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.
Festive priorities all screwed up in a desensitised world
Heading from the bus stop on Wood Street to the Aneurin Bevan statue on Queen Street the temperature was far too low to follow the normal route down St Mary Street, instead I took the path through St David’s Centre and immediately wished I’d braved the cold outside.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Uefa logic dictates Israel should face same sanction as Russia
I’m not someone who generally approves of using sport for political ends, believing friendly competition is perhaps the best tool we possess to unite people from different cultures and backgrounds… but as more and more money has come into play during my lifetime even the world of sport has become tainted by greed and avarice.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Church bell tolls for an end to the ethnic cleansing of Palestine
Boasting an impressive list of speakers, including singer and TV personality Charlotte Church, Saturday’s Welsh National March For Palestine saw thousands of humanitarian crusaders from across Wales gather in Cardiff’s Central Square to express their prayers for the UK government to stop condoning Benjamin Netanyahu’s campaign of terror in Gaza, where tens of thousands of children and civilians have been slaughtered by the Israel Defence Forces since the false-flag Hamas raid on 7 October.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
A Palestinian's plea for life of her people to be valued by humanity
Israel’s genocidal campaign against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank is not an isolated atrocity... history is littered with similar inhumane examples of the savagery mankind is capable of. Cambodia, Vietnam, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Nazi Germany, the list is endless and spans centuries.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Break in hostilities but Blair and Cameron back to stir things up
Just when you thought the situation in Gaza couldn’t get any more sinister, who should pop back up on the radar but former British prime ministers and World Economic Forum (WEF) facilitators David Cameron and Tony Blair.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Parliament fails to vote down Luciferian NWO global agenda
Sometimes there are reasons to be proud to be British, sadly yesterday was not one of them... with the motion calling for an immediate ceasefire to Israel's genocidal ethnic cleansing of Gaza defeated by 293 votes to 125 in Parliament.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Do Blair and Cameron have right stuff to stop the Gaza genocide?
Yesterday proved to be another bizarre day in British political life, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cutting the umbilical cord with fire-breathing Home Secretary Suella Braverman, whose venomous rhetoric about “hate marches” across the country in protest against Israeli genocide in Gaza had gone down like a lead balloon, and ordaining a shock resurrection for one former PM, with the possibility of a second coming for another.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Support for Gaza ceasefire brings Cardiff to a standstill
Buoyed by the Senedd’s endorsement for an immediate call for a ceasefire in Gaza to prevent further suffering, thousands of Welsh humanitarians gathered at the Aneurin Bevan statue at the bottom of Queen Street yesterday to demand Westminster follows suit on Tuesday following a parliamentary debate on the crisis.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Time To Vote
In 2022, there were 168.42 million voters in the United States. Voting is a rite of passage for many, being the first adult decision they’ll make. Almost everyone over 18 can vote, with a few exceptions. There will be 116,990 polling places scattered throughout the country collecting votes. Because of this, there will be long lines in these places. With security questions regarding mail-in ballots increasing the urge to vote in person, these lines will probably be longer than we’ve seen them before. Today is Election Day, so here are some tips if you find yourself waiting outside the polls to cast your vote.
By M.L. Lewis2 years ago in The Swamp
All the Ways Joe Biden Has Made the United States Worse So Far
Introduction: Exploring the Negative Impact of Joe Biden's Policies Joe Biden's presidency has been marked by controversy and criticism, with many arguing that his policies have had a negative impact on the United States. This article aims to examine the various ways in which Joe Biden's policies have made the United States worse, focusing on key areas such as the economy, immigration, foreign relations, and public opinion.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in The Swamp
Post-Neoliberalism: A New Option
The past few decades have witnessed the rise and dominance of neoliberalism as a prevailing economic and political ideology in Western culture. Neoliberalism, as a hegemonic bloc, is characterised by its emphasis on deregulation, privatisation, and a laissez-faire approach to the economy, and exists as a guide for political and economic decision-making since the 1980s (Lévy et al. 2022). Despite Tony Blair’s claim that the UK is entering an era free of ideology, there is an argument to be made that there isn’t no ideology whatsoever, rather a universal blanket ideology of neoliberalism. As the consequences of this neoliberal paradigm become increasingly evident, from the existence of foodbanks, to the neoliberalisation of language (see phrases such as “I’m investing in myself!”, “this is my personal brand”, or a more personal instance in which a friend described a date they were preparing for as “nearly boardroom ready”). Owing to this, it is perhaps crucial to examine the need for a potentially post-neoliberal alternative in modern British politics, and as such, this essay explores the continued hegemony of neoliberalism within mainstream political parties in the UK and argues that the emergence of a third "post-neoliberal" option is essential to challenge the dominance of neoliberal capitalism and work towards fostering a more equitable society.
By Callum Blades2 years ago in The Swamp
