controversies

It seems every time one racially-charged incident ends, a gender or religious controversy takes its place; Ruminate on the issues dividing our nation and world.

Respect Isn’t Selective: Why Do We Still Push Back on Black Deaf Voices?
When the intellectually Disabled community asked us to stop using the R-word, we listened. When Deaf Autistic people asked us to stop using a harmful sign, we listened.
By Tracy Stine2 months ago in The Swamp
Explaining Critical Race Theory
You all know how I feel about uneducated opinions. Right? Opinions in which a person hates something without having ANY knowledge as to what this something is. Doing that is as close to SHEER stupidity as you can get. In this world where we ALL walk around with small mobile COMPUTERS in our pockets, which we can use to GOOGLE things before we speak or post online about it, you NEVER have to look uneducated or stupid... if you put the effort in to actually KNOW what you're talking about.
By Hope Martin2 months ago in The Swamp
Tanking
Introduction Every day, I see memes and posts telling me Trump and Farage's popularity ratings are tanking, and the Tories are a spent party. In the USA, the GOP are still in power, the Democrats are generally in the pockets of big money, same in the UK with the Labour Party.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred - EBA2 months ago in The Swamp
Stockton Shooting
The city of Stockton, California is once again in the national spotlight following a tragic Stockton shooting that has left residents searching for answers and demanding action. As communities across the country grapple with the rise in mass shooting incidents, Stockton finds itself facing another heartbreaking episode that adds to the growing concern about public safety and gun violence.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in The Swamp
ICE Enforcement Actions Continue Amid Government Shutdown Threat. AI-Generated.
Current ICE Enforcement Posture U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is maintaining a high level of operational activity. The agency reports a significant number of arrests and deportations in recent months. This activity is part of the agency's continued focus on interior enforcement. The policy targets individuals with criminal histories and those who have recently entered the country without authorization.
By Saad 2 months ago in The Swamp
U.S. Naval Deployment Puts Dominican Republic Relations in Focus . AI-Generated.
A Visible Naval Presence The United States has increased its naval deployments across the Caribbean Sea. This move is part of a broader military strategy to combat drug trafficking and secure maritime routes. The proximity of these operations to the Dominican Republic has brought the bilateral relationship between the two nations into sharp focus. The Dominican government has acknowledged the presence and its stated objectives.
By Saad 2 months ago in The Swamp
Open To Debate Podcast
Twenty-two boats allegedly smuggling drugs have been struck in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, with the justification of protecting Americans and the border. Still, are there new calls for military action as a solution?
By Frank Racioppi2 months ago in The Swamp
Shame on you Australia. Content Warning.
What can Australia possibly be thinking? Banning children from accessing social media! Children spend too much time on social media. They should read more books and play more sport. They need to be more outgoing and stop relying on social media for contact with the outside world. They are exposed to too much sex and violence from social media.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 months ago in The Swamp
Imran Khan: Dead or Alive?
It began with a whisper. Then it became a shout. Finally it turned into a storm that swept across social media. In late November 2025 the internet exploded with a singular terrifying question. Where is Imran Khan?
By Muhammad Adil2 months ago in The Swamp
The Joke That Broke Its Teeth. Content Warning.
I thought about a humorous story Then I searched for humor In today’s dystopian Nazi world of their glory. It Failed to give humor or kindness,
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 3 months ago in The Swamp
Where are politicians who believe?
Where are politicians who believe? Why is it that only the far left- who want to end democracy- have a clear plan?
By Peter Rose3 months ago in The Swamp
“Care Is the Flame They Fear”. Content Warning.
The Department of Education announced this reclassification plan in early November 2025, and it is tied to the implementation of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed in July 2025. The Department has said final rules will be released by spring 2026, so the changes are not yet in effect but are expected to take hold then.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 3 months ago in The Swamp