controversies

It seems every time one racially-charged incident ends, a gender or religious controversy takes its place; Ruminate on the issues dividing our nation and world.

Internal Rifts Emerge Within Taliban Leadership in Afghanistan. AI-Generated.
Introduction A division has become apparent within the senior leadership of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Sources indicate a growing disagreement over the direction of the country. This split involves key figures in the ruling government. The differences center on matters of domestic policy and engagement with the international community. The emergence of this rift points to challenges in maintaining a unified front.
By Saad 18 days ago in The Swamp
Identification, Authoritarianism, and the Moral Costs of Enduring Support
A common explanation for continued support for Donald Trump is informational deficit, the assumption that supporters do not know (or do not fully understand) his record, his rhetoric, or the downstream consequences of policies carried out in his name. That explanation is psychologically comforting because it implies a clean solution; more facts, more exposure and more education.
By Cadma18 days ago in The Swamp
Enoch Burke’s Release from Prison and the Cost of Christian Conviction.
The release of Enoch Burke from Mountjoy Prison has brought deep relief to his family and to many Christians around the world who prayed faithfully for him. His imprisonment was not the result of violence, hatred, or neglect of duty, but flowed from a refusal to use language that contradicted his Christian beliefs about truth, sex, and the nature of the human person.
By Test19 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 Cadma19 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
Starmer Talks to Trump.
Sir Keir Starmer spoke to President Trump on the telephone last night. They spoke at length, according to a Downing Street Spokesman, about Greenland and the tanker Bella 1 or Marinera. Sir Keir Starmer's view on Greenland is in line with other European leaders. That is, they stand with the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Ms. Frederiksen has said that if the US were to invade Greenland, it would be the end of NATO. And rightly so, Denmark and America are NATO Allies. It would be a literal stab in Denmark's back if America went ahead and invaded Denmark. How can a friendship stand when your close friend has done something to offend you? That would be the case between the US and Denmark over Greenland. It would only embolden people like Putin.
By Nicholas Bishop26 days ago in The Swamp
Opinion | Why Black Biraciality Makes People Uncomfortable
I recently published an article titled “The Double Marginalization of Black Biracial People.” In it, I argue that Black biracial individuals - those with one Black parent and one white parent who are socially identified as Black - face two forms of marginalization: anti-Black racism and monoracism. (Monoracism refers to a specific type of oppression that affects mixed-race individuals.)
By Clare Xanthos26 days ago in The Swamp
Putin Dispatches Naval Vessels.
Vlad "The Invader" Putin (taken from Vlad "The Impaler" Tepes) has officially stepped into the situation between America and Venezuela on the high seas. It seems the capture of Nicolas Maduro, who is now facing trial in New York, crossed a red line for Russia. Maduro and Putin are close allies, and Maduro's successor, Delcy Rodriguez, will be just as close with her Russian counterpart.
By Nicholas Bishop27 days ago in The Swamp
Mette Frederiksen: Greenland isn't Yours!
Trump has always been obsessed with Greenland. During his first term, he mentioned it then. Now, in his second coming, President Trump stated the US needs Greenland for defence. Mentioning Russian and Chinese ships that pass that way. Of course, one has to take into account the minerals that lie under the snow that covers Greenland. So is Trump's interest merely for defence or business or both? The irony of it is that Greenland already has a US military base there with the permission of Denmark.
By Nicholas Bishop28 days ago in The Swamp
How Are Venezuelans Reacting To Maduro’s Capture?
On 3 January 2026, US President Donald Trump announced that American forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro, who had been in office since 2013, has been a polarizing political figure and responses to his capture have certainly illustrated this view of him.
By Isa Nan30 days ago in The Swamp
Maduro’s Wife at the Center of Venezuela Chaos: What Really Happened During the U.S. Strike
In the early hours of a tense and uncertain day, the world woke up to shocking headlines out of Venezuela. Explosions were reported. Statements flew across social media. And suddenly, one unexpected phrase dominated global search trends: “Maduro’s wife.”
By Bevy Osuosabout a month ago in The Swamp