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The Shipwreck of Grenfell Tower
We are living in strange times and we constantly look for newfangled ideas or concepts that help us understand and put into context what is happening around us. Thus, concepts such as Post-truth, Alt-right, Anthropocene, Speculative Realism, Accelerationism, and Universal Basic Income have become part of the usual repertoire utilized in academic and non-academic articles, journals, and newspapers. Against this tendency which states that everything is invented, that all is plagiarism or imitation, that we just rehash other people ideas and that just by looking back and dusting out old theories, we might be able to explain anything. The prolific coining of new concepts arises, opening up new paths and supporting infinite new discussions. However, frequently (and most of the times, sadly) we need to deal with old concepts that we would rather push back to oblivion, such as racism, colonialism, fascism, and so on.
By Guillermo Fernandez7 years ago in The Swamp
History of Religion in American Politics
If you didn't know by now, religion is really big in America — almost the entire country follows a certain religion. The freedom to follow any religion is under our First Amendment — having the freedom to follow any religion, exercise it, as well as respect other people's choices in religion, too. Many people use religion as a method of safety and sanctuary — they feel safe when practicing their preferred religion. Which is one of the main reasons why religion is in politics.
By George Nekilan7 years ago in The Swamp
Most Violent Prisons in the World
If you thought Shawshank was bad, these prisons make that facility look like a holiday resort. From Russia and North Korea, to Brazil and even New York, these are the most violent prisons in the world. Not just prisons, but supermax jails and penitentiaries, oftentimes in the worst conditions, that lock away some the most ruthless of all villainy. These are places you hopefully have on any upcoming vacation destinations.
By Donald Gray7 years ago in Criminal
Media: Mother Nature's Pesticide
Are we blinded by the darkness that is media? Media .. Mother Nature's Pesticide This is my first time writing an article — a newbie on voicing my opinion online if you will. From the age of 20, I've been through milestones which in effect, help with the developing sense on how to tackle the new world. When you hear the word 'Media', what do you think? What do you link? What do you connect? What is your main source? Media is essentially the main source of mass production for any communicative news — whether that is actually news, weather or merely 'tweeting about your opinion'. Now, when reading about any form of news, one must realise that there are two ways of displaying the cake, displaying the final results. One being utter facts. The other, however, are opinions.
By Devesha Kapila7 years ago in The Swamp
How Many Corners Do You Have to Turn to Get Back To Where You Started?
by FRANCIS GRECOROMACOLLUDEN, Alternate Reality News Service National Politics Writer In a speech to veterans of political turf wars last week, President Ronald McDruhitmumpf didn’t drool for an entire 13 minutes. Supporters of his administration pointed to this performance as proof that McDruhitmumpf was growing into the role of leader of the country and master of his domain.
By Ira Nayman7 years ago in The Swamp