Je Suis Charlie

"I may not agree with everything you have to say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."

Freedom of speech, of opinion, of expression, was brutally and barbarically attacked on Wednesday 7th January 2015. Not for the first time, and most likely not the last. 

But along with the deep sense of sadness and loss, people around the world stand united with the cartoonist on the side of freedom. In defence of our liberties and basic human rights. Of our basic freedoms of expression.  

In defence of the power of both pen and laughter, for even in the darkest times laughter may shine a bright light and even against the mightiest sword a pen stands mighty. 

#JeSuisCharlie

Sochi, Qatar, Beijing; stories of sports & human rights

"It is possible even as competitors to live together under one roof in harmony with tolerance and without any form of discrimination for whatever reason."

Thomas Bach, President of the IOC

The Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, are officially open for business. Since the start Twitter has been trending #sochiproblems and journalists, visitors and athletes have been sharing pictures of the somewhat questionable hotels and general conditions they have arrived to. 

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Same Love, Macklemore & Lewis spreading equality

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis taking a stance for equality. 

'We become so numb to what we're saying... It's human rights for everybody. 

Love is patient. Love is kind.'

xo xo 

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