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Cynthia Nixon embodies feminist rage in viral video

First published on WordPress in 2017, Rainvilles writing expresses the impossibility of performing womanhood to societys standards. In the video, Nixons tone gets progressively angrier as she describes the pressure on women to live for the service of men and how women are blamed for their own abuse. Dont talk too loud. Dont talk too much. Dont be intimidating, Nixon narrates. Why are you so miserable? Dont be a bitch. Dont be so bossy. Dont be so emotional. Dont cry. Dont yell. Dont swear. Endure the pain. Dont complain. Timely…

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FIFA pro banned from all EA games following threatening rant

An Important message regarding FIFA player Kurt0411. pic.twitter.com/RcHu1hMCup — Electronic Arts (@EA) February 24, 2020 In the statement, EA outlined why it took this drastic step. It noted that threats against employees and other players earned Fenech a partial ban in November. The severe new ban, according to EA, was earned through Fenechs abusive and threatening messages, that have crossed a line of decency. The company did not point to any specific messages from Fenech, but his Twitter page is filled with expletive-laced messages aimed at EA. We will not…

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Joaquin Phoenix rescued a cow and her calf one day after Oscars win

On Feb. 10, he headed down to have a conversation with the head of the slaughterhouse, Anthony Di Maria. Despite clearly different perspectives, Phoenix believes the two were able to become friends. The slaughterhouse already had more gentle guidelines than many others. Di Maria told Phoenix that calves and their mothers are never separated at his facility, and all of his cows die in 60 seconds or less when being harvested. My hope is, as we watch baby Indigo grow up with her mom Liberty at Farm Sanctuary, that well…

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Pokmon Sword and Shield to be first in the series to receive DLC expansions

Pokmon Sword and Shield will be the first entries in the massively popular franchise to feature full-blown expansions through downloadable content (DLC) passes. layers can expect new gyms, rivals to battle, accessories, and even new Pokmon. In the Pokmon Direct, Game Freak said the expansions would be accompanied by the addition of more than 200 Pokmon including new forms of existing creatures. It seems t

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‘Toss a Coin to Your Witcher’ is a low-key banger

The Witcher, starring Henry Cavill, dropped on Friday, and it appears the best thing to come out of it was a song. Best song Toss a coin to your Witcher cant get enough of it #TheWitcherpic.twitter.com/Ssyvihlg7I — Aaron Watson (@awats15) December 22, 2019 During an interview with Turkish magazinetitles of several pieces performed by the character Jaskier, the strumming bard. One composition, Toss a Coin to Your Witcher, from the end of episode two, is a certified slapper. Its got catchy lyrics and a big breakdown that people are loving.…

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Brenda Song says she was told that she wasn’t ‘Asian enough’ for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

Jon M. Chu wants everyone to know the rumors arent true. In an interview with , Song said she never got to read for the filmwhich has two sequels in the works. I said, This character is in her late to mid-20s, an Asian-American, and I cant even audition for it? Ive auditioned for Caucasian roles my entire career, but this specific role, youre not going to let me do it? Youre going to fault me for having worked my whole life? I was like, Where do I fit? she…

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Insurance wont cover wheelchair for man with no legs

Stories of people fighting with their insurance providers are all too common in America, but one man with zero legs is sharing what feels like a new low: His insurance company wont get him a wheelchair. After about six months, Poss was able to start walking again with prosthetic legs. They help, but they dont solve everything. Poss still deals with debilitating pain in his legs that is exacerbated by standing on the prosthetics. But when he submitted a claim to UnitedHealthcare requesting coverage for a wheelchair, the company denied…

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