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.

All That Sucking and Punching is the D.C. Way
Let’s face facts. It’s getting rougher and rougher in Washington, and nobody wants to be there. The old guard…well, they’re very old. And the younger generation wants little to do with a government they can’t trust or depend on to set the stage for a promising future.
By Jason Ray Morton 10 months ago in The Swamp
The Erosion of Trust: A Republic Undone
By any rational measure, trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, whether between individuals or nations. It is a construct built not on fleeting sentiment but on the solid bedrock of consistency, integrity, and the enforcement of law.
By Joseph McCain10 months ago in The Swamp
Judicial Defiance in the Trump Era: The Mayor Adams Legal Battle
The dismissal of corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams encapsulates the political turbulence of Donald Trump’s second administration. It stands as a glaring example of the Justice Department—now helmed by lawyers who previously defended Trump in criminal and impeachment cases—leveraging federal power for political ends. Yet, amid this contentious legal saga, one crucial aspect emerges: the resilience of judicial independence under an administration that frequently tests its limits.
By arafat chowdhury10 months ago in The Swamp
It Should Require Hell Freezing Over Before A Third Term Trump Presidency Could Happen
One of the craziest ideas we have heard in the last decade was Donald Trump becoming President of the United States. But that was in 2016, when everyone doubted he could beat the seasoned politician, Hillary Clinton. He won the electoral college, becoming the 45th President of the United States. Who would have thought? The man famous for reality television and a stint with Vince McMahon's WWE that ended in Trump shaving his billionaire buddy's head was our president.
By Jason Ray Morton 10 months ago in The Swamp
Wake up, Work, Repeat.... Content Warning.
There is one constant thing I remember about my childhood, and that is the adults in my family always saying they 'had' to work but also that they 'hated' work. As a child, I didn't really understand this concept, especially since I was always being taught the idea that if I did great in school and went to college, I would be able to get the job I wanted to have. As I grew up, I realized this was a lie for most people. College was very competitive and did not guarantee anything. The job market was filled with things that I was not taught or warned about - such as quid pro quo, nepotism - and that being a woman instantly gave me a disadvantage.
By Luna Verity10 months ago in The Swamp
Who is Really Weaponizing the Courts?
Donald Trump wants you to believe he’s a martyr—dragged into courtrooms by a weaponized justice system, a tragic hero persecuted by the establishment. Cue the violins. But in the real world, Trump hasn’t just been in court—he’s practically lived there. He’d have you believe that he’s a poor, persecuted soul, besieged by a cabal of leftist prosecutors, corrupt judges, and deep state saboteurs who have the audacity—the gall—to treat him like an ordinary citizen subject to laws. Every courtroom appearance is framed as a martyrdom, every legal defeat spun into some overwrought conspiracy theory. He’s not on trial—he’s the lead character in a paranoid delusion that we're all supposed to buy into, apparently.
By Jeff Olen10 months ago in The Swamp
Shocking Footage: Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk Handcuffed by U.S. Authorities
A shocking video has surfaced showing Tufts University graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk being handcuffed by U.S. authorities in what many are calling an unjustified arrest. The footage, which quickly went viral on social media, captures the moment plainclothes officers restrained Ozturk on a Somerville sidewalk as bystanders watched in disbelief.
By Bevy Osuos10 months ago in The Swamp
Rachel Reeves: No Trade Wars with Trump.. Content Warning.
Donald Trump, with His "America First" policy, is obsessed with tariffs. The President might as well be called Donald 'Tariff' Trump. During his first term in the White House, DT was obsessed with tariffs. Taxing imports into America is supposedly protecting American industry. As to whether it does, I don't know; I am not an economist. Producers of goods exporting to the USA, like China and Europe, will be paying high taxes on goods.
By Nicholas Bishop10 months ago in The Swamp
Inside the Atlantic Magazine Scandal: Group Chat Leaks, Trump, and the OPSEC Controversy
In recent news, The Atlantic Magazine has found itself at the center of a political storm, as leaked Signal chat transcripts have raised serious questions about editorial integrity, security, and the role of journalists in today’s hyper-political world. The leaks, which have circulated across media outlets like Fox News today, have exposed private communications among prominent Atlantic editor figures, including discussions of potentially inflammatory content related to former President Donald Trump and sensitive geopolitical issues. These leaks highlight the tense relationship between The Atlantic Magazine and the political landscape, especially as it navigates Trump-era reporting and beyond.
By Aneeq Zaheer10 months ago in The Swamp
Liz Kendall: Welfare Reforms Ahead.. Content Warning.
Labour in their manifesto said they would be reforming a failing welfare system. People on benefits are not just out of work, but also those in work. People always wrongly assume the benefits system exists for those not in employment. While that is true, many working people also access the benefits system.
By Nicholas Bishop10 months ago in The Swamp
Why Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Grand Plan Would Never Work as Much as Donald Promised
Holy crap! On one hand, kudos to you Mr. President. On the other, what were you thinking? I remember the last time I uttered those words about Donald J. Trump. He was still the 45th president, it was January 6th, and even as a poor Illinoisian who would never have gone to Washington D.C. that week after seeing the days of alerts, I knew that what he said was poorly chosen.
By Jason Ray Morton 10 months ago in The Swamp
Steve Witkoff: Attacks Starmer's Ukraine Plan.. Content Warning.
Sir Keir Starmer's plan for peace between Ukraine and Russia is called "The Coalition of the Willing". I am sure somewhere, the invasion of Iraq in 2003 was called that, correct me if I am wrong. I digress, this plan is backed and pushed not only by the UK, but President Macron. This plan would see European and NATO soldiers on the ground in Ukraine. Of course, you have to reach a peace deal first. Then, allowing troops on the ground from NATO could not happen if 'Vlad The Invader' wasn't accepting.
By Nicholas Bishop10 months ago in The Swamp