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The Gristle – Issue 3
EXCLUSIVE: BBC Whistleblower Confirms Corporation's Government Bias LONDON — A BBC insider has told The Gristle that Senior News Editors rate stories with a colour-coded 'Threat Level Matrix' based on the likely level of government embarassment.
By Addison Alder2 years ago in The Swamp
The Gristle – Issue 1
NHS Replaces Mental Health Services with Hug from Holographic Wes Streeting Facing a mounting mental health crisis, the government has unveiled a bold new therapeutic initiative: a soothing, three-minute embrace from a hologram of Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
By Addison Alder2 years ago in The Swamp
Shocking Footage: Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk Handcuffed by U.S. Authorities
A shocking video has surfaced showing Tufts University graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk being handcuffed by U.S. authorities in what many are calling an unjustified arrest. The footage, which quickly went viral on social media, captures the moment plainclothes officers restrained Ozturk on a Somerville sidewalk as bystanders watched in disbelief.
By Bevy Osuos2 years ago in The Swamp
The Ethicist - If Donald Trump Does Something I Agree With, Do I Need to Change My Stance on that Issue?
Dear Ethicist, My father worked for a small, unprestigious government agency, and often talked of the absenteeism, favoritism, and corruption that was rife amongst the middle management there.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in The Swamp
The Nameless Mountain
There’s this metaphorical mountain that exists in life and it stands nameless. This mountain has not yet had anyone strike a flag into its worthy peak, though countless figures have laboured up its slippery slopes. The two faces of this mountain, while subdivisible into infinite variations, can largely be classified under the two distinctions of Infatuation and Disdain. These slopes are dripping in that oh so human catalyst to losing control called passion. And how miserable it is to sit at the bottom of this mountain, void of meaning and limp. However, the closer you are to the top, the less time it takes to scale a lateral 360 around this mountain, quickly pivoting from the face of Disdain to Infatuation.
By Wencer Spoods2 years ago in The Swamp
Welcome to Canada!
Congratulations! Welcome to Canada! We are so glad that you have decided to make this momentous decision at a point in history when the relationship between our two nations has never been so fraught and awkward. We are beyond pleased that you have chosen us for your next step towards real independence and self-direction. This is a simple guide to show you which steps to follow as you become a part of the fabric of the Great White North.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in The Swamp
Women's Work Hidden by Patriarchy and Capitalism: Honoring Historical Craftsmanship Contributions
We exist in a time when the gender pay gap is expanding. Recent studies indicate that women earn less than men, and the pandemic has exacerbated the pay gap in various nations. This disparity continues because there are fewer women in high-paying leadership roles and because women predominantly work in lower-paying industries. Yet, there are even more subtle and harsh reasons contributing to the gender pay gap. Historically, women’s work has been undervalued, resulting in unequal pay for comparable jobs between genders. Although this practice is gradually decreasing, it still exists.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in The Swamp
