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US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Trump backlash over ICE builds across American culture, from The Boss to Sam Altman to Martha Stewart | Fortune

Donald Trump's immigration crackdown is provoking a broad cultural backlash across business, sports, and entertainment, threatening Republican strength and control ahead of the midterm elections.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

White House is 'spooked' by the mounting U.S. backlash to Trump's immigration crackdown

No longer confined to the partisans and activists, the fierce backlash against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has begun to break out across American culture, spanning the worlds of business, sports and entertainment.Bruce Springsteen released a new song Wednesday that slammed "Trump's federal thugs." OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman told employees that "what's happening with ICE is going too far," referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
US politics
Real estate
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

The antithesis of Pantone's Color of the Year: Boston designers say go bold

Clients and local decorators favor bold, lasting color and individuality over neutral trends, pushing back against Pantone's white-focused 2026 'Cloud Dancer' choice.
Video games
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

The Right Is Attacking a Franchise It Once Loved. The Reason Why Is Laughable.

Ghost of Yotei mirrors Ghost of Tsushima's gameplay while centering a vengeful female protagonist, highlighting clashes over gender and representation among gaming communities.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Column: Anyone calling Bad Bunny un-American needs a geography lesson

Soon after his name was announced, social media exploded into meritocracy debates as if the National Football League's decisions are culturally motivated and not commercially. Taylor Swift is the most streamed artist in Spotify history. Bad Bunny is No. 2. For a domestic sports league trying to grow its popularity globally, the rationale seems clear. And yet because he is a Puerto Rican who sings in Spanish, conservative talking heads must project outrage and offer listeners nonsensical objections.
US politics
LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

As The New "Harry Potter" Audiobooks Cast Is Revealed, Let's Consider Ben Barnes' Views On Appearing In New Potter Projects

Actors' responses to the Harry Potter franchise reflect the ongoing cultural backlash against J.K. Rowling's views on transgender issues.
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

Companies are dialing back their Pride Month celebrations - and angering both the left and the right

Pride Month seems a lot quieter this year in the face of cultural and political pressure, as corporate support for LGBTQ+ is becoming increasingly cautious.
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LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
11 months ago

People Are Emotional Over Heath Ledger's Resurfaced Response To Anti-Gay "Brokeback Mountain" Criticism

Brokeback Mountain faced significant backlash and humor directed at its portrayal of gay relationships at the time of its release.
Right-wing politics
fromInsideHook
11 months ago

Harvey Weinstein's Retrial Has Become a Culture War Flashpoint

Harvey Weinstein's retrial embodies the cultural backlash against the #MeToo movement, as conservative supporters rally to challenge its legitimacy.
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