voting
Postmortems of voting woes, disenfranchisement, and how countries around the world elect government officials.
Dear Author. Top Story - November 2025.
Today I read a Dear Abby column that really bugged me. It was about a woman whose best friend of thirty years abruptly stopped speaking to her because of differing political beliefs. They supported opposing parties, and her friend ended their relationship over it. The writer was hurt, but she hoped that there would be a way to work things out. When the friend had a grandchild, she wrote her a text congratulating her. Her friend responded with a "Who's this?" Our writer was ravaged and wrote the Dear Abby letter, and Abby's response was rather lacking.
By Stephanie Van Orman5 months ago in The Swamp
College Student Pretends to Be A Trump Supporter for College Funds
This is one of the most hilarious and smartest stories I have ever read. A Black College Student was showing her support for Trump until her family cut her off and cut her tuition money with nowhere to turn to she turned to social media with the maga family donating her funds on Gofundme until a shocking revelation shows that she never really actually supported Trump.
By Gladys W. Muturi5 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 AHMAD5 months ago in The Swamp
Elon Musk’s Tesla Pay Package Sparks Global Attention
When you think of the world’s most influential business leaders, Elon Musk inevitably tops the list. Known for his bold ideas, futuristic vision, and sometimes controversial statements, Musk has turned Tesla into one of the most valuable and admired companies on the planet. Yet today, it’s not Tesla’s cars or technology that dominate the headlines — it’s Musk’s massive Tesla pay package and the debate surrounding it.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in The Swamp
Swing States: The Deciding Power in America’s Elections 🗳️🇺🇸
In every U.S. election, a handful of states capture the country’s attention more than any others. These are the swing states, also known as battleground states — regions where neither Democrats nor Republicans hold a guaranteed majority. Their voters swing between parties from one election to the next, making them the true deciding force behind America’s political direction.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in The Swamp
Reason First: 50 Cent Suggests Zohran Mamdani Killed New York
Is New York over like 50 Cent claims? At least in terms of its entrepreneurial spirit and protection of property rights? With mayor-elect Mr. Zohran Mamdani’s recent win in the race for top official in the “city that never sleeps” the “21 Questions” rapper has rattled his cage.
By Skyler Saunders5 months ago in The Swamp
Rule by the ultra-woke elite. Fact or fiction?
Rule by the ultra-woke elite. Fact or fiction? Manipulation of governance. There are people so arrogant and self-centred that they automatically dismiss anything “popular” as wrong, distasteful, beneath their consideration. A few hundred years ago this used to be the attitude among the aristocratic hereditary rulers in Europe but now it is worldwide and those holding these opinions are in controlling positions of government bureaucracies, the legal professions, the media, and education.
By Peter Rose5 months ago in The Swamp
Virginia Election Results 2025: Spanberger vs. Sears — A Defining Moment in State Politics
Breaking Down the Virginia Election Results The 2025 Virginia election results are finally in, marking one of the most closely watched and fiercely contested gubernatorial races in the country. After months of campaigning, debates, and political tension, Virginians cast their votes to decide the state’s political future — and the outcome could signal where the nation is headed as we approach 2026.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in The Swamp
UPS Plane Crash in Louisville: Tragedy at Muhammad Ali International Airport
Louisville, Kentucky — What began as a routine cargo flight for UPS turned into a scene of tragedy early this morning when a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo plane crashed near Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville. The accident has sent shockwaves through the aviation community and prompted a full-scale investigation by federal authorities.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in The Swamp
Shifting Terrain Podcast Season Two
In Shifting Terrain, host Rachel Rybaczuk explains her show this way: “We explore race and class in politics, beyond the simplistic stereotypes in the news, and between election cycles. Voters, political strategists, organizers, and politicians discuss how race and class are shaping voting patterns, campaigns, the news, and election outcomes. And, ultimately, how we navigate America’s multiracial, cross-class democracy. We highlight voices across the country to interrupt misconceptions fueling political polarization in American politics.”
By Frank Racioppi5 months ago in The Swamp
Why Trump Doesn’t Care About Climate Change?
Donald Trump, the current president of the United States, remains one of the most polarizing figures in modern politics. His position on climate change has sparked worldwide criticism, yet it perfectly aligns with his political identity and personal philosophy. Trump is a right-wing politician, a nationalist, and above all, a businessman who sees the world through the lens of profit and power rather than sustainability and science. His refusal to take climate change seriously is not accidental; it reflects his deep commitment to economic nationalism and his belief that environmental concerns should never outweigh America’s industrial and financial interests.
By Keramatullah Wardak5 months ago in The Swamp
“My Heart Stayed Calm Through Horror”. Content Warning.
How about a comparison of horror movies to the horror going on in America, lighthearted, I watched a horror movie last night, to my surprise my heart was not racing. I turned on the news about the ice terrorism and the horrors of Whitehouse being gutted so I turned the news off, turned on a horror movie again. I watched five horror films; my heart was pure at 82 beats a minute. I turned on the news again about tear gas sprayed on Halloween party together in a park, with children and knocking down old people, I said fuck it watched another horror film. what a relief to watch The Conjuring again and not the horrifying evil penetrating from the nazis in DC.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 5 months ago in The Swamp
