#cultural-backlash tag

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

2 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.

SF LGBT

fromBusiness Insider

4 months ago

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

Corporate support for LGBTQ+ during Pride Month is notably cautious this year due to political and cultural pressures.

Right-wing politics

fromUnHerd

4 months ago

How the BLM riots broke America

The chaos experienced during protests in June 2020 significantly contributed to a cultural backlash in the US.

LGBT

fromBuzzFeed

5 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

5 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.