There is a tactical argument for politicians and pundits to distance themselves from "defund the police." Maybe it is bad for elections. Maybe there's a tradeoff you're willing to make. But "that was crazy" is not even accompanied by "here's my plan to stop police violence."
This team had to overcome so many obstacles to arrive in Los Angeles. So many of these players were simply trying to survive a war few months back. They had to navigate a uniquely complicated geopolitical situation to even make it here. I am beyond proud of their resilience.
“My mum could not be here either for a visa issue, and the money we had to pay for it.”
This is genuinely sad. What FIFA and the U.S. have done in this WC should not be brushed off as just another tournament controversy. A historic disgrace.
Israel dropped a bomb on Mona’s home in Mansouri, South Lebanon, today.
Mona is not a fighter.
She is an environmental activist who dedicated her life to protecting endangered sea turtles.
Because of Israel, Mona is now fighting for her life in a hospital bed.