"One of the criticisms I've faced over the years is that I'm not aggressive enough or assertive enough, or maybe somehow, because I'm empathetic, it means I'm weak. I totally rebel against that. I refuse to believe that you cannot be both compassionate & strong." Jacinda Ardern
No matter where they live in the world, no matter what their cultural or family influences: In general, women are better at empathizing with other people than men, according to a study published Monday https://t.co/nDAv5XK06G
BREAKING: Donald Trump, who tried to overthrow the results of the 2020 presidential election and inspired a deadly riot at the Capitol in a desperate attempt to keep himself in power, has filed to run for president again in 2024. https://t.co/iqIcaN3SZA
Fast fashion has flooded the world with clothing. But little of it gets recycled, leaving countries like Ghana to choke on the discards https://t.co/a6KZMRQw0z
This video is so toxic that if TikTok is showing shit like this to children, it's no wonder our youth is suffering from such high rates of suicide and depression
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It’s not that I don’t appreciate the gesture, but - as has been said many times before over the years - having a bunch of strangers vote on whether or not my marriage is valid is actually pretty insulting.
Forced birth in a country with:
—No universal healthcare
—No universal childcare
—No paid family & medical leave
—One of the highest rates of maternal mortality among rich nations
This isn't about "life." It's about control.