activism
Grassroots campaigns have proven instrumental in bringing about political, social or environmental change; you've got to start somewhere-might as well start here.
The Fire Alarm is going off. No one cares.
The fire alarm has been pulled. The alarm is going off. The lights are flashing. No one is panicking. No one is even paying attention to them. Smoke fills the air. The flames grow. We continue to go about our day as though the building isn’t on fire. It’s nothing more than annoying noise in the background. Maybe if we ignore it long enough, someone will shut it off.
By Hayden Searcy11 months ago in The Swamp
Political Rants Should Focus on Issues, not celebrities
Oh oh, here I go again sharing my thoughts and opinions about American culture and politics based on the buzz I'm reading or watching from various media sources. If you haven't read any of my rants before this one, be prepared for some "radical" opinions. Also, for those who don't know me yet, I preface my editorial with the fact that I'm almost 54 years old, born in the USA, and living on Social Security. Long story how all that happened, but those three basic facts about me do influence my opinions.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman11 months ago in The Swamp
Twitch Bans HasanAbi for the Fifth Time – Is the Platform Targeting Political Streamers?
Popular Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, widely known as HasanAbi, has been banned from the platform once again—marking his fifth suspension. The latest ban has ignited discussions about whether Twitch is unfairly targeting political commentators. Many fans and critics alike are now questioning the platform’s content moderation policies and their impact on free speech.
By Sangita Nandi11 months ago in The Swamp
False Spring. Content Warning.
Two cardinals and a small flock of house sparrows were the first to celebrate the arrival of spring on Wednesday morning. The sun was shining and rattling bikes scooted over cobblestone streets. Dogs and their people met at the corners without their winter jackets. The biting cold had passed and the buzz of warmth was in the air. Beer mugs and plates clanked at corner cafes like windchimes, and windows were opened to blow winter’s dust through the back door.
By C. E. Fintus11 months ago in The Swamp
Top 6 Differences Between Real Democracy and Fake Democracy
Unmasking the Illusion: How to Distinguish True Democracy from Its Counterfeit Versions Democracy is often celebrated as the fairest system of governance. But is every nation that claims to be democratic truly democratic? The reality is more complicated. While some countries embody the core principles of democracy, transparency, fair elections, and civil liberties, others use the term as a façade, masking authoritarian control under a thin veil of voting and governance structures. The difference between real democracy and fake democracy isn’t always obvious, but recognizing these distinctions is crucial in understanding how power truly operates. In this article, I'm going to break down the 6 fundamental differences that separate genuine democracy from its deceptive counterparts.
By Beyond The Surface11 months ago in The Swamp
Feb 28th 2025 - Economic Blackout
Introduction Today there has been a call to not spend money or use Social Media, especially Facebook and anything that carries advertising. We are fine to use small businesses, but Amazon, Walmart and the big ones are to be boycotted.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 11 months ago in The Swamp
SpaceX Targeting Feb 28 For Next Launch of Starship Megarocket.
SpaceX Targeting Feb 28 For Next Launch of Starship Megarocket. SpaceX is gearing up for the eighth test flight of its Starship megarocket targeting liftoff on Friday February 28 2025. This mission comes on the heels of the previous test flight which ended prematurely due to an in flight anomaly. The upcoming launch aims to validate the improvements made to the vehicle and advance SpaceX's goal of creating a fully reusable spacecraft capable of deep space missions. The Starship system standing at 403.5 feet 123 meters is designed as a two stage fully reusable spacecraft. The first stage known as Super Heavy is a massive booster equipped with 33 Raptor engines that provide the thrust necessary to escape Earth's gravity. The second stage referred to simply as Starship houses the payload and is intended for operations in space, including landing on other celestial bodies and returning to Earth. In the previous test flight on January 16 2025 Starship successfully launched from SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas. The mission proceeded smoothly through the initial phases with a successful liftoff and stage separation. However approximately 8.5 minutes into the flight the upper stage experienced a propellant leak leading to a catastrophic failure over the Atlantic Ocean. Debris from the explosion fell near the Turks and Caicos Islands prompting a temporary diversion of flights in the area. An investigation involving SpaceX the Federal Aviation Administration FAA NASA the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB and the U.S Space Force identified that extreme vibrations had caused stress on the propulsion system resulting in the leak and subsequent fires. In response SpaceX implemented several hardware and system adjustments to mitigate these issues in future flights.
By Adnan Rasheed11 months ago in The Swamp
