@ECMcLaughlin “The idea that Portland, or any city, can single-handedly defeat white nationalism is a fallacy. This incident needs to be a wake-up call for elected leaders at every level,” Ward said in a written statement. “This is a national problem that demands national resources." 2/3
Haiti v Scotland is the World Cup’s only group-stage match where both countries occupy the smaller, mountainous part of a major island shared with a larger neighbour.
Haiti has western Hispaniola. Scotland has northern Great Britain.
Stay tuned for more cutting-edge, geography-based World Cup analysis.
Qatar v Switzerland is the World Cup’s only group-stage match where one country’s highest point is lower than the other country’s lowest point.
Qatar tops out at just 103m. Switzerland bottoms out at Lake Maggiore, ~193m.
Stay tuned for more cutting-edge, geography-based World Cup analysis.
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Oregon in the house! We have at least 4 different states within us, too. The desert eastern half, the populous northwest, the hypnotizing coast, and the hulking Cascades.
I always thought America was one country 🇺🇸
But Americans on X keep saying
"Well in MY state it's totally different"
Texas. California. New York. Florida.
It sounds like 50 small countries in a trench coat.
Is that a fair way to think about it?
Please quote-tweet with your state flag! 🙋
@japan_nobunaga When I was in high school, I loved peanut butter so much, I promised God that if I got a boyfriend that summer, I'd give it up. I got a bf, but couldn't keep my promise.
But then, I think God understands about peanut butter.
@Qveen_Potato Same. I transitioned in 2020 at age 51. I only wish I would have known sooner. I am hopeful that someday, children won't have to go through what I went through - not being allowed to know myself authentically.
@dove_of_babylon I didn't get an interview for a job in another town because they are only interviewing people in person.
I say, what!? You think I'm moving to a California city without a job lined up? That's insane.
Republicans thinking it’s more morally wrong to transition than get an abortion or commit suicide really speaks to the extreme propaganda occurring and its effectiveness at galvanizing their base.
@stacycay@zaelefty Also, studies showed that trans girls and boys play in similar stereotypical ways as their cis gendered peers. You can't see that on a brain scan (yet) but it's real. Trans women are women. People who don't accept that have some misogyny to unpack.
“…Agreement to name the revised National Security Establishment, ‘Department of Defense’ is to show unity of effort & avoid further disagreements over the new USAF. We all rejected ‘Department of War’ on the basis it sounded like an Army-Airforce takeover…”
J Forrestal, 1949.
ptsd: something terrible happened to you.
complex ptsd: something terrible WAS your entire environment and you had to just live in it. there was no escape.
@Torificallytori It's beautiful, and I want it for you, too! I am sure those spaces exist, and if they don't, maybe we have to make them. I wish I could engage in a sport just to meet people. But it's so hard to put yourself out there. You are inspiring and amazing! We can do this! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
I took a few penalty shots in my time as a soccer player. They all felt high-pressure. I nearly missed the entire goal one game, and never forgot the feeling. My heart goes out to Arsenal fans.