history
Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.
Self Determination VS Termination
On November 20, 1969, a group of 89 Native Americans set foot on the unused Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay as a protest against the broken Fort Laramie treaty of 1868, which promised Native Americans federal land. The occupation of Alcatraz sparked a debate over Native American land loss and treaty termination and was a success towards Native American equality. The Alcatraz occupation opened up ideas for Native American freedom and equality.
By Joshua Chen4 years ago in The Swamp
World's Top 10 Greatest Emperors
With great power comes great responsibility Great Emperors have reigned over the world, as have horrible pioneers. There have been despots and benign monarchs throughout history. This article is about the greatest and most generous rulers/emperors in history, rulers who made life better for their subjects.
By S Rajesh Kumar4 years ago in The Swamp
Mariupol's tunnel warriors seek to slow Russian onslaught
As Russian forces close in on the southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, a small number of resistance fighters hope to slow them down using a tunnel system below a vast industrial site as their base.
By Gabriel Pasare4 years ago in The Swamp
Lest we Forget: Respectfully, We Need to Fix Our National Day of Remembrance.
Every ANZAC Day I am reminded of the old adage about the American civil war. ‘As a child you are taught that the civil war was about slavery. As you grow older, you learn that there were a myriad of complex factors that contributed to the war. But as you grow up, you learn that it was about slavery.’ Situations are always more complex than they seem, but a greater understanding of those complexities sometimes obscures simple truths. As a contrarian teenager, I believed that ANZAC Day was a bunch of old people glorifying war, so that us youths would be happy little soldiers for the next imperialist expansionist adventure. Of course, I grew out of that view, as I realised that the sacrifices made by those who fought for our rights deserves to be honoured. But every April 25th, my heart sinks as I see the glorification of war seep into that sombre reflection on sacrifice. ANZAC Day may not be about the glorification of war, but it’s sadly used that way.
By Michael Atkins-Prescott4 years ago in The Swamp
Russo-Ukrainian War: Russia suggests it will target NATO countries
"Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warned Vladimir Putin today that the UK was ready to exercise sanctions against Russia if they do not deescalate in its military stance against Ukraine," The Sun newspaper reported.
By Shain Thomas4 years ago in The Swamp
Russo-Ukrainian War: Top U.S. diplomat visits Kyiv
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, having arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, 24 April 2022, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Rumours of US President Joe Biden accompanying both Blinken and Austin have been circulated.
By Shain Thomas4 years ago in The Swamp
Russo-Ukrainian War: Russia aiming for full control of Ukraine's southern territory
Airstrikes against Odesa's infrastructure proves President Vladimir Putin isn't serious about peace. Repeatedly, when referencing the invasion of Ukraine, Putin has spoken of a "special operation" to demilitarise the targeted country. A missile struck the city's infrastructure on Saturday, 23 April 2022.
By Shain Thomas4 years ago in The Swamp
Russo-Ukrainian War: Donbas offensive unfolds
Russian forces, Ukraine officials say, have begun a much-anticipated Donbas offensive in multiple Ukrainian cities. Rocket and artillery fire rained down on the targeted Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian media reported a series of explosions. Considerable damage was caused. An estimated 40-50,000 Ukrainian soldiers are believed to be in the Donbas region.
By Shain Thomas4 years ago in The Swamp
