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The headline rundown: Modern popular culture topics in the realm of politics, legislation and activism.
Why Red means Republican and Blue means Democrat in US?
Americans think of red and blue as deeply associated with the Republican and Democratic parties, but that's only been the case since the election of 2000. That's what the election night results looked like on American television. - Kennedy's victory, sir, let me tell you this. If they ever teach this machine to talk, you and I won't work. The widespread use of color television in the late 1960s and 1970s changed everything. But it would take several more decades before the media would adapt to the current color scheme - which rooms are the hardest to change from blue to red? Which ones are easy? -President Obama won all those blue states. -He must turn the voting statuses blue. To understand where this red state, blue state business came from, let's go back to when network television first used color charts to announce election results.
By Shubham Bajaj3 years ago in The Swamp
Two Birds, One Stone
Before I begin this article, I must emphasize a few things. One, this is not a defense, nor condemnation of the actions these sailors have taken. Two, I in no way have any knowledge of their cases beyond what is publicly available. Three, this article is not intended to be your sole source of information on this case. It is but a start for more critical thinking about these cases, and others like it.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in The Swamp
They're Here
Whether you believe as most do, that there is other life in the universe, or you aren't a believer in extraterrestrial life, nothing changes what happened this week. Not just one, but three former military officials testified in Congress on Wednesday, July 26, that the government knows more about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena than they were telling us.
By Jason Morton3 years ago in The Swamp
We are losing our ability to love
There is no doubt that we are living through a massive attack on personal liberty. For many, this reversal from granting rights to taking away rights signifies the end of democracy as we know it and possibly the start of a sort of fascism. For others, this marks a return to normal, where rights are mostly for the mainstream and where those who are different need to keep their differences private and not expect to exercise then publicly at will.
By G. A. Botero3 years ago in The Swamp
The New Age Of Elections
The growing use of technology and social media has revolutionized American politics and led to a new era of elections. The 2023 US presidential election is a prime example of how technology and social media have changed the political landscape in America. From social media listening to chatbots to virtual reality campaigns, technology has become a key tool for political candidates and parties to connect with voters.
By Freddie's Lost Treasures3 years ago in The Swamp
The Sadly Authoritarian Nature of the Modern Workplace
People often glamorize the life of a boss. This was the appeal of Donald Trump's reality TV show, The Apprentice (and for some, his presidency in general). He had people present to him their ideas, and ultimately, with his infamous catchword, "You're Fired," he got to decide if they were worth his time.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in The Swamp
Speech Does Not Equate Violence
Emotional and Physical Harm The power of speech is indisputable. Words have the potential to soothe or distress, to uplift or deflate, to enlighten or confound. Indeed, the effect of speech can be profound and far-reaching, causing emotional turbulence and psychological stress. However, as we delve into this complex dialogue, it is vital to differentiate between emotional distress and physical harm — a distinction that often blurs when speech is labeled as violence.
By Paige Holloway3 years ago in The Swamp
