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How Extreme Wealth Harms Society
Start writing...In today’s world, extreme wealth is often celebrated — flashing yachts, private jets, billion-dollar companies, and billionaires who shape the headlines. But beneath the glittering surface lies a much harsher truth: when wealth becomes overly concentrated in the hands of a few, it can destabilize societies, cripple economies, and erode basic principles of fairness and opportunity. The widening gap between the rich and the poor has consequences that reach far beyond economics — touching democracy, education, healthcare, and even the collective mental health of societies.
By Awais9 months ago in The Swamp
"Ukraine-Russia War 2025: Is the End Finally in Sight?"
Introduction The Ukraine-Russia conflict, ignited in February 2022, has now extended into its third year. What looked like a quick military operation has turned into a long, devastating war with global repercussions. In 2025, the battle has intensified, alliances have shifted, and the humanitarian toll has escalated. We examine where both sides stand at the moment, as well as what lies ahead for Ukraine, Russia, and the international community, as the world watches with trepidation.
By AlaTrend9 months ago in The Swamp
Blood Parliament: BBC Africa Eye Documentary (Kenya Gen Z Protests)
The BBC Africa Eye documentary Blood Parliament investigates the dramatic protests that rocked Kenya in June 2024. It captures the raw energy of a youth-led movement against government policies and highlights the explosive events that unfolded when demonstrators stormed Parliament. The Blood Parliament BBC production offers an unprecedented look into how a generation raised on social media stood up to political authority, reshaping Kenya’s political conversation in the process.
By Marveline Merab9 months ago in The Swamp
Pakistan vs India: Latest Tensions, History, and Future Relations
Pakistan vs India: Rising Tensions, Historic Rivalry, and the Road Ahead The phrase Pakistan vs India often conjures images of cricket matches, diplomatic talks, and military tensions. However, recent developments have reignited the intense rivalry between these two South Asian neighbors, grabbing global attention. With historic grievances and new flashpoints emerging, the world watches closely as Pakistan and India navigate another phase of strained relations.
By Madi Speaks9 months ago in The Swamp
History warns us. Will we listen?
"And how we burned in the camps later, thinking… We didn’t love freedom enough. And even more — we had no awareness of the real situation…. We submitted with pleasure!… We purely and simply deserved everything that happened afterward.” - Alexandr Solzhenitsyn, The Gulag Archipelago
By Hayden Searcy9 months ago in The Swamp
Trump: Our Bombs Are Bigger & Badder. Khamenei: We'll Invoke the Right to Defend Ourselves!. Content Warning.
In a world increasingly shaped by double standards and global power politics, the recent verbal jousting between Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and U.S. President Donald Trump over Iran’s nuclear program is not merely a diplomatic dispute—it is a stark reminder of how selective morality dominates international relations.
By Victor Trammell9 months ago in The Swamp
China 2025: Rising Beyond Borders. AI-Generated.
hina in April 2025: Space Ambitions, Trade Tensions, and Global Diplomacy In April 2025, the People's Republic of China stands at the center of several pivotal developments in global affairs. From expanding its presence in outer space to navigating complex trade tensions with the United States, China's actions and policies continue to shape international narratives. This article explores the major events, strategies, and implications emerging from China in April 2025.
By Bull9 months ago in The Swamp
Homeless advocates to council: We need The Salvation Army gone
Members of Housekeys Action Network Denver, a homeless advocacy group known as HAND, gave impassioned pleas to the City Council Tuesday to stop funding contracts for The Salvation Army.
By David Heitz9 months ago in The Swamp
How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan.. AI-Generated.
How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan. Tensions between India and Pakistan have long simmered due to historical, territorial, and political disputes. Among the most pressing and potentially devastating of these is the conflict over water — specifically, the rivers that flow from India into Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). India's repeated threats to block or divert these rivers could have catastrophic consequences for Pakistan, a country that relies heavily on these waters for agriculture, energy, and human consumption.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in The Swamp
As Trump claims he has his timetable for war, the number of casualties from the Kyiv strike grows
Following his remarks regarding Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UK Conservative Party head Kemi Badenoch declined to comment on whether Britain could still view Trump as an ally. "President Zelenskyy is a hero, and we need to do everything we can to support Ukraine to end this war," Badenoch told reporters on Thursday.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in The Swamp
Your Silence Is Your Assent
There’s a phrase I’ve come to loathe more than any other over the past few months. I’ve heard it from friends, family, colleagues—smart, decent people who know better:
By Jeff Olen9 months ago in The Swamp
Empire, Chains, and Blood: The Unholy Trinity of Imperialism, Oppression, and Genocide
Throughout history, the pursuit of power has led to some of humanity’s most brutal chapters. Imperialism—the expansion of nations through domination—has been a driving force behind political oppression and genocide. From the colonization of the Americas to the scramble for Africa, from the Holocaust to modern-day atrocities, the pattern remains the same: powerful nations and regimes exploit, suppress, and exterminate those who stand in their way.
By Morsalin Russell9 months ago in The Swamp