I Am Malala
Posted by Michelle Moquin on October 14th, 2013
Good morning!
Yesterday I wrote about “International Day of the Girl.” In the write there was so much focus on making sure that girls get an education…Something that is so important for young girls. When girls are educated they become empowered, and once empowered they can express themselves and become strong voices for change on this planet.
And they do.
In honor of girls and to continue celebrating girls, I discovered this amazing young girl, whose voice is making a difference. At a young age of 14 Malala Yousafzai, stood up for girls and spoke in support of girls getting an education. The Taliban heard about her campaign, stormed her school and shot Malala in the head in attempt to silence her.
Malala survived, and her voice and message is stronger than ever. This brave girl continues to take action, and through her fund, the Malala Fund, she is working to ensure that girls get the education they deserve. The Taliban fueled her fire and there is nothing stopping this girl. Since her brush with death at the hands of the Taliban, Malala Yousafzai has spoken at the United Nations, received an award from Harvard University, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
A few days ago Malala was on the John Stewart Show, and her interview was so powerful and moving that even Stewart’s jaw dropped.
Here’s the write:
Malala Yousafzai easily wowed Jon Stewart during Tuesday night’s episode of The Daily Show, when the outspoken teen activist dropped by to speak about her passion for education and equality. Yousafzai came into the international spotlight last year when the Taliban attempted to assassinate her for speaking out about girls’ education rights. Unfortunately for the Taliban (and fortunately for us!), Malala survived the attempt and was flown to the United Kingdom, where she recovered from a gunshot wound to the head and continued her campaign. The 16-year-old activist appeared on The Daily Show to speak about her new book I Am Malala. Jon Stewart began by thanking her for speaking with him and expressing how honored and humbled he was to meet her. While all of Malala’s answers were heartfelt and passionate, the moment she spoke about how she reacted to the terrorist who wanted to kill her shook Stewart, and the audience, the most. She explained that her first thought would be to fight back. But then she realized the reaction would be stooping to his level. She added: “If you hit a Talib, then there would be no difference between you and the Talib. You must not treat others with cruelty… You must fight others through peace and through dialogue and through education.” So, instead of fighting violence with violence, Yousafzai explained she would “tell him how important education is and that I would even want education for your children as well. That’s what I want to tell you.” She then thought about saying, “Now do what you want.” The response was enough for Jon Stewart to tell Malala he wanted to adopt her. The proposal made Yousafzai laugh, but it’s clear her devotion to her father wouldn’t let her say yes. Since her brush with death at the hands of the Taliban, Malala Yousafzai has spoken at the United Nations, received an award from Harvard University, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Check out the rest of her interview on The Daily Show here.Malala Yousafzai Wows Jon Stewart On ‘The Daily Show’
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Readers: I HOPE you check out the rest of the interview, because it is so well worth your time. Malala is such an intelligent, brave, well-spoken, and informed young girl. And even when when Malala was younger, at age 11 and 12, she knew so much about the political climate of her country, and she did something. What an inspiration she is!
Do you want to do something to support girls getting an education? Support the Malala Fund. Buy Malala’s book “I am Malala.”
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October 14th, 2013 at 1:54 pm
Wow, Mischa, I JUST watched this 3 days ago, amazing girl…Jon Stewart was awesome ‘would your parents mind if I adopt you’ : )
Back to work now…
Luv, Zen Lill
October 14th, 2013 at 3:36 pm
on Upworthy today:
On the House floor, Congressman Chris Van Hollen decided to get a clarification on the rules of the shutdown. Apparently, normally any congressperson can call for a vote on any bill at any time. But just before the shutdown happened, the GOP quietly passed a measure that said only House Majority Leader Eric Cantor can call for the shutdown to end (unless he gives a designee permission). Not even the most senior GOP congressperson, Speaker of the House John Boehner, is allowed to do it, without permission from his own guy.
Here’s the thing. Democrats are not always right. Neither are Republicans. The political system is messed up from top to bottom. But this is just crazy. The guy in charge of the GOP can’t end the shutdown. Watch and see. At 5:00, we get to the reality of the situation.
Both parties must share some blame.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Jd-iaYLO1A#t=13
October 15th, 2013 at 6:54 am
SMH your inability to lay blame squarely were it belongs is what gives insane people who make up the House republicans that are shutting down the government encouragement to continue their destructive behavior.
Your earlier statements laid the blame on them but you backed off with some idiotic “Both parties must share some blame.”
Get off the fence and take a stand. This is not about being politically correct. If someone runs a light and hits you do you say you must share the blame for being there to get hit?
You and your “I just can’t say the obvious” is the problem.
October 15th, 2013 at 6:54 am
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I understand that the lefties that want control of this country would be proud to be called a sad excuse for an American. I honestly believe that the left has won and America has lost. I seriously doubt you will enjoy living in the “new” america you and the rest of the socialist democrats have created.
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So you believe the “left has won and America has lost.” What exactly has America lost? Total politically control by the white man? Sharing control with OTWs and white women is what is making this country great. Before America was under the control of a few rich white men who treated this country like it was their personal fiefdom.
“I seriously doubt you will enjoy living in the “new” america you and the rest of the socialist democrats have created.” What you really mean with this statement is that YOU seriously doubt that YOU will enjoy living in the “new” America where you have to share equality with OTWs and white women.
Get over it, that’s what those words “We the people…” in the Constitution really mean, ALL the people.
Sharing equality is not socialist. What exactly has America lost? It is the greatest country in the world because it is the most diverse. America’s success comes from the promise that ALL its people have an equal opportunity to success.
What EXACTLY is your beef with that or anything else? Your vague references which follow your; “I understand,” “I honestly believe,” and “I seriously doubt,” suggest you have nothing to offer but the talking points from the fox fake facts channel and the rest of the Right ideologues.
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October 16th, 2013 at 12:02 pm
Her ass I long for;
To caress warmly,
tightly;
Whether she wears tight jeans or is bare.
Her breast to touch,
to massage,
to lick,
to suck.
Her blouse to undo,
to feel your skin,
to taste you body,
to smell your scent.
Her face to taste,
Her body to make love to;
Her love is her.
There is no lovemaking
without her.