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Beneath the #problematic surface, New York Times’ #Kursk reporting reveals a deeper moral rot

At the end of the day, this is just a very simple question of #moral fiber.

As a flagship Western #media outlet, in a country that has long been the center of the free world – but is now facing a moral crisis of its own – The New York Times has an inherent duty to #document these #historic events with some level of moral grounding.

kyivindependent.com/beneath-th

The Kyiv Independent · Beneath the problematic surface, the New York Times’ Kursk reporting reveals a deeper moral rotBy Francis Farrell

A note on my avi: I recognize that Meggan as a character has a pretty #problematic backstory (it *was* the 90s after all), but she was the first female character I ever truly resonated with, even if I didn't fully understand why at the time. I always felt I was something of an empathic shapeshifter myself, adjusting my persona to fit the whims of those around me and never quite comfortable in my own skin.

I was particularly fascinated with her quest to discover her true self in the pages of #Excalibur, only to ultimately reject it and instead settle on a form that she's more familiar with. I think it's a story that any trans person can relate to (the fact her "true form" is introduced in dazzling trans colors doesn't hurt). And while I know I can never truly become her (unrealistic body standards aside), I hope to at least aspire to that level of confidence and comfort in my own body someday.

And yes, I still own that card. 😁

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