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How to Write News Like the Big Boys
Day after day, President Trump is under attack by the mainstream media with alleged leaked information from anonymous sources. Whether the sources are legitimate or not appears to be inconsequential. They have become so common, the public has become skeptical and the credibility of the press has deteriorated. It is no small wonder people today overwhelmingly do not trust the press and prefer getting news from other sources, particularly social media.
By Tim Bryce9 years ago in The Swamp
'The Mooch' Is Out—But Why Was He In?
Queen jokes aside, why was Anthony Scaramucci even brought in as communications director? Was he even vetted at all? For starters, consider that Scaramucci was a man who took great pride in being known as "The Mooch." He was telegenic, with a ready smile and an easy mode of talking—things which in many ways former press secretary Sean Spicer lacked. However, even with a fair bit of charm on screen, "The Mooch" was apparently something of the sleaze that his nickname might imply.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in The Swamp
How Do Democracies Become Dictatorships?
It's often been said that those who do not fight for freedom should expect to stop having it. In many points throughout history, democracies stopped being democratic — and started being the grounds that helped dictators rise to power.
By Cato Conroy9 years ago in The Swamp
Letter to Megyn Kelly
Right now I'm missing Melissa Harris Perry. On her show she would read a letter she wrote, usually to someone who would not want to hear what she had to say. So in that spirit, I wrote a letter. Since I don't know where to send it, I'm just going to float it out into cyberspace and let it go where it may. Hopefully, it will reach the intended destination.
By F.D. Brake9 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Mr. Trump, You've Made America Self-Reflect
Dear Mr. Trump, It has been an interesting few years in American politics. It is clear that America is going through some tough growth and change, and that has been stressful, but very gratifying to watch. Your rise to power has been fast, and very surprising. While some people are quick to criticize this, I want to note that it is very important. You have been chosen by the American people, at a time when the country is divided. And their choice of you, as President, has taught us all a little more about our neighbors.
By Miranda O'Conner9 years ago in The Swamp
What We Must Do to Drain the Swamp in DC!
OUR REVOLUTION image is credited to Bernie Sanders and his organization as the copyright owners. A Brief Background on My Shifting Political Landscape
By Erik Middlewood9 years ago in The Swamp
Same Sex Marriage
We are living in a world where we have to worry about who is going to take our rights away, even though the First Amendment is to protect us from having our lives ran by someone who doesn't like our choice into whom we choose to marry.
By Melissa Landis9 years ago in The Swamp
I Gotta Pee
If you've been following social media and the news lately, I'm pretty sure you've heard about the big issue on which bathroom transgender people should be allowed to use. You have some people who are pro gay rights and support using the room which matches their gender identity, while others who strongly oppose the move for various reasons. I see this not as a social issue regarding rights to either party but as a ploy to stir controversy and trigger an emotional response.
By Wakai Safin9 years ago in The Swamp
Being Trans. Trans-ish
Before our cameras were on our phones, before Google owned the world, even before the internet itself there was me. This is me. I've been in various stages of transitioning into a man for twenty-two years. This train of thought started over a friend's offense at the image of Klinger in heels with a gun. Klinger. From M*A*S*H*. I'll get back to that.
By Mary McPherson9 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Cis Allies
I'd like to start by saying thank you. We see you, we appreciate you, and now more than ever we need you. However, there are some things that we need to discuss. Things that, to you, seem innocent. Things that, for us, are a painful reminder that society still places us in the category of "other."
By Stella Lane9 years ago in The Swamp
Trump Threatens Removal Of Subsidy Payments For Health Insurance
Once again, the immaturity of the 45th president of the United States continues to shine through. Is there legislation that needs changing in the United States? Absolutely, and change is good for almost any government if it's done in an appropriate fashion. In the case of Obamacare, there are a number of flaws within that system which makes change necessary, but one way to execute change is not to simply remove subsidies to the insurers until President Trump gets his way.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in The Swamp
Why Trump Has Got it Right
The galling hypocrisy of Trump's opposition really is becoming quite tedious. While it may be the "in thing" to spout hatred about the USA's president (much like witch-burning in the 14th century—completely oozing with fashionable self-righteousness), the last straw for me came when Snoop Doggy Dogg, a rapper who made his millions rapping about b*tches, h*es, drugs and all other types of immoral fluff, but gets away with it because it happens to be "cool," decided to pretend to assassinate Trump in a music video. So let me get this straight—it's absolutely outrageous and abhorrent for Trump to suggest banning immigrants from countries where Sharia Law is prevalent, all with the intention to protect the American people from potential suicide bombers and angry young Islamists waving knives and shouting "Allahu Akbar," much like what we are currently experiencing in Europe, but it is completely acceptable, encouraged even, for Snoop Dogg to mimic outright murder of the US President? Really, the mind boggles.
By Hawker Hurricane9 years ago in The Swamp