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It’s not Monday but it’s not Friday yet either
Earlier today, I found myself in one of those moments that starts as inconvenience and ends as a sudden test of restraint, strength, and boundaries. I was running the risk of being late for work, so when I saw the bus pulling in, I made the split-second decision to board. A woman entered just ahead of me, and as soon as I stepped inside, I realized the bus was already at capacity. I had my mini backpack strapped on, two side bags, and a Target bag carrying items for my new locker…in other words, I was bulky, awkward, and doing everything in my power not to knock into anyone.
By Cadma3 months ago in The Swamp
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 Orman3 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. Muturi3 months ago in The Swamp
Switzerland Announces Landmark $200 Billion Strategic Investment in United States Economy. AI-Generated.
The Swiss Federal Council’s comprehensive plan to inject $200 billion into the United States economy by 2028 marks not only an unprecedented level of foreign investment but also a carefully orchestrated effort to deepen economic collaboration between two of the world’s most advanced economies. This initiative reflects a profound confidence in the American economic environment, emphasizing Switzerland's commitment to leveraging its sovereign wealth for mutual benefit. Beyond the immediate capital allocation, the plan sets the framework for a dynamic, evolving partnership that adapts to new market trends and geopolitical shifts over the coming years.
By Saad 3 months ago in The Swamp
Major Starbucks Labor Disruption as Workers Stage Coordinated Strike. AI-Generated.
On one of its busiest promotional days of the year, Starbucks Corporation faced a significant coordinated labor action. Over 1,000 workers at 65 company-owned stores across the United States executed a one-day strike. The primary grievances cited were allegations of systematic union-busting by the company and a persistent refusal to engage in good-faith contract negotiations.
By Saad 3 months ago in The Swamp
The Body Remembers What the Law Forgot
THIS STORY WAS NOT APPROVED BECAUSE IT SAID IT WAS NOT IN ENGLISH! THIS IS IN ENGLISH! It finally was approved. I worked on this 12 hours. Thank you for publishing this.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 3 months ago in The Swamp
Your Two Secret Powers: Silence and a Smile. AI-Generated.
We live in a world full of noise. Everyone has an opinion, an argument, or advice. When someone says something we do not like, our first instinct is to fire back with words. We want to defend ourselves, to prove we are right.
By Saad 3 months ago in The Swamp
Sweet Words and Sour Truths: Why You Should Listen Carefully. AI-Generated.
We have all met them. People who always know the right thing to say. Their words are smooth and sweet. They make big promises and offer constant praise. It feels good to hear these things. But later, you might feel confused. Their actions never match their words. The promise they made is forgotten. The praise was just a tool.
By Saad 3 months ago in The Swamp
The Shadows Over Ukraine.
The world has watched, held its breath, and at times turned away from the shadows that fell over Ukraine beginning in February 2022. That morning, when the first tremors of invasion shook the streets of Kyiv, no one could have predicted the endurance of human courage or the persistence of destruction. Over three years later, the war rages in ways both visible and hidden, and yet now, a glimmer of dialogue hints at a path that may someday, though not easily, lead to peace.
By Test3 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 AHMAD3 months ago in The Swamp
Cruelty isn't a side effect of Trump's policies. It IS the policy.
It seems that Trump’s administration will not rest until the poor die from starvation and disease, after toiling their lives away for slave wages to enrich these stupid, lazy, bloated, evil creatures who congratulate themselves for holding the whip.
By Heather Holmes3 months ago in The Swamp
The Rise of Hitler & Trump: Parallels between the Early Days of the Führer and the Would-be Dictator
It is true that Trump doesn’t look much like Hitler yet — but neither did Hitler at first. Trump doesn’t look like 1943’s Hitler — but he does look like Hitler in 1933.
By Heather Holmes3 months ago in The Swamp