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.
SpaceX launches Crew-11 astronauts to the ISS for NASA on milestone Crew Dragon flight (video)
SpaceX launches NASA's Crew-11 astronauts to the International Space Station on a historic Crew Dragon flight. SpaceX successfully launched NASA's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), a significant accomplishment for commercial spaceflight and international cooperation. This mission is yet another milestone in the Commercial Crew Program, a partnership between NASA and SpaceX that has revolutionized American space access since its inception. On a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the Crew-11 mission took off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Crew Dragon spacecraft, which was given the name "Endurance" and had already completed multiple missions to the ISS, was perched atop the rocket. The reliability of SpaceX's reusable spacecraft and booster systems, which continue to set new standards for cost-effective space travel, was reaffirmed by the successful launch. There are four astronauts aboard this mission, three from NASA and one from an international partner agency. Commander Michael Barratt, a NASA astronaut with two previous space missions under his belt, is in charge of the mission. Pilot Jeanette Epps, who is making her first spaceflight following years of training and delays, and Mission Specialist Matthew Dominick, a member of NASA's 2017 astronaut class, will be traveling with him. Completing the international team is Koichi Wakata of Japan’s space agency, JAXA, a veteran astronaut with several ISS missions to his name.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in The Swamp
The Media is the Message—And Monsanto Paid for It
In 2025, the truth is no longer just inconvenient—it’s unaffordable. While the mainstream press obsesses over Taylor Swift sightings and celebrity divorces, global agrochemical giants like Monsanto (now Bayer) continue a far more dangerous charade: manipulating the media, co-opting science, and rewriting reality to defend products that have quietly sickened the planet for decades. This is not a conspiracy theory. It’s a well-documented, well-funded strategy of control—backed by court records, whistleblowers, and a trail of digital fingerprints.
By Michael Phillips8 months ago in The Swamp
From “Conspiracy Theory” to Policy Disaster — and Back Again
They mocked us in 2020. They called it misinformation, disinformation, or “dangerous right-wing paranoia.” But by 2024, nearly every “conspiracy theory” the Left swore would never happen had become official Democrat policy — cheered on by federal agencies, mainstream media, and corporate enforcers.
By Michael Phillips8 months ago in The Swamp
Construction on Trump’s $200 million White House ballroom to begin in September
President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious two hundred million dollar plan to build a lavish White House State Ballroom, with construction set to begin in September twenty twenty-five and finish before the end of his term in early twenty twenty-nine.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in The Swamp
Donald Trump Snubs India, Signs Oil Deal With Pak. What Does This Mean?
After announcing a 25 per cent 'reciprocal tariff' on his "friend" India, plus a penalty for buying Russian weapons and oil, Donald Trump said Thursday the US had struck a trade deal with Pakistan, including plans to develop its "massive" oil reserves.
By Kristen Orkoshneli8 months ago in The Swamp
Taiwan: Is It Ready?
Taiwan has always been that rogue runaway island that gets under China's skin. The island of the Chinese Nationalists who fled the mainland when Mao and his Communists took over. Ever since then, China has regarded the island as a runaway province that must be brought back under China's boot.
By Nicholas Bishop8 months ago in The Swamp
Tsunami Evacuations Ordered in South America, but Worst Risk Passes for U.S. After Huge Quake
Early on Wednesday, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, triggering widespread tsunami warnings and mass evacuations across the Pacific Rim. Officials later determined that the greatest tsunami threat to the United States had passed, despite the frantic efforts of countries in South America to evacuate individuals. At a depth of 19 kilometers, the quake, one of the strongest in recent memory, occurred approximately 75 miles offshore from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The quake's shallowness made it particularly capable of moving large volumes of water. From Japan to Chile to Hawaii, tsunami warnings were quickly issued across the Pacific Basin. Response times to emergencies were quick in South America. Chile began evacuating vulnerable coastal areas after raising its tsunami alert level to the highest level. Authorities emphasized the danger of after-waves, reminding citizens that the first wave is rarely the most dangerous. Chilean officials coordinated with local governments to evacuate thousands from low-lying areas.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in The Swamp
Bibi Outraged Over UK's Potential Recognition of Palestine.. Content Warning.
The UK has promised to recognise a Palestinian state. However, it comes with caviats. Hamas must release all remaining Israeli hostages. Secondly, Hamas must disarm and thirdly, must relinquish power in Gaza. If Hamas did all this, then at the next United Nations General Assembly gathering, in September, the UK would support a viable Palestinian state.
By Nicholas Bishop8 months ago in The Swamp
Trouble with Weaponized Tariffs
Tariffs are a tax levied upon imported goods by the country receiving the goods. This is an addition to the price of the item which the consumer pays. For example, if you buy a car which was produced in Germany, you may pay an additional couple hundred to a thousand dollars which was added to the price to cover the tariff levied by your government. It is a pretty simple arrangement which is used by many nations. It can be a very good tool to raise revenue, create trade agreements, and promote businesses for governments when used effectively.
By V. H. Eberle8 months ago in The Swamp
The Silence of the Brave
When Georgia State Senator Nancy Schaefer released her groundbreaking report, “The Corrupt Business of Child Protective Services,” she likely knew she was stepping into dangerous territory. But what she may not have known is how far-reaching—and deadly—that corruption could be. Just months after publicly declaring CPS a “criminal enterprise” incentivized to kidnap children, Schaefer was found dead in what authorities swiftly ruled a murder-suicide. Case closed—or so they said.
By Michael Phillips8 months ago in The Swamp
