There comes a time when we heed a certain call when the world must come together as one. I’m, of course, talking about the point in our lives where animated movies are no longer enjoyable. Though I’m sure there was a time that these types of movies served a purpose, that time is long gone. Gone are the days when Pixar and Disney got the job done; they’ve since been replaced with Tarantino, Shyamalan, and the Coen Brothers.
It’s a sign that we all must grow up at one
Here’s what you missed in the news over the weekend.
Table For Madame President
At a time where women are finally being given the space to lead in positions of power, we still have a ways to go. Having said that, another strong, independent woman added her name to the list of presidential hopefuls over the weekend. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the third-term Minnesota senator announced her intention to run for the Democratic nomination on Sunday.
“For too long, leaders in Washington have sat on the sidelines while others try to figure out what to do about our changing economy and its impact on our lives, what do to about the disruptive nature of news technologies, income inequality, the political and geographical divides, the changing climate, the tumult in our world. Let’s stop seeing those obstacles as obstacles on our path. Let’s see those obstacles as our path. “
–Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Something About Men In Government
It could very well be that men in power feel the need to assert their dominance over women by insisting on engaging in unwanted sexual contact, or that several politicians, over the course of history, didn’t have their heads on straight. Either way, Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax is being accused by two different women on committing sexual assault against them, including rape by one of the women.
Like any crafty political figure, Fairfax has issued many a statement denying these allegations, but this all boils down to a greater systemic issue; we have a problem with believing women who say they’ve been raped or assaulted. To have undergone such physically, as well as
Now, members of the Democratic leadership plan on introducing articles of impeachment against Lt. Gov. Fairfax. We will see, in the next few days, how this turns out.
And It Keeps Getting Complicated
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has left many dinner parties in a state of awkward silence, as well as a real concern for geopolitical peace. Following the convening of the US 116th Congress, two freshman democrats, both of which are Muslim, have recently spoken out in favor of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, a topic that is considered to be highly controversial in the realm of the conflict.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) commented on her ability to discuss such matters in open dialogue:
“It’s not surprising. I think it is actually exciting because we are finally able to have conversations that we weren’t really willing to. It is really important for us to get a different lens about what peace in that region could look like and the kind of difficult conversations we need to have about allies.”
