social media

The scoop on social media for influencers, lobbyists, budding politicians and civilians with a stake in the Swamp's trending issues.

💰 “You Don’t Want to Go Viral — You Just Want a Damn Dollar”
💰 “You Don’t Want to Go Viral — You Just Want a Damn Dollar” And even that feels impossible. --- 🤯 Why Can’t You Earn Even $1 on Medium?
By Awais Qarni 8 months ago in The Swamp
Disconnected: How Social Media Is Unraveling Real Community
Social media promised connection—but it’s left us more isolated, distrustful, and alone. Can we rebuild the village we lost?
By Liz Burton8 months ago in The Swamp
The Fascist Facebook Regime: Going to Jail and Getting Sprung
I have just been released from jail, Facebook jail that is, and for the moment, I’m free. There is nothing that rings my bell quite like the smell of cowardice. Rattling the cages of the patriarchal elite sends energy through my system like the sweet rush of an adrenaline-fueled adventure.
By Vanessa Brown8 months ago in The Swamp
How AI Is Changing the Way We Love, Work, and Think
It wasn’t long ago that AI sounded like science fiction. A robot assistant, maybe. A threat in dystopian movies. But in 2025, AI is neither fiction nor future — it’s already everywhere.
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in The Swamp
Is the 9–5 Dying? Exploring the Future of Work in 2025
Once considered the gold standard of employment, the traditional 9–5 job now feels like a relic of the past. As we navigate 2025, one thing is becoming increasingly clear:
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in The Swamp
Free Speech Under Attack: Staten Island DA Issues Arrest Warrant Over Substack Email
In a startling escalation of prosecutorial overreach, Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon has reportedly issued a warrant for the arrest of Richard Luthmann — a disbarred attorney, political satirist, and self-styled muckraker — over an opinionated email published through Substack.
By Michael Phillips8 months ago in The Swamp
From Stream to Spotlight: IShowSpeed’s Wild Lithuania Trip Set to Go Viral
Introduction In the age of livestreams, short-form videos, and influencer domination, even a quiet Baltic nation can become a global sensation—thanks to the right personality. That’s exactly what happened when American streamer IShowSpeed, also known as Darren Watkins Jr., took an unexpected trip to Lithuania. What began as a quirky travel vlog turned into a viral internet moment that’s sparking conversations about soft power, digital culture, and influencer reach.
By Nimatullah8 months ago in The Swamp
Corporation for Public Broadcasting: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters Today
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is an important organization in the United States that supports public media. Many people enjoy watching or listening to shows on public television and radio, but they might not know much about the group that helps make these programs possible. This article will explain what the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is, how it works, and why it continues to play a significant role today.
By Shahzaib8 months ago in The Swamp
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
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
Outrage Is the New Normal: How Social Media Killed Nuance
The internet was hailed as a revolution for free speech at the beginning of the 2000s. It was hoped that it would give everyone a voice, bridge cultures, and democratize knowledge. Even though we have our voices two decades later, we are burning bridges more quickly than ever before instead of building them. You are about to enter a time when outrage commands attention and nuance is passé. The Age of Indignation Every scroll through your feed tells a story — someone is offended, someone is cancelled, someone is trending for something they said 10 years ago, someone else is screaming “whataboutism” in all caps.
By Muhammad Usama8 months ago in The Swamp