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Ed Sheeran and The White Privilege of Neutrality
I know singer Ed Sheeran. (Well, in a way I do, and so do you.)
In the wake of the whirlwind of controversy over rapper Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour for his pro-Palestinian statements on stage, the Shape of You singer issued a lengthy statement on social media to justify his apolitical stance.
In his address, Sheeran attempts to position himself above the fray of the rest of us, writing, “I am not complicit. I have my personal views on this devastating conflict. Just because I choose not to speak publicly doesn’t mean I don’t have them. Nor does it mean I don’t support causes in…
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