Guardian readers were asked to offer suggestions of who they would choose as their person of the year. And in a sign of the ongoing debate over gender issues, many readers also nominated the author JK Rowling, and online content creator Ranboo. Photograph: Rex/ShutterstockMy choice for person of the year is Eugene Goodman, who led Capitol rioters away from the Senate chambers. Lynn, retired, ColoradoGreta ThunbergGreta Thunberg with fellow climate activists at a Glasgow demonstration on the first day of the Cop26 summit. An amazing young person, calling on all people to do their part to stop climate change.

Source: The Guardian December 31, 2021 06:23 UTC