#cultural-issues

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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
Black Lives Matter

L.A. hitmaker's red hat led accused killers to mistake him for gang rival, police say

Ray Jacobs was killed in a case of mistaken identity related to gang violence, highlighting ongoing issues despite decreased crime rates.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk sparks division during San Francisco State campus visit

Charlie Kirk's campus event at San Francisco State University aimed to foster dialogue amidst political divides.
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Her Abortion Drama Won Praise, but Not in Her Native Country

Dea Kulumbegashvili highlights the complexities of women's rights in Georgia through her powerful films, navigating societal taboos and political sensitivities.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Sexual violence and harassment endemic' in French entertainment industry, report finds

The entertainment industry in France still harbors endemic sexual violence and harassment, despite the impact of the #MeToo movement.
Paris food
fromKqed
1 month ago

France's #MeToo Reckoning Puts Gerard Depardieu - and the Country - on Trial

The trial of Gérard Depardieu represents a profound national moment in France regarding consent and cultural attitudes towards sexual behavior.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago

Sundance 2025: The Things You Kill, Sukkwan Island, LUZ | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Sundance often lacks standout international films, but Alireza Khatami's 'The Things You Kill' shines as a powerful narrative exploring violence and identity.
#legislation
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Medicine

Mushrooming health subsidies are creating sick incentives for government to push suicide

The new UK law on assisted suicide raises significant ethical concerns, echoing similar trends in the USA.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US Elections

A GOP lawmaker introduces a Capitol bathroom rule before her trans colleague arrives

Nancy Mace's measure banning transgender women from women's bathrooms in Congress is positioned as protecting women's rights amid a backdrop of increasing anti-trans discourse.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Medicine

Mushrooming health subsidies are creating sick incentives for government to push suicide

The new UK law on assisted suicide raises significant ethical concerns, echoing similar trends in the USA.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US Elections

A GOP lawmaker introduces a Capitol bathroom rule before her trans colleague arrives

Nancy Mace's measure banning transgender women from women's bathrooms in Congress is positioned as protecting women's rights amid a backdrop of increasing anti-trans discourse.
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Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

We must educate sporting leaders to look beyond toxic win-at-all-costs approaches | Cath Bishop

Danny Care's firsthand accounts expose a toxic culture in England rugby under Eddie Jones, characterized by fear, silencing of athletes, and psychological harm.
Digital life
fromAcm
5 months ago

Ethics and Cultural Background as Key Factors for an Attractive Metaverse

The metaverse requires a balance of technology and culture for successful adoption.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Media Pile-On Over Trump Win And Joe Rogan Effect Is A Demand For Surrender Dems Should Reject

Democrats face pressure to distance from 'wokeness' in response to their recent electoral losses.
fromESPN.com
5 months ago
Canada news

Canada: Spying part of 'unacceptable culture'

The drone-spying incident in Canadian soccer indicates a broader cultural issue and lack of oversight within the organization.
fromIntelligencer
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Christopher Rufo's Big Campaign

Christopher Rufo capitalizes on political absurdities to galvanize conservative activism, notably through campaigns against critical race theory and sensational media narratives.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

CNN Pro-Trumper Scott Jennings Smack-Talks Never-Trumper Sarah Longwell On-Air Gets Brutal Clap-Back In Short Order

Jennings dismissed Longwell's expertise on CNN but acknowledged her insights on cultural issues that influence elections.
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