controversies

It seems every time one racially-charged incident ends, a gender or religious controversy takes its place; Ruminate on the issues dividing our nation and world.

Racism Is Not Getting Worse
One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for some. The racial struggle continues as the media continues to shed light on ongoing racism in the United States.
By Leah C.6 years ago in The Swamp
Fellow Americans, We Need to Do Better
I’ve started writing this article a thousand times. Each time I’ve stopped because I’ve felt like it’s not my place or that there was someone more qualified who should speak to the issues. I’ve finally decided to put my thoughts in writing, because I want to use my words to encourage others who’ve felt like it’s not their place, they’re not qualified enough, or whatever else has prevented someone from speaking out, to use their voice.
By Autumn Rain6 years ago in The Swamp
I am Not a Nigger
For eight years (prior to the 2017 election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the U.S.) the United States of America was led by its first black President of African descent. Obama is the product of a black Kenya-born father and white Kansas-born mother. This distinction is worth noting. President Obama is married to his (one and only) wife Michelle Obama, is the father of two daughters Malia and Sasha, and has spent eight years in the White House without scandal and controversy (real or imagined by the Republican Party).
By Donald Parker6 years ago in The Swamp
Watch This Mother Burn
George Floyd was tried, convicted and sentenced to death on a street in Minneapolis. Allegedly for an act of forgery. He was executed not by electric chair or rope, although you might argue his death at the hands of a homicidal cop was a modern day act of lynching; instead, he was put to death by literally being sat on by a fine, upstanding representative of the American Establishment; one sworn, ironically, to "serve and protect."
By Tom Baker6 years ago in The Swamp
America's Language Bigotry
Recently, I read an enlightening, but very disturbing piece of literature entitled Mother Tongue. The piece told a story of a woman and her daughter Amy and their struggle with verbalized communication in America. Amy Tan, author of Mother Tongue, told a story of her mother being treated differently by the hospital that conducted her CAT because of the “broken English” her mother spoke. This heart-wrenching scenario was compounded by Tan’s father and brother passing away previously from the same tumors her mother was being seen for. The discriminatory behavior of this hospital was heinous, and their conduct should have been analyzed on a legal level. This kind of treatment is rightfully reprimanded when it comes to nursing homes or daycare so the same level of scrutiny should be exacted in all other medical facilities. The livelihood of someone should not be jeopardized in the very space they are seeking healing, especially for something like speaking a different language natively.
By Sherman B. Mason6 years ago in The Swamp
Indian Lake Project Conspiracy
Ok guys as you can guess from the name of my channel this is gonna be about conspiracies, and while I do have a team for traveling and investigative of more paranormal conspiracies Jenkins, and Joey, they are under house right now for a few days due to traveling out of state (since this corona virus fear) but we will do investigations on paranormal conspiracies once my teammates are cleared to leave again.
By Dr. Dillion Veck6 years ago in The Swamp
EXPOSED
As I sit in the safety of my cocoon, my flat here in London, I read about the latest murder of a man, a human being, by the hands of the biggest gang in America, the Police. I have become so immune to reading about these unlawful killings, that I no longer flinch, which isn't normal.
By Joan Marsh6 years ago in The Swamp
Has PM's Aide Broken Lockdown Legislation
The UK prime minister Boris Johnson's senior aide has held a press conference to discuss his actions after it was revealed that he left his home with his wife and son during a time when the country was meant to be in complete lock down due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
By Ashish Prabhu6 years ago in The Swamp
Amy Cooper Is A Victim
Well, another day, another controversy involving race revolving around a short video clip that is being used as unquestioned proof of how terribly racist people can be. This time around, we have a tale of two unrelated Cooper's: Amy and Christian.
By Chris Hearn6 years ago in The Swamp
The PR of the Dominic Cummings Story
Before I begin, I want to make it clear that this blog is not there to argue specifically about ins and outs of the situation but instead the PR operations around it. This article will look at how the Government/No 10 Downing Street, media, Boris Johnson specifically and the Police have all mounted their public relations.
By Hugo Sugg6 years ago in The Swamp
Decision of Donald Trump to reopen churches draws flak
Donald Trump has stirred up controversy once again. In a press meet on Friday, he has announced that religious places of worship need to be opened immediately. With respect to the announcement, US Centers for Disease control and Prevention (CDC) released detailed guidelines on Friday for religious worship.
By Sabari Skandha6 years ago in The Swamp
Dear White People? We Can't Be Racist!
Preface: This is an opinion piece in direct response to Ola's story entitled, "Reverse racism is just racism." This story is speaking directly to Ola as a written form of debate. The reader would have to read her story first to understand this story/rebuttal.
By 7evyn6 years ago in The Swamp