Wow. Just... wow. Just went through LAX immigration. Presented my journalist visa and was stopped by the CBP agent and accused of being part of the ‘fake news media’. He wanted to know if I’d ever worked for CNN or MSNBC or other outlets that are “spreading lies to the American people.” He aggressively told me that journalists are liars and are attacking their democracy.

It’s #InternationalWomensDay and in a bid to save the time and sanity spent addressing the same old shit that comes up every year, I’ve pre-written my responses to the inevitable tide of hand-wringing. Pick the answer that applies to your particular grievance and have a nice IWD. 1. There is, it’s on 19 November. Don’t be a dick. Also, since we all live in a patriarchal society, *every* day is basically International Men’s Day.