Big fan Will, minor point of contention here that I don't think the ADL is a good example anymore in the Barstool analogy that you made. The ADL and their leader Jonathan Greenblatt have spent the last four months literally claiming that anti-zionism = anti-semitism and palling around with people like Elon Musk b/c they’re a right-wing org constantly defending Israel’s slaughter and destruction in Gaza. They're having a dinner next week to honor Jared Kushner.
I'd say you nailed that NYM article perfectly. And the nonsense in the comments, which as always ignores the facts sourced in the article (because what are facts anyway in the face of MY curated opinion??) were exactly what I expected. Sad but entirely predictable.
I'm left with two thoughts as I absorb the whole of it:
I was well into adulthood before I really became aware of how difficult being a woman is from a safety standpoint (among many other things). This is such an important thing for men to teach boys. I know what I'll be chatting on with my youngest today while in the car.
We are in deep, deep trouble as a society right now. It feels like evil and lies are winning the race because they are winning the propaganda war. I know we are not supposed to wallow in despair but it feels about as hopeless as I can recall. And I've been alive a long time.
Something I had never seen someone post on Twitter, before I deleted the app off my phone six months ago: “Huh! I never thought of it that way. Thank you!”
Yes, well, this CMU Chippewa has a friend who went to Illinois for undergrad and Loyola for Law School. So he was a winner either way. But it's like that for me whenever a Michigan team is playing the Columbus School For Overgrown 11-year-olds.
I loved reading your final paragraph and thinking about people yelling about your (great) piece while you reflect and write about the privilege of having such a platform.
Might seem an odd question given the topic of this post but your are a sports and culture writer so worth a try (question also relevant for your readers)
The Australian pro Rugby League competition, The NRL has decided, supposed to try and break into the US market to open their season in Las Vegas this year, I’m currently watching the Roosters v Broncos and though the crowd looks pretty full I’m genuinely curious if anyone in America is even aware it’s happening
Big fan Will, minor point of contention here that I don't think the ADL is a good example anymore in the Barstool analogy that you made. The ADL and their leader Jonathan Greenblatt have spent the last four months literally claiming that anti-zionism = anti-semitism and palling around with people like Elon Musk b/c they’re a right-wing org constantly defending Israel’s slaughter and destruction in Gaza. They're having a dinner next week to honor Jared Kushner.
I found this a fair enough point that I changed it to The Shoah Foundation. (I certainly hope *they* haven't moved too far off the initial mission.)
Thanks, appreciate it.
I'd say you nailed that NYM article perfectly. And the nonsense in the comments, which as always ignores the facts sourced in the article (because what are facts anyway in the face of MY curated opinion??) were exactly what I expected. Sad but entirely predictable.
I'm left with two thoughts as I absorb the whole of it:
I was well into adulthood before I really became aware of how difficult being a woman is from a safety standpoint (among many other things). This is such an important thing for men to teach boys. I know what I'll be chatting on with my youngest today while in the car.
We are in deep, deep trouble as a society right now. It feels like evil and lies are winning the race because they are winning the propaganda war. I know we are not supposed to wallow in despair but it feels about as hopeless as I can recall. And I've been alive a long time.
It is sometimes difficult, I confess, not to despair. But I'm trying.
love the strategy and will try to incorporate it - thank you
Something I had never seen someone post on Twitter, before I deleted the app off my phone six months ago: “Huh! I never thought of it that way. Thank you!”
I swear, it used to happen!
Sister Jean? She's a national treasure.
Yes, I just haven't forgiven her for the 2021 NCAA Tournament second round game, a game I cannot even speak out loud.
Yes, well, this CMU Chippewa has a friend who went to Illinois for undergrad and Loyola for Law School. So he was a winner either way. But it's like that for me whenever a Michigan team is playing the Columbus School For Overgrown 11-year-olds.
I loved reading your final paragraph and thinking about people yelling about your (great) piece while you reflect and write about the privilege of having such a platform.
Maybe someday they'll come around? I probably won't be waiting.
I love Sr. Jean and hope she lives to be 150. But why did Loyola have to break out it's talisman against my beloved Flyers?!?
Or my Illini in 2021.
Beautiful.
Might seem an odd question given the topic of this post but your are a sports and culture writer so worth a try (question also relevant for your readers)
The Australian pro Rugby League competition, The NRL has decided, supposed to try and break into the US market to open their season in Las Vegas this year, I’m currently watching the Roosters v Broncos and though the crowd looks pretty full I’m genuinely curious if anyone in America is even aware it’s happening
Interesting! I had no idea. I'll admit, I don't really understand the sport. But it does look visually entertaining!