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Postmortems of voting woes, disenfranchisement, and how countries around the world elect government officials.
Political Graffiti
The people have spoken. Officially, Canada’s Election Day is Monday, April 28th. We have had early voting, with a record 7.3 million eligible Canadians making their choice over the Easter weekend (I was a part of this particular group, noting that I was doing so on Good Friday – see my poem). The race has tightened up over the last week, with the American presidency, tariffs and a general pro-Canadian feeling permeating the nation. We will probably have a minority government running things again, with the same two main parties – Liberal and Conservative – duking it out and butting heads over issues. My mother will go for the former; some relatives will choose the latter, or take a real shot in the dark and choose one of our other parties (New Democrats, People’s Party of Canada, Green or…?) One of the more amusing things about this nation is how many political parties seem to grow in the body politic every year (I remember one called the Natural Law Party when I was an undergrad; their party leader was our own infamous magician Doug Henning – look him up). I often wonder how a nation like the United States can possible cohere and run with just two political parties (yes, I know that there are independent candidates, they seem to just be a sideshow to the big tent events). I wonder how it works.
By Kendall Defoe 9 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
Pentagon Scandal 2025: Hegseth's Leaked Yemen War Plans Exposed via Signal App
Pentagon Scandal 2025: Hegseth's Leaked Yemen War Plans Exposed via Signal App "Shocking Leaks Reveal U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Shared Classified Military Plans with Unauthorized Contacts via Encrypted Messaging"
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in The Swamp
The Police Should Go Nuclear!. Content Warning.
NOTE: This article is purely satire. In the news, there is this talk about defunding the police. It would be bad on many counts because criminals can get off Scott Free for their crimes. Should the bureaucrats get their way, the police will be helplessly undermined by severe budget cuts. Now, this would put cities and towns all over America in peril. However, I have to say there is a solution to this defunding of the police.
By Halden Mile9 months ago in The Swamp
RFK JR IS A FUCKING MORON
I am mother of nonverbal autistic son and I am furious with Mr. Robert F. Kennedy Jr and the rest of the moronic Trump administration. This year has been a hell of a wishy-washy year since Trump became president again. As much as I wanted to censor this title trying to make more professional, I just thought you know what fuck it I am just so furious. Here’s why…..
By Gladys W. Muturi9 months ago in The Swamp
Safeguarding Voting
Attention all women, Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC), Naturalized American citizens, and trans-people. Are you tired of having to listen to political speeches drone on and on about how awful the opposing candidate is for your state or country? Has it become a hassle to conduct your own research on all running candidates for an elected office? Wouldn’t you rather just breeze through your life without worrying about the political direction of your state or country? Well, fear no more! The US Republican party has a solution for you. Introducing the SAVE Act, short for Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.
By Iris Harris9 months ago in The Swamp
What Is the SAVE Act? Why Married Women in the U.S Are Worried About Their Voting Rights.
What Is the SAVE Act? Why Married Women in the U.S Are Worried About Their Voting Rights. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) has become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over voting rights and election integrity in the United States. While the bill aims to tighten voting security by requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections it has sparked significant concern among civil rights advocates especially among married women. Here’s a breakdown of what the SAVE Act proposes and why it’s raising alarms.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in The Swamp
South Korea Presidential Election 2025 Full Details Date Candidates & Key Issues.
South Korea Presidential Election 2025 Full Details Date Candidates & Key Issues. South Korea is set to hold a pivotal presidential election on June 3, 2025 a development that comes amid political turbulence and heightened public scrutiny of the nation’s leadership. This early election follows the unprecedented impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol marking one of the most significant political shifts in South Korea’s recent history.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in The Swamp
Cultural Protestantism and The Spirit of Austerity
It was a relatively warm night in Berlin when this article began to take shape. I was sitting in a pub in Charlottenburg, half-listening to the hum of overlapping conversations across from me, two friends were describing the economic differences between East and West Germany, and how culture still seemed to influence wealth, ambition, and social discipline. Something about it struck a nerve. This article is a reflection on that influence, on how a religious ethos may have evolved into an economic morality, shaping not just policies but entire cultures.
By Sergios Saropoulos9 months ago in The Swamp
