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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 Fernandez8 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 Nekilan8 years ago in The Swamp
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 Kapila8 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 Nayman8 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Donald: Please Shut The F*&^ Up
Dear Donald, I'm a pansexual, nonbinary/transgender individual who rallies for legalized cannabis. So, to a point, that's basically a guarantee that you wouldn't have gotten my vote, unless I was already dead. I think you're the worst president to ever be elected.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in The Swamp
Cultural Appropriation Costumes. Top Story - October 2017.
Let's start this article with a caveat. I am a White, cisgender female. I experience a great deal of privilege. I also do not have children, so when a friend of mine posted a Facebook status talking about whether or not it was racist to allow her daughter to dress up as Moana for Halloween, I had to take a step back.
By Tarin Campanella8 years ago in The Swamp
US Equality Laws That Never Passed
America is the land of the free, but based on several US equality laws that never passed, it’s not exactly the land of fairness and equity. Women, as well as people of color, immigrants, and the LGBTQ community, have been fighting for equal rights for almost a century. And, despite the wins (i.e. Roe v. Wade, marriage equality, DACA, etc.), there’s still a long way to go. For many marginalized groups, their right to fair and equal treatment isn’t a guarantee. The following US equality laws that never passed show what could have been.
By Jefferey Spivey8 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Donald... Something Smells Funky
Dear Donald, Something — I can't quite make out what it is, yet — smells funky. Obviously, you've noticed it, too. Maybe it's the continuous, yet overbearing, backlashing you constantly receive from every nook and cranny that can find a voice. Even if they don't actually complain, the mice still use ways of whispering. And, oh boy, do they whisper.
By Donald Gray8 years ago in The Swamp
A Timeline of the History of the Republican Party
From the ashes of the Whig Party came the Republicans. United with the desire to abolish slavery, the founders of the party met in a small schoolhouse in Ripon, Wisconsin. The Republican party has taken major strides since then.
By Eric Green8 years ago in The Swamp
The LGBT Conservative
How are you, the reader, doing today? Allow me to properly introduce myself. My name is Kam Williams. I am 22 years old, and although I am a young adult, I have quite the imagination. This led me to writing fiction novels, in which case I am currently remastering one on this platform, (My novels may not be for the faint of heart, as they may contain NSFW content, so be forewarned). My imagination has also led me to form my own opinions outside of the norm. Having said that, let's get down to business.
By Kameron Williams8 years ago in The Swamp
Waging Wars
While economists sway to and fro like the ebbing tides of a fiscal ocean, one thing remains solid and unmoving to me. The reality is that income inequality leads to disenfranchisement and unrest in the lower income areas of our country. This has been proven time and time again not only in the history of our nation, but the world itself. In our day and age, money is the prime resource, and when resources are low, tempers run high. Raising the minimum wage is a hot topic among economists; in fact, it’s the surest way to divide a room full of them right down the middle. This issue has seemingly stumped lawmakers on the national level as the nation’s minimum wage stands at $7.25 per hour and hasn’t moved since 2009. This policy of procrastination seems to be perpetuated by both major political parties as it is an unpopular fight on all fronts. Though a Gallup poll conducted in November of 2013 reveals that 91 percent of Democrats support increasing the federal minimum wage to $9.00, so do 58 percent of Republicans. They also suggest pinning the minimum wage to the consumer price index, in order for it to keep pace with inflation. That way, as the economy shifts, so would the minimum wage. Prior to 2007, the federal minimum wage had been stagnant for ten years. This oversight has contributed to the current turbulence in our global market. The less money people have to spend, the larger the wage gap becomes, leading to less currency in the market and thus a shrinking economy. Fears that raising the minimum wage would flood the market with currency and lead to drastic costs of living are very shortsighted. There are several steps that must be taken to revive our ailing economy. One of the first steps should be to raise the minimum wage and index it for future generations.
By Eduardo Victor Garcia8 years ago in The Swamp
