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.
The Silent Superweapon
Editorial Note: This satirical essay is a speculative exploration of administrative overreach, government efficiency rhetoric, and the unintended consequences of digitized control. Inspired by the spirit of The Twilight Zone, it invites readers to imagine a world where a new bureaucracy becomes the engine of dystopia. It is not a declaration of fact, but a provocative thought experiment. License is taken to use the real life Department of Government Efficiency name as it is current in the public ethos.
By Lanny Newville8 months ago in The Swamp
Dominic Cummings: "Tories Dead and Badenoch a Goner".
Many thought that when Boris Johnson hired Dominic Cummings as his adviser, it was a match made in heaven. Some saw it back to the Alistair Campbell days when Mr. Campbell was Tony Blair's adviser. Campbell was a Svengali figure in Blair's cabinet. Cummings was a Svengali figure and some said the power behind Johnson's throne. Cummings was brought- down by his journey to Durham during COVID and the ensuing lockdown. After Cummings was gone, the writing was on the wall for Johnson and his downfall.
By Nicholas Bishop8 months ago in The Swamp
Project 2025 Isn’t the Threat—The Unconstitutional Status Quo Is
If bringing power back under the Constitution feels dangerous, maybe the real danger is what we've accepted as "normal." The outrage over Project 2025 says a lot—not about the project, but about how far we've let our government drift from the Constitution. Because if returning power to elected officials and dismantling unelected bureaucracies feels "authoritarian," maybe the system we've accepted isn't as democratic as we think.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
Silence or Suffer: The True Face of Cancel Culture
We used to say America was the land of free speech. You could speak your mind, challenge authority, and disagree with the majority—without worrying about losing your job, your friends, or your future. But that world is disappearing fast.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
Drowning in Data, Starving for Truth
We were promised a revolution. The internet, we were told, would democratize knowledge—bring the wisdom of the world to our fingertips and make us more intelligent, more informed, and more connected than any generation before. But something went wrong. Because despite living in the most information-rich era in human history, we're not more informed—we're more distracted, misled, and divided than ever before.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
What Happened to True Journalism? A Nation Starved of Truth
There was a time when journalism carried the weight of the republic—tasked with uncovering what was hidden, holding the powerful accountable, and speaking for those who couldn't. It wasn't perfect, but it was respected. The press said, and the country listened.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
Beatrice Elachi: Age, Husband, Tribe, Son Accident, Biography & More
Beatrice Elachi is one of Kenya’s most resilient and trailblazing female leaders, whose career has spanned the corridors of political power, grassroots advocacy, and international diplomacy. Best known as the first female Speaker of the Nairobi County Assembly, Elachi has carved out a legacy defined by bold leadership, controversy, and reform.
By Marveline Merab8 months ago in The Swamp
Alfred Mutua: Age, Biography, Wife, Net Worth, Career & More
Alfred Mutua is a man who has worn many hats — journalist, government spokesperson, author, and politician. Best known for his transformation of Machakos County and his flair for media-savvy leadership, Mutua’s journey from TV screens to public office is as dynamic as it is inspiring. In this article, we explore his age, biography, career, personal life, and more.
By Marveline Merab8 months ago in The Swamp
Anne Waiguru: Age, Husband, Biography, Career & More
Anne Waiguru is one of Kenya’s most recognizable female leaders—an economist by training, a reformer by reputation, and the current Governor of Kirinyaga County. With a career spanning public service, policy, and politics, she has navigated both praise and controversy with resilience. Off the podium, she is also a wife and mother, balancing leadership with a grounded personal life.
By Marveline Merab8 months ago in The Swamp
We Are Not a Democracy: Why the Founders Built a Republic
We say we want to destigmatize mental health to create a space where people can speak openly, seek help without shame, and be heard with compassion. But if you look closer, you'll see a very different trend emerging. Mental health isn't always treated as a concern to be addressed. Increasingly, it's being used as a weapon.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
