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Relationships
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Memoir, biography or novel? Jason Mott leans into the confusion in his latest book 'People Like Us'

Jason Mott's character in "People Like Us" reflects on love and relationships, emphasizing complexities rather than simple perceptions.
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NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Beyonce review ever-evolving star kicks off electrifying Cowboy Carter tour

Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour reclaims the narrative of Black contributions to country music and redefines American identity.
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US politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Brendan O'Connor: As we realise Trump sees Ireland as just another nasty country, could this be the end of a beautiful friendship?

Tariffs are believed to have transformed America's economic situation dramatically.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

photographers anna fox and karen knorr exhibit 'slice of american life' in arles, france

The photographs in U.S. Route 1 resist nostalgia, focusing instead on the contradictions and tensions of contemporary American life during a politically fractured era.
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As an American in Scotland, I know we need many things but Donald Trump isn't one of them | Krystal Evans

My moments of relief before remembering Trump as president are fleeting, and his visit to Scotland only amplifies my frustration with the presence of annoying, unhinged, rich Americans.
Humor
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What the culture war over Superman gets wrong | Noel Ransome

Superman represents American identity, highlighting themes of immigration and kindness amid contemporary cultural debates.
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Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

30 Minutes On: "Nashville" | MZS | Roger Ebert

Nashville portrays America's cultural divide on the Bicentennial's eve, echoing issues that still resonate fifty years later.
#politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Right-wing politics

I left behind an authoritarian state to move to the US. Now I see my new home falling to the same dark forces | Mona Eltahawy

Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I left behind an authoritarian state to move to the US. Now I see my new home falling to the same dark forces | Mona Eltahawy

There is a growing parallel between American politics and Egyptian authoritarianism, as observed by an Egyptian-American transitioning from Cairo to New York.
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LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

San Francisco celebrates the 4th of July with joy and hesitation

Parade attendees celebrated diversity and the American promise amid pride and concerns about the nation's current state.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The songs that define America

Independence Day evokes varied meanings for individuals, encapsulating personal beliefs and interpretations that reflect broader cultural narratives surrounding American identity.
Arts
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

How Apple Pie's Complex Roots Make It An Iconic American Dessert - Tasting Table

Apple pie is not originally American; its elements were imported from various cultures, making it a symbol of cultural blending in the U.S.
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Right-wing politics
fromtime.com
4 months ago

How America Became Afraid of the Other

The U.S. has a complex and contradictory history with immigrants, often embracing them while simultaneously fostering anti-immigrant sentiments.
Right-wing politics
fromtime.com
4 months ago

How America Became Afraid of the Other

The U.S. has a complex and contradictory history with immigrants, often embracing them while simultaneously fostering anti-immigrant sentiments.
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SF politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Who Gets to Be an American?

Chinese Americans celebrated Independence Day in 1895, yet faced systemic racism and exclusion, highlighting the complexities of identity and patriotism in a hostile environment.
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
4 months ago

First look: This immersive 6-acre art installation in Manhattan explores liberty and equality

The Path of Liberty exhibition explores American identity through diverse voices, focusing on freedom and unity.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
US politics

This American pope: Leo XIV's bloodline reflects the US melting pot

Pope Leo XIV's election highlights the intersection of race and heritage in America, impacting the Catholic Church's leadership.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago
US politics

There Are Many Ways You Can Tell That the New Pope Is American. This Might Be the Best One.

Pope Leo XIV's unexpected election showcases the changing dynamics within the Catholic Church and highlights his roots from the South Side of Chicago.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

This American pope: Leo XIV's bloodline reflects the US melting pot

Pope Leo XIV's election highlights the intersection of race and heritage in America, impacting the Catholic Church's leadership.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

There Are Many Ways You Can Tell That the New Pope Is American. This Might Be the Best One.

Pope Leo XIV's unexpected election showcases the changing dynamics within the Catholic Church and highlights his roots from the South Side of Chicago.
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