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Alastair Campbell Talks Brexit
Talking heads sat down for an interview as Alastair Campbell talks Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn, and why the younger generation need to step-up to fix the Labour Party. Daniel Willis has more.
Daniel WillisPublished 7 years ago in The SwampCreepy Quotes from Serial Killers
There's no shortage of serial killer books and documentaries out there that are all trying to do the same thing: get inside their minds. Why not cut out the middle man and go straight to the source? If you listen to any serial killer talk long enough, he/she will reveal something about his/her nature that most folks can't wrap their brains around.
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Good morning fellow writers and readers of the interwebs. Yes, I'm back to therapeutically hack away at my keyboard and send all my nonsense out into the universe for you to judge (or, hopefully not).
Reigny TellerPublished 7 years ago in The SwampBest Jobs for Veterans
Getting out of the military can be a jarring experience for many of our servicemen and women. Returning to civilian life can be hard enough, and while these brave men and women are trying to get their personal lives back in order, they have to worry about something that can be extremely stressful even under the best circumstances: finding a job.
Joseph FarleyPublished 7 years ago in ServeFloating on the Censorship
We live in a society that has many core principles that we rely on to feel part of a healthy, democratic community. Free speech is one such value that is of particular importance in today's world. Those of us who feel we cannot fully express ourselves in the workplace, at home, or even with close friends, will often turn to online platforms to let their true voices be heard, even at the risk of offending others and losing Facebook friends.
Michael ThielmannPublished 7 years ago in The SwampFirst Things First: Somebody's Got to Make a Change
Since the beginning of the NFL 2017-2018 season, there has been an opinion divide among fans, critics and President Trump about some players protesting by taking a knee during our country’s national anthem. This silent protest was started last year by former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick because of the injustices happening to Black people and other people of color in America. Kaepernick said:
Darryl C. RichiePublished 7 years ago in The SwampJeremy Corbyn: His Views on the Middle East
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is making a stand against the Saudi Arabian regime and its conduct of the war in Yemen, as opposed to the Theresa May government, who is selling arms to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and these weapons are being used in Saudi's war in Yemen.
Nicholas BishopPublished 7 years ago in The SwampBlack Lives Matter...
Black Lives Matter Too! Why, you ask? Because it is a common idea and belief among many members of the Black community that our lives do not matter. This did not stem from one isolated incident but CENTURIES of mistreatment. Black people feel and fear that our lives don’t matter and that is what people who opposed BLM in the early days don’t get.
Dre JosephPublished 7 years ago in The Swamp