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The Real Colors of Racism. Content Warning.
Here we are again, with my face on a piece to prove I have the exact demographic makeup to make me a honking goose of self-righteousness and the portfolio to prove I have the self-awareness to curb my mayo sapiens tendencies while I have a chat with my own for a moment. Hey there, peeps and skeeps. Last time, I just wanted to talk to the white Americans with Trump Voter Remorse (TVR) or Protest Voter Persecution Syndrome (PVPS). This time, I'm ditching the alphabet soup.
By Maia Gadwall the metAlchemist3 months ago in The Swamp
Do We Need to Implement a Media Blackout Against Trump?
A unilateral press blackout on Donald Trump—where no outlet reports on him, no journalist engages with his social media, and no commentator amplifies his provocations—would be a radical but potentially transformative act of media resistance. It would deny him the oxygen of attention, which he has weaponized for years to dominate headlines, distract from accountability, and manipulate public discourse.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in The Swamp
Beyond Captions: Why the White House Lawsuit Affirms ASL Interpreters as Essential Public Access
The current federal court order, which mandates the Trump Administration to immediately reinstate live American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for its press briefings, has ignited a critical, high-stakes conversation. This legal victory for the Deaf community is a direct challenge to the administration's decision to discontinue the service implemented by the previous White House.
By Tracy Stine3 months ago in The Swamp
Nothing Phone 4a Pro Spotted
The smartphone world is buzzing with news that the Nothing Phone 4a Pro has been spotted in recent leaks, and tech enthusiasts are already speculating about what this next-generation device might bring. Expected to launch in early 2026, the 4a Pro promises to continue Nothing’s mission of combining sleek design with practical performance, bringing a mid-range smartphone experience that feels premium.
By abualyaanart3 months ago in The Swamp
‘Tis the Season
She stares down at her paycheck. Two weeks of work, after taxes and other deductions, the take home pay comes to $900. Fortunately, she shares her one-bedroom apartment with a roommate. The rent of the two-bedroom apartment currently stands at $1800, but the landlord already announced a rent increase after the holidays. Her $900 contributes to her half of the rent. The threat of taking up another part-time job lingers over her head. Why can’t she just work one job, when the corporation who employs her profits millions of dollars daily? What would happen if her roommate decides to leave? Or worse, suffer a life-taking event? After rent and paying for food and other essential commodities, she barely scraps by. Worse, her saving account remains smaller than an anthill. At least she’s alive and healthy, right?
By Iris Harris3 months ago in The Swamp
Tis the Season
She stares down at her paycheck. Two weeks of work, after taxes and other deductions, the take home pay comes to $900. Fortunately, she shares her one-bedroom apartment with a roommate. The rent of the two-bedroom apartment currently stands at $1800, but the landlord already announced a rent increase after the holidays. Her $900 contributes to her half of the rent. The threat of taking up another part-time job lingers over her head. Why can’t she just work one job, when the corporation who employs her profits millions of dollars daily? What would happen if her roommate decides to leave? Or worse, suffer a life-taking event? After rent and paying for food and other essential commodities, she barely scraps by. Worse, her saving account remains smaller than an anthill. At least she’s alive and healthy, right?
By Iris Harris3 months ago in The Swamp
Trade Weaponization - Punishment to Pakistan
In the rugged passes where the mountains of Afghanistan meet the plains of Pakistan, a long-standing trade artery has always flowed: goods, fruits, textiles, vehicles, labour, ambition. But now, this artery has been deliberately constricted, and in doing so the spectre of “trade as a weapon” has re-emerged in full force. For decades, Pakistan has treated its neighbour Afghanistan not solely as an economic partner but also as a zone of leverage. This time, the calculus has taken on sharper edges: the closure of trade routes, suspension of transit agreements, and threats of permanent exclusion.
By Keramatullah Wardak4 months ago in The Swamp
Government Shutdown 2025: Senate Reaches a Deal to Reopen the Government
After weeks of tension, uncertainty, and political standoff, the government shutdown 2025 appears to be nearing an end. Following a heated round of negotiations, the U.S. Senate has voted in favor of a bipartisan deal to reopen the federal government, bringing much-needed relief to millions of Americans impacted by the prolonged closure.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 months ago in The Swamp
Cruelty isn't a side effect of Trump's policies. It IS the policy.
It seems that Trump’s administration will not rest until the poor die from starvation and disease, after toiling their lives away for slave wages to enrich these stupid, lazy, bloated, evil creatures who congratulate themselves for holding the whip.
By Heather Holmes4 months ago in The Swamp
