fact or fiction

Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Exploring and debunking conspiracies and the lesser known truths in the world of politics.

{ }. Runner-Up in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge.
The first memory Han has of herself is waking up in her childhood home, her mother leaning over her. She holds a wooden spoon in front of Han’s face, a dark, viscous medicine dripping from it.
By Arne Nasgot12 months ago in The Swamp
Ballistic Missile
Lisa and her fiancé, Kimball, had just moved to Hawaii after spending two years in Japan. Kimball had worked as an AP photographer, traveling from Tokyo to Osaka, covering political events, natural disasters, and sports championships. Lisa, meanwhile, had built her career at a business law firm, handling contracts for international clients. Their time in Japan had been fast-paced, exciting, and full of adventure, but Hawaii felt like a well-earned transition into something more stable. Lisa had taken a promotion to run the Honolulu branch of her company, and Kimball planned to freelance for local newspapers. The move came at the perfect time—they were set to marry in six weeks, and life was good.
By Tim Wright12 months ago in The Swamp
Ghost Town. Content Warning.
Firstly, I want to begin by saying how deeply sorry I am to anyone affected by the Humboldt Broncos bus crash back in 2018. My heart goes out to you and your families- truly, it does. And to the survivors, continue to build a life you can be proud of.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹12 months ago in The Swamp
Trump’s Mysterious ‘Giant Faucet’ in California: Misunderstanding or Bold Vision?
Former President Donald Trump has long been vocal about California’s water management policies, frequently calling on the state to “turn on the giant faucet.” His repeated use of terms like “spigot,” “faucet,” and “valve” has left many Californians and even Canadians puzzled. While his statements might seem perplexing, they stem from ongoing debates surrounding California’s water distribution system, agricultural water needs, and environmental regulations.
By mureed hussain12 months ago in The Swamp
Change : As I in myself and in all this world, this swift current flows.
Change : As I in myself and in all this world, this swift current flows. A prelude before a tremendous calm shall embalm and fuse with me in the sea of time, collecting vast moments in fullest fleets to freshen most of that —ageless soul.
By Madhu Goteti 12 months ago in The Swamp
Presidential Pardons: A Reflection of Distrust and a Fragile Justice System
Presidential pardons have always been a powerful tool, allowing leaders to grant clemency, correct legal misjudgments, and, at times, make political statements. However, the recent pardons issued by former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden highlight not just their differing political philosophies but also their deep distrust of each other and the fragile state of the U.S. criminal justice system. These pardons raise critical questions about the fairness of justice, political motivations, and the broad powers of the executive branch.
By mureed hussain12 months ago in The Swamp
Giovanni the Valiant, or, Giovanni the Murderer. Runner-Up in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge.
Author's Note: St. Francis of Assisi: the first Italian poet.... one of the most celebrated mystics in the history of Christianity.... Brother to all Creation.... peacemaker....
By Sam Spinelli12 months ago in The Swamp
A World on the Brink: The Legacy of 9/11
The sun rose like any other September morning in 2001. It was a Tuesday. The warmth of early autumn filled the air, and people hurried about their business in the bustling streets of Manhattan. The hum of life in the city was palpable, a rhythm that had become second nature to those who called the city home. To most, it was a day no different from any other.
By Latoria Hall12 months ago in The Swamp
Love you, Mom. Honorable Mention in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge.
Her hand in mine. The six of us continued looking at the machine with the numbers, watching, waiting. Top number was the heart rate; below that were other numbers: blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiration. The glowing numbers in the darkened room changed every moment as the tendrils of tubes measured the last bits of her life. An hour earlier, I had jokingly bet which number would reach zero first – respiration. I would be right.
By Barb Dukeman12 months ago in The Swamp
Blind Visions
It was a complicated case of the blind leading the blind. In March of 2018, we took our son for his annual eye exam to get updated eyeglass prescriptions. That year he was 20/70 and 20/80. At almost 21, he was ready to get his driver’s license, but he’d need an updated prescription the following year. He was eager to drive.
By Barb Dukeman12 months ago in The Swamp
The Lion's Pause
Beads of crystalline sweat formed on Jia Wei's forehead as he wiped the counter of the laksa stall at Maxwell food centre. Passed down from his father and his father before him, the laksa stall was a beacon of food tradition - it sold homemade laksa, the coconut gravy and white noodles made from scratch. The savory aroma - a delectable mix of coconut, lemon grass and tumeric-together with light white vermicelli, intrigued and fed hundreds of customers daily.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin12 months ago in The Swamp
Lockdown
I can give you the date: March 11, 2020. Everything that led up to this moment and the fallout afterward may fall from the world’s memory over time, but I kept a running timeline from pre-2020 to January 2021. I know that one day my grandchildren will ask if any of “that stuff” actually happened so I collected article headlines, news photos, and the abundance of memes that one day won’t make sense out of context.
By Barb Dukeman12 months ago in The Swamp