We all spend much of our time buried in our phones, keeping up with what social media has to offer. But the good stuff can get lost in the mix. So, we wanted to share with you some of the better posts we’ve seen this week. Some went viral, others had less attention, but all are worthy of a second look.
While we’re at it, make sure you’re following us on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest so you don’t miss our new content.
To support the site and your favourite writers and content, consider supporting us with a one-time or recurring donation. We are reader supported and every donation helps. And if you want to make sure you don’t miss future Global Comment content, don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter right at the bottom of this post.
A breaking news story
A heartbreaking way to cope
This Syrian father has turned the sound of bombs into a game to comfort his daughter pic.twitter.com/idW2T4Dq2g
— The Independent (@Independent) February 18, 2020
A call for responsibility
A laughable boast
I’m on a diet if you don’t include meals https://t.co/SEAKB3huNz
— James Felton (@JimMFelton) February 21, 2020
A smart way to be found
An example of resistance
“My purpose is to make sure that all of this information is not lost or deleted.” We spoke with Chinese citizens who are finding creative ways to preserve information about the coronavirus online to evade government censors. https://t.co/47GwgIXrvu pic.twitter.com/MM88IV8HdH
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 24, 2020
A glimpse into privilege (slightly NSFW)
An emboldening message
The @ICC Women’s @T20WorldCup kicked off last week in Sydney and UNICEF has jumped on board with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to raise awareness of the power of sport to level the playing field for girls. 🏏#UNICEF#ForEveryGirl pic.twitter.com/eMdMYUTQYA
— UNICEF Eastern Caribbean (@UNICEFECA) February 24, 2020
A palate cleanser
Image credit: Hayley Cartwright