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“Quarantine day 15 is having a conversation with your cat about how lucky she is that she doesn’t get her period.”
From Paul Simon to prorogation, Canada's prime minister has had some spicy takes in the past.
A former employee who had accused the social media platform of racist working conditions called the move a "transparently tokenistic action."
The origins of the hashtag – and its message about femicide – have been lost among the celebrity posts.
Many medical pros felt that the research shamed female physicians who posted personal pictures on their social media accounts.
"Mosquitos really wake up every day and choose violence."
It's a term that's been knocking around for a few years. But where does it come from – and why are people talking about it now?
It's not the first time the prodigy has caught the attention of social media.
The Oscar winner's fierce declaration reemerged on social media to turbocharge calls for equity in Hollywood.
Social media platforms have issued bans and takedowns as they face mounting pressure. But how much has really changed?