OK, this may not be the best thread, but I couldn’t think of a better one. It may not be hope, but it is wonderful.
This is the woman who was on the receiving end of too much racist / misogynist / anti-trans hate (despite being cis). I am just so glad she won gold, I’ve got a silly grin right now. Go Imane!!!
Edit: Awww, this makes it even sweeter! She worked so hard to get there, not just training hard, but she worked just to be able to train.
This week I saw some commentariat from various environmental groups that was very fractured. Things like, “renewable energy won’t protect your home from flooding, what we really need is climate resiliency for our infrastructure,” as if the two are separate and exclusive issues.
This article is a good reminder that we need to avoid fracturing. Those of us working for the environment all want the same things, even if specific priorities might vary.