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Jon Ronson: What will be the next culture war? Autism. And climate migration'

Expressing oneself freely on social media can backfire; maintaining a bit of mystique may be wiser.

Rich Lowry: How I was canceled for what I DIDN'T say

Conservative speaker Rich Lowry shares his experience of being canceled due to false accusations on social media, criticizing the lack of political neutrality.

Jon Ronson: What will be the next culture war? Autism. And climate migration'

Expressing oneself freely on social media can backfire; maintaining a bit of mystique may be wiser.

Rich Lowry: How I was canceled for what I DIDN'T say

Conservative speaker Rich Lowry shares his experience of being canceled due to false accusations on social media, criticizing the lack of political neutrality.
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from www.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
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Call to review cancel culture' in universities after student takes own life

The importance of addressing cancel culture on university campuses to prevent tragic outcomes like student suicides.

Ellen DeGeneres Is in Her Boss Era on Her New Netflix Special

Ellen DeGeneres uses humor to navigate the complexities of her career's end, revealing deeper personal struggles and societal pressures around public interaction.

How cancel culture is killing mental health

The rise of cancel culture is impacting mental health, causing fear and self-censorship in various areas of life.

Call to review cancel culture' in universities after student takes own life

The importance of addressing cancel culture on university campuses to prevent tragic outcomes like student suicides.

Ellen DeGeneres Is in Her Boss Era on Her New Netflix Special

Ellen DeGeneres uses humor to navigate the complexities of her career's end, revealing deeper personal struggles and societal pressures around public interaction.

How cancel culture is killing mental health

The rise of cancel culture is impacting mental health, causing fear and self-censorship in various areas of life.
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Gay porn star Devin Franco comes out as a Trump supporter

Devin Franco's support for Trump shocks fans and highlights the complexities of political affiliation within the LGBTQ+ community.
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Armie Hammer is back and this time he has a podcast

Armie Hammer's podcast marks his attempt at a public re-emergence, but it doesn't indicate a return to Hollywood.

Joe Rogan Says Hollywood Blackballs' Conservatives as Dennis Quaid Recalls Attempts to Cancel' Him While Making Reagan

Hollywood is increasingly intolerant of conservative views, with many fearing blackballing and repercussions for expressing differing opinions.

Armie Hammer is back and this time he has a podcast

Armie Hammer's podcast marks his attempt at a public re-emergence, but it doesn't indicate a return to Hollywood.

Joe Rogan Says Hollywood Blackballs' Conservatives as Dennis Quaid Recalls Attempts to Cancel' Him While Making Reagan

Hollywood is increasingly intolerant of conservative views, with many fearing blackballing and repercussions for expressing differing opinions.
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Talk show host Dr Phil rages against 'cancel culture' while endorsing Trump

Dr. Phil criticized cancel culture, asserting that bullying and intimidation tactics must be pushed back against, while defending Trump's debate style.
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Susan Olsen claims Brady Brunch revival was cancelled due to her anti-trans views

Susan Olsen believes her conservative views led to the cancellation of a planned Brady Bunch reboot.
Her attempts to discuss controversial topics were dismissed by the production team.

'Brady Bunch' star Susan Olsen claims reboot got axed over 'woke Hollywood': 'I'm too dangerous'

Susan Olsen claims a planned reboot of 'The Brady Bunch' was canceled due to cancel culture and woke Hollywood influence.

Susan Olsen claims Brady Brunch revival was cancelled due to her anti-trans views

Susan Olsen believes her conservative views led to the cancellation of a planned Brady Bunch reboot.
Her attempts to discuss controversial topics were dismissed by the production team.

'Brady Bunch' star Susan Olsen claims reboot got axed over 'woke Hollywood': 'I'm too dangerous'

Susan Olsen claims a planned reboot of 'The Brady Bunch' was canceled due to cancel culture and woke Hollywood influence.
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Education

Over half of Harvard professors are too afraid to discuss controversial subjects with students - what's become of this bastion of free speech?

Harvard professors fear retribution for discussing controversial issues, stifling free speech and academic discourse.

Wake Forest cancels Oct. 7 lecture

The lecture by Rabab Abdulhadi was canceled to maintain campus harmony amid concerns about divisiveness and safety.

Over half of Harvard professors are too afraid to discuss controversial subjects with students - what's become of this bastion of free speech?

Harvard professors fear retribution for discussing controversial issues, stifling free speech and academic discourse.

Wake Forest cancels Oct. 7 lecture

The lecture by Rabab Abdulhadi was canceled to maintain campus harmony amid concerns about divisiveness and safety.
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It's About to Get Way Easier to Cancel Subscriptions. Thank God.

The FTC's new rule simplifies subscription cancellation processes, addressing consumer complaints regarding difficult procedures to cancel services.

Netflix Just Canceled the Most Underrated Epic Mythology Show

Netflix's cancel culture leads to swift terminations of original series regardless of initial viewer interest.

We spend more time at work than we do with our families. Must we be brand ambassadors too? Josh Bornstein

Corporate branding often masks unethical practices under the guise of social responsibility, leading to employee punishment for personal expressions.

Michael Eric Dyson Cries Cancel Culture' on The View After Nancy Mace Exposes His Flirty Texts

Cancel culture highlights changing social norms; what was once acceptable is now often scrutinized, complicating interpersonal communication.

To Cancel or Not to Cancel? - Questioning the Russian Idea

Putin's speech criticized Western liberalism for a supposed suppression of dissent while paradoxically asserting freedom.
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'The Acolyte's Botched Cancellation Has Dire Consequences for Star Wars

Amandla Stenberg was not surprised by the cancellation of The Acolyte, citing backlash and the influence of toxic fandom.

Amandla Stenberg not 'shocked' The Acolyte was cancelled after 'bigotry'

Amandla Stenberg expresses that the cancellation of 'The Acolyte' was not surprising given the backlash it faced from conservative audiences.

'The Acolyte's Botched Cancellation Has Dire Consequences for Star Wars

Amandla Stenberg was not surprised by the cancellation of The Acolyte, citing backlash and the influence of toxic fandom.

Amandla Stenberg not 'shocked' The Acolyte was cancelled after 'bigotry'

Amandla Stenberg expresses that the cancellation of 'The Acolyte' was not surprising given the backlash it faced from conservative audiences.
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Internet celebrities are facing an era of reckoning - and their fans are tired of forgiving them

Fans are increasingly fatigued by the influencer rise-fall cycle, seeking more accountability for past actions.

Is Brian Cox Allowed to Be Saying All This?

Brian Cox is an outspoken figure in Hollywood, known for his candid opinions on various topics, generating both support and backlash.

The Creepiest Psychological Thriller of the Year Fails to Stick the Landing

'Blink Twice' is a dark, stylish satire exploring the complexities of cancel culture with a thrilling narrative and psychological twists.

'Hacks' peeks behind the curtain of a changing comedy world

Exploring the concept of comedy hacks and age in the HBO Max series Hacks.

NYC civic leader ousted from community board for questioning whether trans girls should be banned from school sports

A community board member was not reappointed after supporting a controversial resolution regarding transgender girls in school sports.

Howard Stern lets President Biden off the hook: Letters to the Editor - May 3, 2024

Howard Stern's soft interview with President Biden is seen as an attempt to rewrite his past and align with 'woke' ideals.

18 Jokes That Would Get Jerry Seinfeld Canceled Today

Jerry Seinfeld is advocating against cancel culture and the restrictions on comedy imposed by the 'extreme left'.

Jon Pretty, Statement

Jon Pretty received an apology and settlement after being falsely accused of misconduct, leading to significant personal and professional harm.

Ronald Reagan's failed assassin-turned-folk singer calls NYC a 'cesspool of crime' after canceling Manhattan gig

Cancel culture is affecting individuals in various ways, including safety concerns leading to event cancellations.

Mind the grub: comic Ed Gamble's hotdog banned from tube ads

Cancel culture impacting comedy industry
Comedian Ed Gamble replacing hotdog with cucumber in promotional material to comply with TfL policy.

How Kanye West Keeps Coming Back

Cancel culture doesn't truly exile people from public life; mainstream is fractured, and the internet offers alternative routes for engagement.
Regular individuals may continue to engage with canceled entertainers, as seen in the case of Ye's recent No. 1 single success.

In An Age Of 'Cancel Culture,' Some Voices Persist-On Smaller Platforms

Cancel culture is difficult to enforce in today's multiplatform world.
Lou Dobbs and Don Lemon, who were previously fired from their respective networks, have found new platforms for their shows.
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The Artists Crying 'Censorship'

The right has criticized 'cancel culture' as censorship, but liberals argue it's just a consequence of offensive behavior.
The Israel-Hamas conflict has exposed divisions and alliances in the arts community, leading to accusations of suppressing free speech.

He Was Set to Play Santa. His Views on the Middle East Got in the Way.

Disputes over political expression have cost people their jobs in various industries.
The removal of Santa Claus highlights the impact of political divisions on public roles.

The Artists Crying 'Censorship'

The right has criticized 'cancel culture' as censorship, but liberals argue it's just a consequence of offensive behavior.
The Israel-Hamas conflict has exposed divisions and alliances in the arts community, leading to accusations of suppressing free speech.

He Was Set to Play Santa. His Views on the Middle East Got in the Way.

Disputes over political expression have cost people their jobs in various industries.
The removal of Santa Claus highlights the impact of political divisions on public roles.
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Lexi Freiman loves meditating, Houellebecq, and characters obsessed with their own goodness (or others' perception thereof). @emmaalpern wrote about her and her new novel, THE BOOK OF AYN (yes, THAT Ayn!) for @NYMag https://t.co/8dvX3Ujh8m

In Lexi Freiman's Books, It's So Easy to Be Wrong

Lexi Freiman's first novel didn't have the impact she expected, leading her to join a commune in Greece to learn unconventional meditation techniques.
Freiman's second novel, The Book of Ayn, explores themes of cancel culture and the criticism faced by a protagonist for her controversial book.

In Lexi Freiman's Books, It's So Easy to Be Wrong

Lexi Freiman's first novel didn't have the impact she expected, leading her to join a commune in Greece to learn unconventional meditation techniques.
Freiman's second novel, The Book of Ayn, explores themes of cancel culture and the criticism faced by a protagonist for her controversial book.
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'Wait Wait' for March 25, 2023: Live from Tucson!

This week's show was recorded at Centennial Hall in Tucson, with host Peter Sagal, official judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest David Axelrod and panelists Paula Poundstone, Hari Kondabolu and Jessi Klein.Click the audio link above to hear the whole show.Who's Bill This Time A Different Kind of Cancel Culture; Retirement Revolution; Nap, Crackle, Pop Panel Questions Puns of the Father Bluff The Listener Our panelists read three stories about a new form of therapy, only one of which is true.

'Gaslighting' is Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2022 | KQED

The term gaslighting was later used by mental health practitioners to clinically describe a form of prolonged coercive control in abusive relationships."There is this implication of an intentional deception," Sokolowski said."And once one is aware of that deception, it's not just a straightforward lie, as in, you know, I didn't eat the cookies in the cookie jar.

'Wait Wait' for March 25, 2023: Live from Tucson!

This week's show was recorded at Centennial Hall in Tucson, with host Peter Sagal, official judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest David Axelrod and panelists Paula Poundstone, Hari Kondabolu and Jessi Klein.Click the audio link above to hear the whole show.Who's Bill This Time A Different Kind of Cancel Culture; Retirement Revolution; Nap, Crackle, Pop Panel Questions Puns of the Father Bluff The Listener Our panelists read three stories about a new form of therapy, only one of which is true.

'Gaslighting' is Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2022 | KQED

The term gaslighting was later used by mental health practitioners to clinically describe a form of prolonged coercive control in abusive relationships."There is this implication of an intentional deception," Sokolowski said."And once one is aware of that deception, it's not just a straightforward lie, as in, you know, I didn't eat the cookies in the cookie jar.
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Andy Cohen Vs. the Housewives

Public figures like Andy Cohen must be cautious about their past actions and words due to cancel culture and changing societal norms.

Mainstream Media Bias Is Bad, But Will Only Get Worse From This Point On

The media landscape has been significantly influenced by political leanings, cancel culture, and the need for profitability, impacting the portrayal of various topics like tech and Bitcoin.

On July 4th, follow Samuel Adams - and speak up for American patriotism

Appreciation for the Founding Fathers is dwindling amidst leftist efforts to minimize them and waning patriotic values.
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