Crew-11 astronauts to the ISS for NASA on milestone Crew Dragon flight (video)
SpaceX launches NASA's Crew-11 astronauts to the International Space Station on a historic Crew Dragon flight. SpaceX successfully launched NASA's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), a significant accomplishment for commercial spaceflight and international cooperation. This mission is yet another milestone in the Commercial Crew Program, a partnership between NASA and SpaceX that has revolutionized American space access since its inception. On a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the Crew-11 mission took off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Crew Dragon spacecraft, which was given the name "Endurance" and had already completed multiple missions to the ISS, was perched atop the rocket. The reliability of SpaceX's reusable spacecraft and booster systems, which continue to set new standards for cost-effective space travel, was reaffirmed by the successful launch. There are four astronauts aboard this mission, three from NASA and one from an international partner agency. Commander Michael Barratt, a NASA astronaut with two previous space missions under his belt, is in charge of the mission. Pilot Jeanette Epps, who is making her first spaceflight following years of training and delays, and Mission Specialist Matthew Dominick, a member of NASA's 2017 astronaut class, will be traveling with him. Completing the international team is Koichi Wakata of Japan’s space agency, JAXA, a veteran astronaut with several ISS missions to his name.
By GLOBAL NEWSabout a year ago in The Swamp
From “Conspiracy Theory” to Policy Disaster — and Back Again
They mocked us in 2020. They called it misinformation, disinformation, or “dangerous right-wing paranoia.” But by 2024, nearly every “conspiracy theory” the Left swore would never happen had become official Democrat policy — cheered on by federal agencies, mainstream media, and corporate enforcers.
By Michael Phillipsabout a year ago in The Swamp
Construction on Trump’s $200 million White House ballroom to begin in September
President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious two hundred million dollar plan to build a lavish White House State Ballroom, with construction set to begin in September twenty twenty-five and finish before the end of his term in early twenty twenty-nine.
By GLOBAL NEWSabout a year ago in The Swamp
Tsunami Evacuations Ordered in South America, but Worst Risk Passes for U.S. After Huge Quake
Early on Wednesday, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, triggering widespread tsunami warnings and mass evacuations across the Pacific Rim. Officials later determined that the greatest tsunami threat to the United States had passed, despite the frantic efforts of countries in South America to evacuate individuals. At a depth of 19 kilometers, the quake, one of the strongest in recent memory, occurred approximately 75 miles offshore from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The quake's shallowness made it particularly capable of moving large volumes of water. From Japan to Chile to Hawaii, tsunami warnings were quickly issued across the Pacific Basin. Response times to emergencies were quick in South America. Chile began evacuating vulnerable coastal areas after raising its tsunami alert level to the highest level. Authorities emphasized the danger of after-waves, reminding citizens that the first wave is rarely the most dangerous. Chilean officials coordinated with local governments to evacuate thousands from low-lying areas.
By GLOBAL NEWSabout a year ago in The Swamp
Workplace Religious Expression
Lunch time! Makayla smiles, knowing she has been sitting at her desk all morning, buried in paperwork. She hides her crystals back into her desk drawer, then stands and walks to the small break room. The cravings of her prepared pita and hummus overwhelm her. As she opens the doors, she freezes. The sight of her colleagues standing in a tight circle, heads bowed and hands linked in prayer, strikes her. Her chest tightens. An awkward feeling washes over her. She hears John, her supervisor’s voice.
By Iris Harrisabout a year ago in The Swamp
Roy Cooper Enters 2026 Senate Race: A Game-Changer for North Carolina Politics
RALEIGH, N.C. — In a bold move that’s already shaking up the 2026 political landscape, former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper has officially announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina. This critical race, set to be one of the most fiercely contested elections in the country, just got a major Democratic boost.
By Waqar Khanabout a year ago in The Swamp
The Endless Echo: What Corbyn and Sultana's New Party Reveals About the British Political Psyche
For many observers of British politics, just when the dust seemed to settle on one dramatic chapter, another quickly opens. The recent announcement of an alternative formation, a new left-wing political party led by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, feels less like a sudden rupture and more like the latest act in a long-running, complex drama. With its interim moniker "yourparty.uk" and a promise of grassroots determination for its final name and direction, this nascent movement, officially launched on 24 July 2025, has already garnered significant attention, prompting both fervent hope among its half-a-million initial sign-ups and strategic headaches for Labour. But beneath the surface of immediate headlines and internal party machinations, what deeper narratives and societal forces does this phenomenon truly illuminate?
By Abigail Goldwater (Guldvatten)about a year ago in The Swamp
"The Maryland Way"
Maryland may boast of its crab feasts, blue-ribbon schools, and proximity to the nation’s capital—but behind the charm lies a stubborn stain that refuses to wash out: government corruption. For decades, the Free State has been plagued by scandal after scandal, from petty theft to multi-million-dollar rackets, involving mayors, governors, state delegates, police officers, and public employees. And what’s worse? Despite reforms, prosecutions, and promises, the corruption seems less like an anomaly and more like a political rite of passage.
By Michael Phillipsabout a year ago in The Swamp
Maryland’s Dirty Voter Rolls
In a state where Democrats have long held political dominance, Maryland’s elections officials are facing intensifying scrutiny over what many see as systemic failures in maintaining voter integrity. With the Department of Justice now eyeing potential violations and Republican leaders preparing a federal lawsuit, the quiet confidence of the Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) is cracking under bipartisan pressure—though not without protest.
By Michael Phillipsabout a year ago in The Swamp
