politics
Politics does not dictate our collective cultural mindset as much as it simply reflects it; We've got to look in the mirror sometimes, and we've got one.
Conflict in Sudan: A Nation Torn Between Power and Survival. AI-Generated.
The African nation of Sudan has been through decades of turmoil, but the most recent conflict in Sudan has plunged the country into one of its darkest periods yet. What began as a power struggle between rival military leaders in 2023 has turned into a devastating war, leaving cities destroyed, families displaced, and hopes for democracy hanging by a thread.
By Fiaz Ahmed 3 months ago in The Swamp
International Diplomacy: The Art of Building Peace in a Divided World. AI-Generated.
In a world often divided by borders, beliefs, and interests, one concept remains essential for keeping peace — international diplomacy. Behind every global treaty, alliance, or even handshake between world leaders, diplomacy plays a quiet but powerful role. It is the art of talking instead of fighting, negotiating instead of threatening, and finding common ground when everything seems to pull nations apart.
By Fiaz Ahmed 3 months ago in The Swamp
“My Heart Stayed Calm Through Horror”. Content Warning.
How about a comparison of horror movies to the horror going on in America, lighthearted, I watched a horror movie last night, to my surprise my heart was not racing. I turned on the news about the ice terrorism and the horrors of Whitehouse being gutted so I turned the news off, turned on a horror movie again. I watched five horror films; my heart was pure at 82 beats a minute. I turned on the news again about tear gas sprayed on Halloween party together in a park, with children and knocking down old people, I said fuck it watched another horror film. what a relief to watch The Conjuring again and not the horrifying evil penetrating from the nazis in DC.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 3 months ago in The Swamp
Is the Government Shutdown Real?
Remember when Trump kept saying "Fake News" and everybody called him the Anti-Christ for saying that? They mocked him, hated him, and called him all kinds of bad things because he was pointing out the FACT that many people were unaware about how much nonsense they accept as truth just because it came from the television or the "News" reporters. Do we still feel that way or have more people begun to realize that we have no idea what is true or false anymore? I have to admit that for the portion of my life that I call the "young years" it was really nice believing that I knew everything or at least that I knew enough to discern between fact and fiction. These days, I have no idea. Unless it actually occurred to me or to my witness, I have no idea who is truthing or fibbing. Like this "Government Shutdown" thing ---- What the heck are they talking about?
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman3 months ago in The Swamp
Gaza Strip News. AI-Generated.
--- In late October 2025, the situation in the Gaza Strip turned dangerous again as a recent ceasefire faltered and renewed strikes left hundreds dead and injured. For many civilians trapped in the blockaded territory, the headlines translate into a daily struggle for safety, shelter, food, and hope.
By Fiaz Ahmed 3 months ago in The Swamp
The Changing Face of the Global Economy. AI-Generated.
The word economy might sound complex, but at its core, it’s about how people, businesses, and governments produce and share resources. Whether it’s buying groceries, starting a company, or setting national budgets, everything connects to the economy. In 2025, the global economy is shifting faster than ever before—driven by technology, environmental concerns, and global cooperation.
By Fiaz Ahmed 3 months ago in The Swamp
Labour Party Polls: Where Things Stand and What’s Next. AI-Generated.
For the ruling Labour Party in the UK, recent opinion polls are delivering a wake-up call. After entering government with strong momentum, they now face the challenge of shifting public mood and rising competition. Understanding these poll numbers is vital not just for political insiders but for anyone interested in how Britain’s democracy is evolving.
By Fiaz Ahmed 3 months ago in The Swamp
Government Shutdown 2025
The United States is currently experiencing a government shutdown for the first time in nearly seven years that began on October 1st, 2025, a situation that has far-reaching consequences for federal operations, employees, and citizens across the country. As we trudge through the third week of the shutdown, let’s take a look at the causes behind it, its immediate and long-term impacts, and the potential paths toward resolution.
By Shaley Speaks3 months ago in The Swamp
I Stand With Alberta Teachers
Introduction On October 6, 2025, approximately 51,000 Albertan teachers began a strike that would affect more than 730,000 students across the province. Organized by the Alberta Teacher's Association (ATA), the strike resulted from more than a year's worth of negotiations with the Government of Alberta. Priorities of the ATA include improved working conditions, wage increases, class size reductions, and an increase in public education funding. As of October 27, no agreement has been reached.
By Antiquity Anecdotes3 months ago in The Swamp
Fair Starts & Fair Futures
There’s a tired refrain in British politics that “we can’t be Scandinavia.” The taxes are too high, the state too big, the culture too different. Yet the truth is this: Britain can’t afford not to learn from Scandinavia — and particularly from Denmark, where social liberalism has built one of the most trusted, efficient and humane welfare states on earth.It’s a country where taxes are high but widely accepted; where the social contract rests on reciprocity, not resentment; and where a century of reform has created a system both generous and sustainable.
By Shaun Ennis3 months ago in The Swamp
