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Maryland’s Family Courts Are Failing Families
In theory, Maryland’s family courts are supposed to be the guardians of justice for families in crisis—handling divorce, custody, support, and domestic violence with impartiality and compassion. But in reality, they’ve become a bureaucratic maze riddled with inefficiencies, financial hurdles, and questionable practices that harm the very families they claim to protect. And despite the glossy brochures and polished websites, Maryland’s Judiciary continues to ignore the warning signs.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in The Swamp
Trump’s ‘Anarchist Jurisdiction’ Talk Was Mostly Nonsense — But Could Such a Thing Exist?
On January 5, 2021, I wrote on my blog about a peculiar phrase that emerged during the Trump administration: "anarchist jurisdictions." It was used by the Department of Homeland Security to describe cities like Portland, Seattle, and New York — places that had seen protests in response to police brutality or simply didn’t align with Trump’s political narrative. The term, however, made little sense. Anarchism isn’t jurisdictional. It isn’t something defined or confined by government-sanctioned borders, laws, or frameworks. If anything, the concept of an "anarchist jurisdiction" is oxymoronic.
By Wade Wainio6 months ago in The Swamp
Lenin vs Stalin: Their Showdown Over the Birth of the USSR
The question of where Russia begins and ends—and who constitutes the Russian people—has preoccupied Russian thinkers for centuries. The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the Russian aggression against Ukraine in 2014 turned these concerns into a big “Russian question” that constitutes a world problem: What should be the relation of the new Russian state to its former imperial possessions—now independent post-Soviet republics such as Georgia, Armenia and Ukraine—and to the Russian and Russian-speaking enclaves in those republics? How should mental maps of Russian ethnicity, culture and identity be reconciled with the political map of the Russian federation?
By Kristen Orkoshneli6 months ago in The Swamp
I Made My First $500 Online Without a Degree — Here’s the Step-by-Step Truth
I never thought I’d make real money online — until I did. Let me be clear: I’m not a digital nomad. I didn’t go viral on YouTube. I wasn’t “lucky.” A year ago, I was broke, confused, and running out of options.
By Zabih hijran6 months ago in The Swamp
“If Anything Happens to Me, Hold Him Responsible”: Imran Khan’s Explosive Jail Message Shakes Pakistan
On July 15, 2025, former Prime Minister Imran Khan issued a strong and emotional message from Adiala Jail, which was conveyed to the public via his official Twitter (X) account through his family and legal team. In this message, Khan addressed his supporters, party members, and the general public of Pakistan. His words have sparked fresh waves of political debate and renewed attention on the conditions of political prisoners in the country.
By Muhammad Adil6 months ago in The Swamp
Air India Flight 171: The Mysterious Fuel Cutoff That Led to Disaster
1. A Catastrophe Minutes After Takeoff On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171—a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner—crash-landed into a residential hostel in Ahmedabad just 30 to 40 seconds after takeoff. The plane was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Of those aboard, 241 perished, and 19 were killed on the ground, with dozens more injured. Only one passenger survived, later identified as Vishwash Kumar Ramesh .
By Ikram Ullah6 months ago in The Swamp
Modern Day Inhumane Camp
The suffocating, putrid smell of urine and human waste and sweat attack my nostrils, jolts me awake on the floor. The overhead lights sear my retina. How long was I out? I glance at my wrist. No watch. No concept of time. Hell, a small ventilation window mocks me eight feet overhead. Hard to determine the time of day. My stomach groans with emptiness. I know. Why am I here? A man with black curly hair sobs, repeating over and over words I cannot comprehend. He probably misses his family, like I do. Others also sob silently. No privacy. No beds. No means of obtaining proper rest. The lack of food and sleep for three days takes their toll and my body struggles to move. Burning hunger curls inside me like smoke. When are we getting any food? I try to recall my last meal, however my weakened state and the extreme heated conditions of the area create a harsh obstacle for thinking. Mind-numbing silence doesn’t help either. No one dares to speak. Either we lack the energy to talk, or fear stole our voices.
By Iris Harris7 months ago in The Swamp
Mahmoud Khalil Files $20 Million Claim Against Trump Administration for Wrongful Detention
Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student, has filed a $20 million administrative claim against the Trump administration for wrongful detention. Khalil, a green card holder, was held by ICE for over three months, alleging false arrest, malicious prosecution, and intentional infliction of emotional distress stemming from his activism.
By Kageno Hoshino7 months ago in The Swamp
"Under Watch"
Facial recognition technology was only seen in action films and airport security systems a few years ago. By 2025, you can find it in your neighborhood grocery store, on your corner, and even at work. Western democracies have long defended freedom and privacy, but a new age of surveillance, driven by AI, biometrics, and predictive analytics, has begun.
By Tousif Arafat7 months ago in The Swamp
Trump's Frustration with Putin and the Uncertain Future of the Russia-Ukraine War
The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to test the diplomatic resolve of world leaders, with recent developments highlighting growing frustration in the United States. President Donald Trump, who once vowed to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office, now faces mounting obstacles in his attempts to broker peace. Despite multiple rounds of negotiations and increasing diplomatic engagement, a ceasefire remains elusive as Russia intensifies its military campaign against Ukraine.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in The Swamp
