📄 The Israeli hostage “kidnapped” posters

It’s Thursday, November 2 — people are talking about the Israeli hostage “kidnapped” posters, the phenomenon of “glimmers”, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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📄 In the news: Hostage “kidnapped” posters

"Kidnapped" posters of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas are being torn down. Are anti-Israel protesters going too far?

📄 The NYT says some people make the posters to deal with their emotions, while those removing the posters think they're just oversimplified propaganda.

📄 The Nation magazine thinks tearing them down shows a lack of empathy and denies the hostages their humanity. True progressives would never do that.

📄 And what about the 1st amendment? The National Review says there are offensive signs everywhere, but that doesn't mean we rip them down.

📄 But NBC Miami reports that some people defend the act as an attempt at de-escalation. They think the posters are inflaming tensions and inciting violence.

📄 And @michelibra thinks they are propaganda. It's not like people in New York can help find Israeli hostages in Gaza!

😌 Cultural trend: Glimmers

Glimmers are tiny moments in your day that spark joy — what are they good for, and how can you spot them?

😌 USA Today says glimmers are the opposite of triggers. They're tiny moments that spark joy, and they're awesome. They can come from anywhere, but nature is a common source.

😌 Verywell Mind thinks it's part of polyvagal theory, which is about how our autonomous nervous system responds to stimuli. Glimmers tell our body to relax, and everything is alright.

😌 A Redditor on r/AutisticPride says they're great for autistic people. Some fun glimmers are sunlight, outdoor swims, a good book, and a gentle breeze.

😌 Neurodiversity Education Academy recommends getting to know your own glimmers in order to maximize benefits. It's easy to identify triggers because they're horrible, but glimmers are harder to spot.

Quick hits

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