legislation

The bills that Congress reject are as informative as the ones it does. Reviews of all the legislation that meet their fate in government halls.

Potential Changes to U.S. Federal Marijuana Policy. AI-Generated.
Introduction: A Reported Shift in Administrative Policy The legal status of marijuana in the United States is defined by a conflict between state and federal law. While many states have legalized cannabis for medical or recreational use, it remains a Schedule I controlled substance at the federal level. In 2024, multiple news outlets reported that the Biden Administration was considering executive actions to loosen these federal restrictions. This article outlines the reported proposals and their potential effects.
By Saad 19 days ago in The Swamp
UAE Announces New Digital Safety Regulations for Social Media Platforms. AI-Generated.
. Community for Publication: Vocal Technology Community Tags: Social Media Regulation, UAE, Digital Safety, Content Moderation, Internet Law, Compliance, Child Protection, Tech Policy
By Saad 19 days ago in The Swamp
The Token Is Not Protection
There is a particular lie that racism tells itself in America, and it sounds like this: “I can’t be racist. I have a Black friend.”
By Cadma20 days ago in The Swamp
New Ordinance Expected to Further Delay Local Government Elections in Islamabad. AI-Generated.
Introduction A newly proposed ordinance is expected to further delay local government elections in Islamabad, extending a process that has already faced multiple postponements. The development has drawn attention from political observers, civil society groups, and residents of the federal capital, many of whom have been without elected local representatives for an extended period.
By Saad 21 days ago in The Swamp
The House of Skulls & The Grass Police: How Ephrata Missed a House of Horrors While Measuring Your Lawn
The Illusion Shatters On January 6, 2026, the comfortable illusion of "Public Safety" in the Borough of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, was shattered.
By Sunshine Firecracker21 days ago in The Swamp
Learning Abuse is Okay. Content Warning.
My coparent and I agreed on when our children would call me. A schedule because he said that I was interfering with his parenting time. Our children have long called me twice a day if I wasn't physically available to them. I understand how much my ex hates it, but hey, I hate things too - it is called putting our children first.
By The Schizophrenic Mom24 days ago in The Swamp
The Night a Song Brought Me Back to Myself
I didn’t watch the special for the spectacle. I watched because I needed to hear the song again. Not the version from the movie trailer or the TikTok clip. The one that lived in my bones—the one I’d hummed under my breath during chemo, during layoffs, during the long winter after my divorce. The song that said: It’s okay to be different. It’s okay to fall. It’s okay to rise anyway.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in The Swamp
Changing the Rules Mid-Game: Why NYC’s New Housing Strategy Might Backfire
Imagine you are playing a long, intense board game with your friends — something like Monopoly or Settlers of Catan. Everyone has spent hours playing by the rules. You’ve invested your “money,” you’ve made trades, and you’ve built your “houses” based on the rulebook you all agreed on at the start.
By Cher Cheabout a month ago in The Swamp
The Day the Stadium Felt Like Church
I wasn’t born into fandom. I was adopted into it. At ten years old, I didn’t understand offside rules or midfield rotations. I only knew that every Sunday, my grandfather would take my hand, walk me three blocks to the edge of the stadium, and sit with me on a cracked concrete step—just outside the gates, where the roar of the crowd bled into the street like a hymn.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in The Swamp
Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre
Introduction In an era where celebrity relationships often unfold in the glare of social media, Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre have crafted something refreshingly authentic: a partnership rooted in artistic respect, shared ambition, and quiet devotion. Since their romance became public in 2024, fans have searched “Teyana Taylor Aaron Pierre” not just out of curiosity—but admiration.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in The Swamp
Stranger Things Finale Release Date
Introduction After nearly a decade of Demogorgons, mind flayers, and Eggo-fueled nostalgia, Stranger Things is preparing to say goodbye. With fans worldwide searching “Stranger Things finale release date,” “when does the last episode of Stranger Things come out?” and “what time is Stranger Things finale coming out?,” anticipation has reached fever pitch.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in The Swamp
The Corporate Destruction Of Capitalism
Introduction My friend Annie wrote a recent book review and remarked on how the price of books is increasing. You can read the article here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a month ago in The Swamp