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“Empathy is a big part of Sparkleponies, because it’s also my belief (as a history and political science major) that societies that don’t practice rational empathy inevitably collapse – either by fomenting conflict from within by oppressing a segment/s of their populace, or seeking conflict from without by taking from others and eventually getting into a fight they can’t win.”

Quote by Chris Kluwe

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Chris Kluwe (born December 24, 1981) is a former American football player who served as a punter in the NFL, notably for the Minnesota Vikings. Beyond his football career, Kluwe gained recognition for his advocacy of LGBTQ+ rights, becoming one of the first active NFL players to publicly support same-sex marriage. He has continued his activism through writing and public speaking after retiring from professional football. more

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