congress

A handy guide to all Congress happenings on both sides of the aisle. Thank goodness for this political body that keeps Presidential power in check.

Race to the 51st State: Puerto Rico vs. D.C. vs. Everywhere Else
January 20th (San Juan, Puerto Rico) – Since the time of Christopher Columbus, the island-territory now known as Puerto Rico has never been independent and free. For hundreds of years, it remained a Spanish colony until the United States “liberated” it in 1898. After that, it endured as a territory of the United States federal government despite multiple attempts to change the status quo in any number of ways. Yet, perhaps it is different this time and Puerto Rico really will finally become a State, or sail off as its own sovereign nation.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Morocco Postponing the trial of a famous plastic surgeon on charges of human trafficking, fraud and forgery
The second session of the trial of the follow-up plastic surgeon, accompanied by his wife, brother, and two women, was known for the felony of human trafficking, in disagreement between some members of the defense staff, due to the demand to include documents in the file.
By News Correct3 years ago in The Swamp
Putin Body Double
For years, rumors and conspiracy theories have been circulating about Russian President Vladimir Putin using body doubles for public appearances or to avoid assassination attempts. The most recent resurgence of this idea came in March 2021, when a video of Putin shaking hands with officials during a meeting with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko seemed to show two different Putins with slightly different facial features and hairlines. This sparked a flurry of speculation on social media and fringe websites, with some claiming that Putin had died or been replaced by a lookalike.
By Suganthan3 years ago in The Swamp
How The 2023 Writers Strike Will Affect Your Favorite Shows.
How the 2023 Writers Strike Will Affect Your Favorite Shows If you are a fan of TV shows like Saturday Night Live, Cobra Kai, or Good Omens, you might be disappointed to learn that they are among the many shows that have been affected by the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike. The strike, which began on May 2, 2023, after months of failed negotiations between the writers union and the major studios, has brought the production of many scripted and unscripted programs to a halt. In this blog post, we will explain what the strike is about, why it matters, and how it will impact the future of television.
By shlok gupta3 years ago in The Swamp
Transgender promotion has reached the Indian media and is causing controversy
The cover of the digital magazine featured a photo of Indian-born transgender activist Alok Vaid Menon. Menon said in an interview with the magazine that "India practices discrimination by not normalizing same-sex marriage," considering that "the refusal to legally recognize same-sex marriage is a form of discrimination that must be addressed."
By News Correct3 years ago in The Swamp
Ghana's Human Rights Violations 2022: Ghanians Angry at Report While Some are Fighting for Human Rights
Monday, 17 April 2023 The United States Department of State has released it's human rights report for 2022. As always Ghanians are screaming foul and racism, even though these are serious human rights violations. Truthful human rights issues.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in The Swamp
Disney Doesn't Need To Campaign For Copyright Extension
For years, Disney, and all major media holders, have pushed to extend copyright so that their Intellectual Property can remain outside the public domain — i.e., materials not protected by IP laws. Their political meddling has been detrimental to our property laws. As I wrote in The MCU Was Never A Bold, New Experiment in Cinema:
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in The Swamp
TikTok versus America
The latest move for a GOP Congressman to get some limelight was to make fantastical and false claims about the mega-popular TikTok platform (150 million USA users).
By Arlo Hennings3 years ago in The Swamp
Banning TikTok is Against Your 1st Amendment Right
TikTok, a video-sharing app, has become a worldwide phenomenon, allowing users to create and share short videos with millions of people worldwide. Recently, the United States government has raised concerns over TikTok's security and privacy issues, leading to calls for its ban. However, banning TikTok in the United States would be against the 1st Amendment, which guarantees the right to freedom of speech.
By Jodi Berkley3 years ago in The Swamp
SHIP
WHAT IS THE SHIP A ship is a large seafaring vessel that is used for transportation of goods and/or people over water. Ships come in a variety of sizes and shapes, from small fishing boats to massive cargo carriers and cruise ships. They can be powered by sails, engines, or a combination of both, and can travel across oceans, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water. Ships have been an important part of human history, facilitating trade, exploration, and warfare throughout the ages. Today, ships continue to play a crucial role in global trade and transportation.
By sahnan mhd3 years ago in The Swamp
Just The Headlines, No Bull.
Okay, so I feel like I'm missing a lot, and covering a lot of other stuff that isn't really important. So I'm going to fill in the blanks today. Hope you all enjoy. Now lets run this through!
By Kerry Williams3 years ago in The Swamp
Just The Headlines, No Bull.
I want to start off with an apology. My first "Just the headlines" post, was done after midnight, and I had intended it to be for the days news, preceding the post. Alas, it did not come off that way, and the dates looked wonky. So, this post, hopefully, corrects that. My intention is to do a quick "review" of the news top headlines, and a brief synopsis, if I contribute anything of import at all. Thank you.
By Kerry Williams3 years ago in The Swamp