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 The new virus monkeypox has been spreading for a couple of weeks in different parts of the world. It is proven that the illness originated from Africa and it spreads quicker than doctors and WHO have accepted. But the good news is that a virus isn’t deadly or hard to overcome. However the main goal for WHO right now, is to control the outbreak of monkeypox and try to stop it as a whole.  At the time when most people thought that the pandemic had stopped, the new virus appeared. We have really bad luck, don't we? Although, there are zero cases in Poland (for now) it’s only a matter of time when it comes to us. And after 3 years of dealing with coronavirus, I’m just hoping that people will act properly. As for now people should educated themselves, listen to doctors and do not trust false information which is spreading all over the Internet (which suggested is a gay disease) source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/28/monkeypox-outbreak-could-be-just-the-peak-of-...

The #MeToo movement has been receiving a pretty noticeable backlash since the start of the Amber Heard and Johnny Deep’s trail. Suddenly, the so-called imperfect victim, as people like to call Heard, now became the number one public enemy. In the trial, in which Deep is trying to save his good name some pretty heavy executions come up which are serious for both parties.  The #MeToo movement was and still is so revolutionary and pivotal in our society. So it’s disgusting to see what it’s happening at the moment. Even though people tend to take Deep’s side and treat him as some kind of godly creature, he is still human and so is Heard. They both made some mistakes and now they’re taking responsibility for it. But in my opinion nobody should be allowed to have a voice in the matter and say that Heard is lying and she deserves everything bad in the world. Female accusers are still treated as if they are lying and this case shows how much more learning people need to have. source: https...

In the 1973, US made abortion legal. And, now the supreme court wants to push a ban of abortion across the entire country. This happening caused more than 300 pro-choice protests . And even though a clear majority of Americans support an abortion, some of the states has already created ban on it (ex. Louisiana - they would charge women with murder if they end their pregenecy) It’s unimaginable for me that abortion is still considered a murder or is taken away form women who lifes can be at stake. I was especially surprised that a country like the US, which is synonymous with freedom, now struggles with dealing with this matter. In my opinion, it’s inhumane to take away this choice from women and it's even worse to listen to privileged men talking about it. I believe that the key for this “problem” is a proper education about an abortion ( for everybody ) and to finally listen to each other without judgement    “ When abortion is illegal, women die. Forced motherhood is fe...

The toy company Mattel has released a Barbie version of the Queen. The doll pays a tribute to the platinum jubilee and also celebrates the monarch's 96th birthday. And since the release there have been quite divided opinions about the doll.  The article states that the harmless toy became a true representation of the lower class women’s position in the UK . I would agree to some extent with the author. I believe that the doll serves as a reminder that being born to a wealthy and white family is a privilege. And people should remember that even though the Queen is privileged, she still has a hard job to do. She also didn't have a choice to which family she was born to. So in a way she is a good role model to younger people. But making a doll which represents a national treasure of the UK just seems off and unneeded.  source: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/queen-jubliee-barbie-mattel-feminism-b2062393.html

One of the most famous paintings of the even more famous artist Andy Warhol’s portrait of Marilyn Monroe (1962) will go on auction in May in New York. It is estimated for £150m and which will make Andy’s painting the most expensive 20th century artwork ever auctioned. In addition, the artist will become the greatest artist of the modern age therefore beating Pablo Picasso.  Personally, I consider Warhol as one of my favorite artists, so it’s hard for me not to be biased. I believe his artwork deserves to be valued highly. He was able to grasp a modern idea of art which can exist at the same time as the vastly-changing world of the 60’s, 70's and 80's. Also, people like to make little of his artwork into simple pop art, but he was a thinker, who lived way before his times. And the way that he changed the perception of the public about an artist in the culture is just remarkable. source:https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/apr/13/yours-for-200m-how-warhol-overtook-picass...

The well known British rock band Pink Floyd has collaborated with Ukrainian singer Andriy Khlyvnyuk, on their new song Hey Hey Rise Up. This the first songs which the band has produced since their split in 1985. Moreover, the proceeds from the song are going to the Ukrainian humanitarian relief.  In my opinion, it was a high time for musicians to take a stand for the Ukrainian cause. They can reach people through artistry like no other news outlet. Helping those who need help and collaborating with the person who had the first hand experience of the tragedy, is so powerful and pivotal at times like this. I believe that music can express so much more than words, especially through lyrics and melody. Pink Floyd should be taken as an example for others’ musicians, especially those in America, which haven’t done anything „special” involving Ukraine cause. source:  https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/apr/07/pink-floyd-reform-to-support-ukraine