Tag: politics
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How are you looking after yourself right now?
I’m not the first person, nor will I be the last person to tell you that, right now, things feel like hell. The nature of my job means staying up to date with things is an occupational hazard, but even without that, we are at the stage in life where turning a blind eye to…
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Is it ever OK to date someone who votes against your existence?
It is hard to go online these days and not end your session of scrolling angry, frustrated or with someone new to complain about. Last week was a fitting example of that following disappointing media coverage of the genocide in Gaza, all the Hulk Hogan apologists and Laverne Cox romanticising her long-term relationship with a…
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There are no two sides to the story when it comes to genocide
This week has been a tough one to watch, once again making myself question whether holding onto faith in humanity is worth all the energy it takes to not resign to the fact that humanity may just be f**ked. Considering how much space society occupies in our lives – and the influence it has on…
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Trans women are women, f**k what the Supreme Court says
People, people, people: have you not realised that you’re consistently being triggered by the wrong 1%? Because, despite how those in power and certain media outlets portray trans people and their experiences, they make up such a small portion of our society and yet, they are relentlessly attacked, stripped of their rights and framed as…
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Why I’m carrying Michelle Obama’s energy all the way into 2025
In case you’ve missed the news this week because you either don’t give a shit about American politics or because January has you in a chokehold of misery – and you know full well nothing in the news is going to make you feel better – Michelle Obama has been making headlines. No, the people’s…
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Sorry, I cannot get behind the Luigi Mangione fandom
After this week, I doubt I need to explain who Luigi Mangione is to you. Since being arrested and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Johnson, Mangione has been hailed as some kind of modern-day CEO assassinating hero – likened to Robin Hood or V – for killing a man who, granted, was…
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What we’re all missing amidst the Barbie-Oscars snub
Ah, the Oscars. Every year they do something to piss folks off, and when it’s not the Black community, it’s the female one. The Oscars are not known for their celebration of those who aren’t straight, white or male – as past years have proven – but this year has a lot more to say…
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It’s 2023, don’t “all lives matter” me
There is nothing more annoying than going about your business and having someone pull you into an unsolicited conversation about race. Believe it or not, not every Black person is waiting with bated breath to relish in the collective trauma of our community. White people are always the first to say that minorities make everything…
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Why is there always room for racism in a time of crisis?
What is happening in Ukraine is despicable. Considering millions of Russian people are putting themselves in danger to protest against an attack their country instigated, I think it would be hard to find a sane person who supports the assault on Ukraine. These past few days, the world has been rallying behind them, and social…
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We need to talk about ‘Cuties’
The depiction of one social issue the world was not ready to see. This review contains spoilers. New release films these days are little to write home about. With series taking the lead in interesting, previously unexplored storylines, all the films I’ve seen of late have left little to be desired. Then, amid protests about…
Sincerely, Saskia 