Women who you don't like, or you don't politically align with, or who are horrible people, still have the right to see their rapists and abusers face justice and to have their voices heard.
This is a putrid attitude to have, BTW. Rape isn't a punishment for being a shit person. It is a violent and fundamental violation of the right to control over one's body. Excusing, dismissing it, or justifying it, just once, just a little, is a road to total dehumanisation. The worst, most evil person in the world would still never deserve to have it happen to them.
Additional reminder that there are always going to be people who think YOU are a horrible person, sometimes by virtue of being a Democrat, or queer, or being pro-choice...
and if you subscribe to the "horrible people don't deserve to see their rapists face justice/do deserve to be raped" take, then there will be people out there who think those things about you.
That's the thing about human rights: every human deserves them. Every single one. You do not have to earn them by having the "correct" opinions or doing the "right" things. Every single human deserves them, no matter fucking what, simply because they are human.
Because the second you start dehumanizing people and then using that as justification for stripping away their rights, there WILL be someone who uses that same justification against you.
Not to take away from OP rightfully calling out the grossness of that attitude, because far too many actually think a version of this, but moldy cookie looks like another one of those āfar right wing men LARPing as radical feminists to satisfy their humiliation fetishā people that @senatortedcruz encountered the other day:
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What about the final version of the flag by the original creator?
Gilbert Baker added a 9th stripe shortly before his death, with the new stripe representing diversity. He added this stripe in reaction to the 2016 US election. Itās unfortunately not as well known as the 8 and 6 striped versions.
Hereās an image of him sewing together the 9 striped rainbow flag.
Iāve been thinking about The Fate of Ophelia and how poignant the title is for Showgirl the album and Taylorās story. Ophelia is only depicted in artworks and only becomes āimportantā for the characters of Hamlet after her death. That was the fate of Ophelia: to only be shown care for after suffering. Itās what people do with pop stars. It harkens back to her past relationship. And I love what Taylor did with the cover art, with her looking the viewer in the eye and refusing to die. Refusing to suffer solely for art, or die to make space for others. And the album end with her saying āIām immortal nowā. Like, thatās such a cool throughline!
I have not heard someone phrase it this way and Iām so glad you shared these thoughts with me! Youāre spot on!
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Taylor Swift gets emotional while thanking her parents and brother during her speech for her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York City on 11th June 2026 (via Variety)
soon you'll get better came on my Spotify shuffle for the first time since my aunt died and I almost crashed my car and now I'm sitting in my office parking lot trying to compose myself
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idk you'll never be able to convince me that charli doing that photoshoot with the severed hand wearing a friendship bracelet right after those Taylor Swift fans were stabbed to death wasn't completely fucking evil and unhinged of her. Taylor should've been meaner to her in actually romantic I fear
"May I just take this moment to express my deep appreciation to all the songwriters in the room for their individual achievements and congratulate all of the inductees here tonight? As a director, I am acutely aware of the power that music can have on audiences, and as much as I believe that the stories we tell as filmmakers have the potential to entertain and engage, there is something undeniable about how songs imprint on our souls. They leave a mark, and they provide a map. They provide a map to those moments in our lives that allow us, allow all of us to remember ourselves. And now, more than ever, what you do matters to people. Music will always be a uniting force, whether itās sung in our cars at the top of our lungs, or at houses of worship, or at football games, or on the streets of Minnesota.
I am honored to be here tonight to introduce the youngest female ever to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a woman who has no peer when it comes to shattering records as a writer, singer, and storyteller, a singular artist, and a genuine phenomenon whose place in our culture rivals that of the composers of the American Songbook, Lennon and McCartney of the 60s, and the singer-songwriters of the 1970s, like Carole King and Stevie letās go (K)Nicks, and your namesake, James Taylor. Her iconic success is fueled by her innate gifts, and the unwavering support of her family. Her fearless determination to stand up for all artistsā rights is a reflection of her deep understanding of how best to use the meteoric fame that she has been navigating since she was just a teenager. And tonight, she is making history, and we get to witness yet another milestone, as Taylor Swift continues to fulfill her destiny as the most successful female artist of not just our time, but of all time.
What makes this evening so special is that this introduction is a reflection of how her peers in the music industry view her remarkable gifts as a songwriter, but also her dedication to collaboration, and her respect for her producers, cowriters, and other songwriters who have influenced her since she first picked up a 12-string guitar. Of course, most people start with six strings, isnāt that right? But to no oneās surprise, you were an overachiever at the age of 12. Everybody knows that. So, when I was first called, and Taylor first talked to me about coming here tonight, I admit I was flattered, and I was completely honored to accept, but about five minutes after I hung up, my elation faded slightly, because I mean, what could I possibly say about Taylor that has already been said? Just thinking about how much true, false, and plain crazy stuff has been written about you boggle the mind. So, just out of curiosity, I asked AI if it could tell me how many words have been written about Taylor Swift. And you know what? It couldnāt tell me. And I asked it how many words have been written by Taylor Swift, and it couldnāt tell me that either. And I just thought, āWow, she is such a force that the depth of her achievements defy AI.ā And I should have known that something that starts with āartificialā wouldnāt have a clue, because no algorithm can replace the soul of a true original who defies the status quo and easily refuses to be categorized.
Taylor is a beacon for those who refuse to let others define their narrativeāsomeone who embraces artistic risk, and trusts us with her memories, grudges, thoughts, secrets, fears, and dreams. Through her songs, she has taken billions of people by the hand and by the heart, and reaches across the footlights to them with a message that is rooted in community, and infused with hope and relatability. Through her songs, she makes her believe we are in this together, and together, we can grow up, live, love, make mistakes, succeed, fail, and yet, continue to believe in our own self-worth. Her connection with her billions of fans is so impermeable, inspirational, and encompassing that it literally offers all of us a way to define true connection in a world that is clearly struggling with so many overwhelming challenges. Somehow, Taylor knows us all too well. I love making movies, I love making movies, but I donāt think I would ever fill stadiums of multigenerational fans who want to recite the dialogue from Indiana Jones. Thatās just not going to happen. But when Taylor steps onto the stage, her words are sung back to her by a devoted audience that does not want to be anywhere else in the world in that moment. So tonight is a recognition that while she wrote You Belong With Me, in the most profound way, we belong to her. So thank you, Taylor, for the gift of your stories, and for insisting on being an authentic voice in a world where the line between real and fake is increasingly blurred. You are our mirror(ball), and tonight, to again steal from a great, great songwriter, Taylor, I just want you to know that this is me trying to tell everyone that in my book, you are evermore. So ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Songwriters Hall of Fame class of 2026 inductee, Taylor Swift."
ā Steven Spielberg introducing and inducting Taylor Swift into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 11, 2026 (x)
thinking about the 1989 aoty climbing the mountain top moment and the honorary doctorate speech with only her parents and austin in attendance and even taylor after final eras show saying āeveryone got to see it, mom, travisā it must feel so good to not only reach a milestone moment in your career and be honored for it but to have every single person you love right there with you.
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so who else is having one of those āiām really proud of taylor and feel so unbelievably lucky that i get to witness her make history and grow up with her art in real timeā kind of days
in english: FGM is about to be outlawed in colombia. i'll keep you updated after june 18th or hopefully sooner.
UPDATE: FGM IS NOW BANNED IN COLOMBIA. GREAT JOB AND CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERY FEMINIST AND ACTIVIST GROUP WHO HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS FOR YEARS š„¹š
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