America the pariah
Last week I made a decision and broke it to my travel buddy, the Gaybrarian: I wouldn't be traveling abroad this year as we had planned. Part of the reason was that I didn't want to leave my wife stuck with the responsibility of watching over our Old Man Stewie. I would never forgive myself if I were out of the country and something happened the goodest boy ever. But equally, I just didn't think that being an American overseas was quite a smart move given the current climate. It seems that I was correct in my decision. This report from Roya News details football fans from around the world canceling their World Cup tickets: Calls to boycott FIFA World Cup 2026 have intensified, with reports that around 16,800 people cancelled their tickets overnight. The surge in cancellations has amplified pressure on the football governing body as fans cite safety fears, political protests, and wider human rights concerns linked to the host country’s policies. In response to the growing b...
