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.

NIGER COUP 2023. Content Warning.
In one of the world's most unstable nations, Niger, an apparent coup attempt has been made by a group of soldiers, claiming to have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power. This dramatic development unfolded in the capital, Niamey, where armed troops blockaded the presidential palace.
By Suganthan2 years ago in The Swamp
The Lizzo Controversy: Let Me Explain. Content Warning.
It truly is a time for controversies and celebrities to shine within this last month, isn't it? From Colleen Ballinger (whom I was writing about during this time) Doja Cat, and now, Lizzo. It seems like people are getting in trouble left and right. I basically just woke up one day, checked the news, and found the internet in a tizzy! Why? Because some people who worked with Lizzo in the not so far past, came forward with some intriguing and shocking information about the working environment Lizzo put them in. To put it briefly, about 3 of the dancers who were one Lizzo's show Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, came forward and explained that Lizzo created a hostile work environment for the dancers, which included things like body shaming, sexual harassment, among other things, which I will discuss in full detail later.
By Inky Rose 2 years ago in The Swamp
REVOLUTIONIZED WARFARE
The escalating military capabilities of the U.S. and its allies surrounding Taiwan have made a successful Chinese invasion and occupation of the self-ruled island a challenging endeavor. However, experts now warn that China might resort to a new tactic known as "cognitive warfare" as its People's Liberation Army (PLA) increasingly focuses on "intelligent warfare" enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) systems and concepts.
By Suganthan2 years ago in The Swamp
2023 UAP & UFO Congressional Oversight Hearing - What You Need to Know
Unpacking the recent Congressional hearing concerning Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP / formerly UFOs) is challenging. Our media has made a habit out of telling us what to think for the past twenty or so years, thus many of us are out-of-practice at listening and critical thinking when we are presented with so much raw information.
By ARC2 years ago in The Swamp
Political Discussion?
Five or ten years ago I didn't mind talking about government or politics with other people. I used to write articles about how as an American it was our duty to vote. I would send my vote through the mail when I knew enough to do so. Then I became a Felon in 2018 and although I can go through the red-tape process of re-instating my voting privilege, I haven't done so since I was released from jail five years ago. My opinion on voting changed. I'm just not sure that I trust the voting system. It's not because Biden and Trump say whatever they say. It's because logically thinking, I see too many ways for the current voting system to make mistakes. That's not democracy then. That's just a flawed veil to make it seem like the people's opinions matter, when in reality, there is no way to know for certain what the masses really want.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in The Swamp
Aliens really exist? Do they come in peace or have they already arrived?
David Grush, Ryan Graves, and David Fravor are at the centre of a new controversy regarding UFOs, or UAPs to be precise. Under oath, the three veterans stated, in front of the Congress, that not only does the USA government know a lot about extraterrestrial technologies, but it is also in possession of entire spaceships and non-human biological entities. The three veterans demanded from the government more transparency and better communication about this situation with American citizens, yet none of the vaguely mentioned reports have been made public (even though the hearing was made public precisely with the aim of being more transparent).
By Vik's opinion2 years ago in The Swamp
Anti-Tory Chant of England Fan.
England's 'Lionesses' soccer team are doing the nation proud. In the World Cup set in Australia, England beat Haiti 1 - 0 but it was a near-run thing. Haiti despite being a minor in world football played well. They provided a hard job for England and the 'Lionesses' had to fight for the ball. However, England triumphed and got their first victory under their belt.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
Frustrated and Restless
I have so much frustration pent up and I've got to rant and vent again. I just spent my Tuesday morning watching videos of towns and cities around the United States that are swamped with homeless people and failing economies. Poverty, crime, and depression in abundance in many towns and cities and it breaks my heart. This is not the America I remember from my childhood in the 70s. This is not the America I remember as a teenager in the 80s. I know some things started going bad for America in the 90s, but now in this new millenium, things have gone from bad to horrible, and I don't want to sit here and do nothing but whine and cry about it. I want to get out there and get my hands dirty and do whatever I can.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in The Swamp
Trump: Could Face 40 Years Behind Bars.
Donald Trump seems to be revving his engine to have another run at the White House. He hopes and there does seem to be massive support out there for him, to serve another four years as the Nation's President. It seems the more Trump is hounded or more revelations come to the fore, good or bad, his supporters are standing with him.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
The Tragic Decay of Veterans Affairs Buildings in America
The Veterans Affairs buildings are places that are dedicated to the care of some of the most deserving members of our society – the veterans. Sadly, many of these buildings across America have fallen into a state of disrepair, neglect, and decay. This is despite the fact that the VA, as an organization, receives billions of dollars in funding each year from the government. The state of these buildings is a tragedy, and we must work hard to address this unacceptable situation. In this article, we will take a closer look at why these buildings have been allowed to decay and what we can do to fix this problem.
By Samuel Garza2 years ago in The Swamp
President Wants to Downsize Military, Legalize Drugs and Prostitution
February 27th (Portland, OR) – During a rare first-year State of the Union address, the President of the United States proposed a number of new, expanded, and reallocated programs. This included creating considerable controls over medical billing; investing in research that may lead to lowering the death rate related to heart disease; building massive desalination plants and filling the deserts with water; deploying more renewable and nuclear energy capabilities (along with carbon sequestration); constructing an elevator to space; and starting a two-year required national service for 18-year-olds. Of course, all of those high ideals brought up one question...
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
'Let's Just Turn a Blind Eye': Hollywood's Insane Double Standard
Hi! How have you all been? I hope you're doing great, and today is a good day for another article! I think it's going to be quite a good one. It came suddenly and I never realized how important this discussion is. Me and my family were anticipating going to our local drive in for the weekend.
By Inky Rose 3 years ago in The Swamp