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Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.

President Attacks Rather than Addresses Congress in First State of the Union
February 26th (Washington, D.C.) – A few short weeks after making a request to do so, the President was able to appear before a joint-session of Congress to give a State of the Union address. However, this was a speech unlike any given since becoming formally known by that name in 1947—which coincidently was the first time the speech was broadcast on television. The last President to have a State of the Union during their first year in office was John F. Kennedy—although his successor Lyndon B. Johnson had one after Kennedy was assassinated and Gerald Ford also had one when Richard Nixon resigned. However, according to a Congressional Research Service report (https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R44770.pdf) on the history of the State of the Union:
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
What Was in the Latest Set of Executive Orders?
February 9th (Washington, D.C.) – The President has delivered a new set of Executive Orders for numerous federal departments and agencies.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Remembering Glenda Jackson: A British Star's Enduring Legacy
Throughout her career, she graced both the stage and the silver screen, captivating audiences with her captivating performances. As we bid farewell to this extraordinary artist, let us take a moment to reflect on her remarkable life and enduring legacy.
By ONYIGOD WRITES3 years ago in The Swamp
effects of DEPLETED URANIUM in UKRAINE
DEPLETED URANIUM is a dense by-product that remains after uranium is enriched for nuclear reactors or nuclear weapons. Although it is still radioactive, its radioactivity is significantly lower compared to natural uranium ore, as it contains much lower levels of U-235 and U-234 isotopes.
By Suganthan3 years ago in The Swamp
President "Can't Understand" Government
February 5th (Washington, D.C.) – Who is in the President’s Cabinet? Amazingly, it is a question that has never been answered because the “Cabinet” is not an organization that was created by the Constitution or any law. The only relevant clause of the Constitution (Article 2 § Section 2 § Clause 1) says that the President may require the opinion of the “principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices....” President George Washington interpreted this to mean he could create a working committee that regularly advised him, and it has been a tradition maintained by every subsequent President since then.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
The War in Ukraine and Russia: A Complex Conflict Unfolding. Content Warning.
Introduction: The ongoing war in Ukraine between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists has been a source of international concern and geopolitical tension. This conflict, which erupted in 2014, has resulted in significant casualties, displacement of people, and deep political divisions. In this article, we will delve into the complexities of the war in Ukraine and Russia, exploring its origins, key players, humanitarian consequences, and the broader implications it holds for regional and global stability.
By Kevin Miller3 years ago in The Swamp
Kerala High Court Rules Nudity Should Not Be Equated with Sex: Rehana Fathima Acquitted in Controversial Case. Content Warning.
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has emphasized the importance of granting autonomy over one's body and denounced the denial of this right to women. The court discharged Rehana Fathima, a prominent women's rights activist who was facing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO), Juvenile Justice, and Information Technology Acts. Fathima had been accused of circulating a video in which she posed semi-nude while allowing her minor children to paint on her body.
By M. A. Alam3 years ago in The Swamp
On a "Quiet" Day, President Kicks out Reporters and Toddlers, Invites in Sheep
January 22nd (Washington, D.C.) – Three days after taking the Oath of Office, the new President of the United States finally entered the Oval Office for the first time and then spent an entire day at work in the White House.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Global Demonstrations Erupt in Support of Jailed Russian Critic Alexei Navalny on His Birthday
Thousands of people in over 100 cities worldwide rallied on Sunday to show their support for Alexei Navalny, a prominent Kremlin critic who remains imprisoned. This marked Navalny's third birthday celebration since his incarceration. The demonstrations, spanning from Tokyo to Sydney and Tel Aviv to Milan, aimed to express solidarity with Navalny and call for his release. While facing the possibility of an additional 30-year prison sentence, Navalny's supporters believe the charges against him are part of an attempt to silence Russia's most vocal opponent of President Vladimir Putin.
By M. A. Alam3 years ago in The Swamp
Escalating Tensions: Chinese Warship's Unsafe Encounter with US Vessel in Taiwan Strait, as Russia's Actions Fail to Affect China's Taiwan Intentions
In a recent incident, a Chinese warship came dangerously close to colliding with a US vessel in the Taiwan Strait. On June 3, the USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and the HMCS Montreal (FFH 336) were conducting a routine transit when the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA(N)) LUYANG III DDG 132 (PRC LY 132) executed unsafe maneuvers near the USS Chung-Hoon. The Chinese warship violated maritime rules by getting as close as 150 yards (137 meters), prompting the US vessel to slow down and alter its course to avoid a collision. This incident follows another concerning event in late May when a Chinese J-16 fighter jet performed an unnecessarily aggressive maneuver while intercepting a US RC-135 aircraft over the South China Sea.
By M. A. Alam3 years ago in The Swamp
Lincoln, Hamilton, and Immigrants
In my opinion the Civil War did not occur when it did by accident. I believe that there is a reason it happened when it did because certain things had to be in place; in particular certain changes in the population were needed. Contrary to what many have been taught I believed that on its battlefields were left the remains of the United States.
By V. H. Eberle3 years ago in The Swamp
American Bully: The US is Hated & Wasting Money Interfering in Other Countries Affairs & Politics
Thursday, 1 June 2023 By: TB Obwoge The United States is one of the most hated countries in the world, most Americans probably don't believe this, don't know this or don't care. Still the number one country where millions of people have hopes of immigrating to, however this doesn't mean they love the country. Or even respect the country's politics, government or citizens.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in The Swamp