corruption

A prime locale to talk bribery, suspect campaign funding, and all other instances of political corruption. The shadier, the better.

The Brilliant Plan to Collapse the Economy One Deportation at a Time
The Department of Homeland Security might want to consider a rebrand: maybe something like the Department of National Self-Sabotage. Because what else do you call a government actively purging the very labor force that props up the American economy while pretending it’s all part of some master plan to Make America Great Again™?
By Jeff Olen8 months ago in The Swamp
Michael Jackson Didn’t Molest Any Kids: The Case for His Innocence
More than a decade after his death, Michael Jackson’s legacy remains under attack. The accusations that once dominated headlines have resurfaced again and again, most recently in the documentary Leaving Neverland. Yet despite the emotional weight of that film, the actual evidence does not support the narrative of guilt. A closer look reveals a pattern of opportunism, contradictions, and media manipulation.
By Heather Holmes8 months ago in The Swamp
An allergy to Peace.🩸
They stand at the podium, still vociferating as everything crumbles around them...so immersed in glorifying themselves, they miss the cracks in the walls of humanity poised to fall on their egotistical heads, crushing them at the earliest opportunity.
By Novel Allen8 months ago in The Swamp
Think!
Introduction This is for Vim's "Everyone Gets a Soapbox" July Prompt, which you can read here: The music is "Think For A Minute" by The Housemartins
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in The Swamp
Investors traded a record $6.6 trillion worth of stock in the first half of 2025
In the first half of 2025, "Global Stock Trading Hits Record $6.6 Trillion" Global stock markets witnessed an unprecedented surge in activity in the first half of 2025, as total trading volumes soared to a record \$6.6 trillion. This milestone, the highest half-year figure in history, reflects heightened investor engagement driven by a mix of economic optimism, technological advancements, and a new wave of retail participation reshaping the financial landscape.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in The Swamp
A Denunciation
We didn’t do many movies when I was in high school, but I went to see The Hiding Place with my church youth group. I’d read the book, but was not truly prepared to see a family risk everything to hide their Jewish neighbors and then be incarcerated in the Ravensbruck concentration camp on screen. I wondered if I would have been as brave as the ten Boom family.
By Judey Kalchik 8 months ago in The Swamp
Why Independence Day Feels More Funeral Dirge Than Celebration This Year
There’s a heaviness in the air this Fourth of July, and it’s not just the wildfire smoke, supply chain shortages, or the inflation-devoured hot dogs. It’s the somber realization that we’re not celebrating freedom anymore—we’re clinging to the idea of it like a memory fading in real time.
By Jeff Olen8 months ago in The Swamp
Missing Activist Ndiang'ui Kinyagia Resurfaces Amidst Legal Showdown
Nairobi, Kenya - The perplexing disappearance and dramatic reappearance of IT expert and digital commentator Ndiang'ui Kinyagia has gripped Kenya, sparking widespread debate about civil liberties, the role of security agencies, and the power of public outcry. Kinyagia, who was reported missing on June 21, 2025, resurfaced on July 3, 2025, at the Milimani Law Courts, where a High Court order effectively barred police from arresting him, at least for the moment.
By Tallgirl8 months ago in The Swamp
Elon Musk Says AI Could Lead to World War III. AI-Generated.
Elon Musk Says AI Could Lead to World War III A Warning from the World's Most Influential Tech Visionary Introduction: A War Not Started by Humans?
By Ali Asad Ullah8 months ago in The Swamp
Will AI Rule the World by 2050?. AI-Generated.
Will AI Rule the World by 2050? Exploring the Promise, Peril, and Power of Artificial Intelligence in the Coming Era Introduction: A Future Controlled by Code?
By Ali Asad Ullah8 months ago in The Swamp
How AI Could Start the Next World War. AI-Generated.
How AI Could Start the Next World War The Invisible Trigger in a Hyperconnected World Introduction: A New Kind of Battlefield
By Ali Asad Ullah8 months ago in The Swamp
Kenya's Recent Challenges and Enduring Resilience
Kenya, a vibrant East African nation often seen as a beacon of stability and progress, has recently found itself navigating a complex confluence of events that have tested its resolve and highlighted both its internal vulnerabilities and its crucial regional role. The aftermath of a protracted doctors' strike, the tragic death of the nation's military chief in a helicopter crash, and Kenya's ongoing efforts to mediate peace in neighboring South Sudan have dominated national discourse, painting a vivid picture of a country grappling with domestic challenges while upholding its international responsibilities.
By Tallgirl8 months ago in The Swamp