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Education
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Tanaiste insists no SNAs will lose jobs as row over review rumbles on: 'It's been an extraordinarily upsetting and difficult week'

Schools told they may face Special Needs Assistant staff cuts will be contacted only "after further consideration", amid political pressure and an "extraordinarily difficult week".
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

DEI is dead, equality isn't': experts chart path forward amid Trump's culture war

The DEI acronym has collapsed amid political and legal attacks, but the underlying principle of equality can survive through strategic reframing and practical workplace policies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Bonkers': Top Trump Aide Gets Annihilated Right And Left For Claiming Tariffs Aren't Regressive'

A senior trade official claimed tariffs are not regressive and mainly affect the wealthy, prompting widespread bipartisan backlash and fact-checking.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

I Stand With Randy!' GOP Congressman Lauds Rep. Fine's Courage' in Saying Choice Between Dogs and Muslims is Clear'

I think it's ridiculous that the Democrats are calling for such action. Let's face it, when she made that post [which Fine was responding to], she went back and tried to say well she was just kidding. There was no joking in that post. When you read that post, it was clear. Randy responded to that post and I support him. I think his post was on the spot and the reality is people don't want to talk about the fact that what has happened to New York City is a shift like we've never seen before.
US politics
#islamophobia
fromNBC News
5 days ago
US politics

Republican congressman's anti-Muslim remark prompts calls for his resignation

fromNBC News
5 days ago
US politics

Republican congressman's anti-Muslim remark prompts calls for his resignation

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Why Starmer's latest U-turn over local elections could be a gift for Reform

The government repeatedly reversed policy, abandoning plans to delay local elections and provoking widespread criticism from opposition, allies, and backbench Labour MPs.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Mediaite One Sheet: Epstein Media Chaos, Nancy Guthrie Media Circus, NewsNation's Folly and More!

Attorney General Pam Bondi informed Congress on Saturday that the DOJ has released all Epstein-related records required by law. She listed over 300 names including Trump, Biden, Zuckerberg, and Tucker Carlson among politically exposed persons. Fox News carried the announcement prominently. And the administration's message was clear: case closed, move along. Almost nobody is moving along. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) went on ABC's This Week and called the Trump White House the Epstein administration, saying he's up against the Epstein class of billionaires.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Criticism by Winter Olympic athletes of Trump policies mirror reaction to iconic 1968 protest

It brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now,
US politics
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

As data centers drive up electricity costs, the fight over who's footing the bill continues

Tech companies face bipartisan pressure to pay for AI data centers' high electricity costs amid rising energy prices and growing political backlash.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS -- The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday. "As a result of our efforts here Minnesota is now less of a sanctuary state for criminals," Homan said at a news conference. "I have proposed and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude," he continued.
US politics
#immigration
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Utterly Useless': Republican Randy Fine Ruthlessly Mocked Over Call for Investigation Into Bad Bunny Halftime Show

Rep. Randy Fine urged an FCC investigation into Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance for alleged indecency, prompting bipartisan backlash.
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Team USA Skier Hunter Hess Admits 'It's a Little Hard' Representing the U.S. Right Now. I'll Say!

"I feel heartbroken about what's happen[ing] in the United States," Chris Lillis said. "I think that as a country we need to focus on respecting everybody's rights and making sure that we're treating our citizens as well as anybody with love and respect." "It's definitely a tough time in our country right now," commented Svea Irving. "I just continue to represent my values, compassion and love and respect for others."
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Kid Rock's Past Comments About Underage Girls Go Viral As MAGA Piles on Praise

In the song, Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, sings about liking underage girls. One of the lyrics in the song goes, Young ladies, young ladies, I like 'em underage, see. Some say that's statutory (But I say it's mandatory). Kid Rock's Saturday Night Live appearance from April of 2001 also went viral ahead of his Sunday show, as he said on the episode that Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen were old enough to pursue despite the famous twins being 14 at the time.
US politics
#bad-bunny
fromJezebel
1 week ago
US politics

Whether or not you speak Spanish, there's no misunderstanding what Bad Bunny meant

Music
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

'Together, We Are America'

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance celebrated Puerto Rican and Latino pride with high-energy, broadly appealing entertainment that defied claims of being divisive.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance Wasn't What Conservatives Feared. It Was Something Else Entirely.

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime decision ignited politicized backlash tied to immigration enforcement fears and conservative criticism.
fromJezebel
1 week ago
US politics

Whether or not you speak Spanish, there's no misunderstanding what Bad Bunny meant

US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

As US Olympians call for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face Trump attacks and online hate

U.S. Olympic skiers called for de-escalation and respect amid domestic unrest, while one athlete's remark provoked sharp criticism from conservative leaders.
#olympics
fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Trump calls U.S. Olympian a 'real Loser' as athletes speak out against administration policies, while Jake Paul tells critics to 'live somewhere else' | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Trump calls U.S. Olympian a 'real Loser' as athletes speak out against administration policies, while Jake Paul tells critics to 'live somewhere else' | Fortune

fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Trump revives racist imagery once seen as disqualifying

Catch up quick: Trump recently posted - and deleted 12 hours later - a clip portraying the Obamas as apes at the end of a video on his Truth Social feed. The White House on Friday initially said criticism of the video was "fake outrage." It later backtracked, deleting the post and claiming it was erroneously posted by a staffer, after the backlash grew to include Republican lawmakers demanding its removal.
US politics
#immigration-enforcement
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US news

A Worcester councilwoman intervened during an ICE arrest. Then she faced the voters.

A city councilor's intervention in an immigration enforcement incident led to criminal charges, public backlash, and endangered her reelection in a diverse, Democratic city.
fromJezebel
3 months ago
US politics

Trump's Favorite Border Patrol Chief Is Really Leaning Into a Certain...Image

Chicago operations led by Greg Bovino involved mass arrests, alleged excessive force and tear gas use, prompting judicial orders, appeals intervention, and political condemnation.
#super-bowl
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
National Football League

Why Bad Bunny is essential to the future of the NFL, even if Trump hates his halftime show | Fortune

The NFL booked Bad Bunny to attract Latin American audiences despite conservative backlash and presidential criticism, prioritizing business expansion over political concerns.
fromAxios
4 months ago
US politics

Turning Point USA will host a rival to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Turning Point USA will host an "All American Halftime Show" Feb. 8 celebrating faith, family and freedom amid backlash to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl headlining.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
National Football League

Why Bad Bunny is essential to the future of the NFL, even if Trump hates his halftime show | Fortune

fromAxios
4 months ago
US politics

Turning Point USA will host a rival to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Jeanine Pirro Attempts Damage Control After Being Shredded by the Right Over Her Gun Comments

You bring a gun into the district, you mark my words, you're going to jail, Pirro added. I don't care if you have a license in another district, and I don't care if you are a law-abiding gun owner somewhere else, you bring a gun into this district, count on going to jail, and hope you get the gun back and that makes all the difference.
US politics
National Football League
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Why the NFL stood by Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show

The NFL selected Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime to expand its international and Latino audience despite political backlash from Trump administration allies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Evil is resilient': pressure on Stephen Miller but Trump unlikely to cut ties

Miller, the architect of Donald Trump's hardline immigration policy, finds himself in the rare position of being contradicted and excluded from crucial decisions by the US president. About three and a half hours after the tragedy on Saturday, Miller used social media to describe Pretti, 37, as a would-be assassin who tried to murder federal agents. On Tuesday, when asked if he believes Pretti was an assassin, Trump said: No.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

You Are Winning! Trump Is in Retreat!' Rachel Maddow Cheers Protesters Amid Outrage Over Alex Pretti Killing

MS NOW host Rachel Maddow cheered on protesters of the violent crackdown by Trump deportation forces amid backlash over the Alex Pretti killing, telling them You are winning! and that President Donald Trump is in retreat! Trump's initial reaction to the shooting of Pretti was to lash out and blame the deceased and Democratic leaders in a lengthy social media rant. But as the outrage grew, the president pumped the brakes a little, and by Monday, was striking a conciliatory tone with Democrats in Minnesota.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Mediaite One Sheet: Minneapolis ICE Video, Trump Retreat, and WaPo Implosion

Federal agents' killings of protesters and misleading administration responses exposed a pattern and eroded political support, amid legislative threats and a damaging winter storm.
fromAxios
4 weeks ago

The challenges facing the Ellisons' media empire

Paramount was criticized for settling a $16 million voter interference lawsuit filed by President Trump. The FCC approved its Skydance deal shortly after. Critics also accused the company of capitulating to President Trump after he suggested he brokered a "side deal" with Skydance executives for millions of dollars in public service announcements supporting conservative causes. Paramount denied its settlement included PSAs.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Gross Abuse of Power': Minneapolis Mayor Condemns Trump DOJ for Indicting Protesters Who Stormed Church

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) condemned President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice on Thursday after the arrest of two community organizers behind a controversial church protest. This is a gross abuse of power. The federal government is picking and choosing who to investigate going after protestors and not the person who shot and killed one of our neighbors. I am calling for Nekima to be released immediately.
US politics
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Billionaire tax proposal roils Bay Area havens, divides politicians

A proposed one-time emergency tax on California billionaires' net worth is provoking fierce backlash and political division across Silicon Valley and the state's elite.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'Abolish ICE' messaging is back. Is it any more likely this time?

Progressive Democrats revive 'Abolish ICE' after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman, prompting oversight demands, legislation to eliminate ICE, and Republican backlash.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

As LGBTQ+ people go back into the closet under Trump, the Human Rights Campaign reveals plan to fight back

LGBTQ+ Americans are becoming less visible, less safe, and less secure as federal protections shrink and anti-LGBTQ+ policies spread.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Trump Admin's Recommended Tiny $3 Meal for Americans Is a Big Load of Crock

A $3 meal of chicken, broccoli, a corn tortilla, and 'one other thing' is proposed as a cheap, nutritious fix and provoked public ridicule.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Backing Shawn Ryan Rips WH for 'Protecting Pedophiles'

White House withheld full Jeffrey Epstein files, prompting allegations its administration protected traffickers and sparking bipartisan efforts to force disclosure.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Zach Bryan Doesn't Need to Play It So Safe

In October, Oklahoma country music stadium draw Zach Bryan garnered attention at the highest levels of government when he posted a snippet of a track called "Bad News" in which he sings "ICE is gonna come bust down your door." By the end of the week, United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem rebuked him on conservative personality Benny Johnson's The Benny Show: "I hope he understands how completely disrespectful that song is, not just to law enforcement but to this country."
Music
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Lammy says Vance agrees that sexualised AI images on X are despicable'

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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fromJezebel
1 month ago

JD Vance Calls Mamdani 'The Guy Who Wants to Take All Property Away from White People'

Mamdani aide's past tweets about transferring property from white owners spurred right-wing outrage, legal warnings, and debate over race and housing disparities.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Minneapolis Mayor Pummeled By the Right Over ICE Shooting Comments: Virtually Asking for This to Be 2026's George Floyd'

An ICE officer shot and killed a woman after authorities said she tried to ram an officer; local Democrats called the ICE account propaganda and conservatives pushed viral video showing apparent contact.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Vivek Ramaswamy Leaves Social Media After Angering Republicans With TPUSA Speech

Vivek Ramaswamy will stop personally using social media in 2026, citing backlash and abuse; his campaign will continue managing his accounts.
#tesla
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Pro-Democracy Case for a National Theater

The Federal Theatre Project expanded national access to socially engaged theater during the Depression, provoking political backlash that led to its contentious termination.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Amanda Seyfried Doubles Down on 'Hateful' Charlie Kirk Post

Amanda Seyfried refused to apologize for calling Charlie Kirk hateful, defending her Instagram remarks as factual and asserting her right to speak.
Public health
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Public Health Needs a New Motto: No Apologies, No Surrender

Public health professionals often self-blame and accommodate bad-faith critics, which empowers hostile actors and undermines effective response, despite broad public support for mitigation measures.
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Sydney Sweeney Addresses American Eagle Campaign Backlash: "I'm Against Divisiveness"

"I was honestly surprised by the reaction,"
Television
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Long before Ron DeSantis, Charley Johns terrorized queer Floridians. We can learn from his downfall. - LGBTQ Nation

Robert W. Fieseler at his home office in New Orleans | Provided No one can accuse Robert W. Fieseler of taking the easy road.The journalist and historian's first book, Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation, chronicled the horrific mass murder in a New Orleans gay bar and the extraordinary bigotry exhibited by public officials and religious leaders in the aftermath.
LGBT
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Joe Scarborough: Trump Admin Cornered by Fox News Contributors' Over Alleged War Crime' Not Fighting Lefties'

A September 2 strike on a suspected Venezuelan smuggling boat allegedly included a second strike after survivors were seen, prompting legal and bipartisan political outrage.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Nate Erskine-Smith Has Built a Political Career on Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud | The Walrus

Nate Erskine-Smith felt disrespected and betrayed after being removed from cabinet despite loyalty, re-election, and public endorsement of the new leader, sparking criticism and debate.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Political Defectors Face Mistrust, Hostility, Sexism, and Worse. Why Do They Do It? | The Walrus

Switching political parties provokes severe partisan backlash, threats, and professional challenges that can shorten political careers.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Ally Laura Loomer Roundly Mocked for Post-Shooting Reaction: Literally, Anti-American'

Trump ally Laura Loomer sparked a wave of condemnation on Wednesday night after she posted on social media that she wants a king. Following the horrific shooting of two National Guard troops near the White House on Wednesday afternoon, Loomer wrote, That's it. I want a King. Loomer, a former two-time GOP congressional candidate, has long been closely aligned with President Donald Trump and, in his second term, has taken it upon herself to unmask Trump officials she views as insufficiently loyal to MAGA.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

A Tragic Shooting in D.C.

This afternoon, blocks from the White House, a man sneaked up on two West Virginia National Guardsmen and shot them in the head with a handgun. Both soldiers are reportedly in critical condition. A motive has not been determined, but a recent Afghan immigrant named Rahmanullah Lakanwal is in custody, according to CBS News. Early photos of the suspect show a burly, bearded man being wheeled almost naked into an ambulance.
US politics
Business
fromFortune
3 months ago

The analyst who once predicted the 'end of capitalism' sees Zohran Mamdani as a 'day of reckoning coming in'-and corporates only have themselves to blame | Fortune

Post-pandemic stimulus enabled profit-driven "greedflation," causing soaring corporate margins that provoked political backlash and public outrage against corporate excess.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Out of Touch': Eric Trump Roundly Mocked for Comment About Drinking Wine and Trading $500 Million in Bitcoin

How is that modern-day finance? Eric continued. You can send $500 million worth of bitcoin on a Sunday night at 11 p.m. while having a glass of wine with your wife, for virtually zero fees. How is a system this lethargic? Why does it take you 120 days to go through Know Your Customer' with your bank if you want to get a home mortgage? It doesn't make any sense. Cryptocurrency is going to fix every single one of these issues, and Bitcoin is digital gold. Bitcoin is going to be one of the greatest stores of value we've ever seen ever.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

3 questions about Trump's 50-year mortgage plan

Most people who take out mortgages go with a 30-year term. But President Trump wants the federal government to back a 50-year mortgage option for homebuyers a plan that would be "a complete game changer," according to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte. Backers of the idea say it could help more prospective buyers get into a home they might not otherwise afford.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US House to vote on bill that could end longest-ever government shutdown

House to vote on Senate-brokered funding compromise that would end the shutdown but omits expiring healthcare subsidies, provoking strong Democratic backlash and political fallout.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Female politicians such as Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum face backlash driven by discrimination'

The brief and deeply unsettling encounter lasted just a few seconds, sparking outrage across Mexico and beyond as it laid bare what many women in the country face daily. But for those who have spent years tracking women in politics, the incident in which a drunken man attempted to kiss Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on the neck and grope her was shocking but not entirely surprising.
Women
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Will Tim Davie's resignation be enough to restore public trust in the BBC?

Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resigned after a leaked report accused Panorama of editing Trump footage and systemic editorial bias, triggering intense political backlash and scrutiny.
US politics
fromFortune
3 months ago

Trump is starving America, Democrats argue as government shutdown grinds on with SNAP benefits held hostage | Fortune

The administration sought Supreme Court relief to temporarily block a court order requiring full SNAP funding, fueling political backlash and criticism over withheld food aid.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

City Economist Report Says Lurie's Upzoning Plan Won't Build Much Housing, Lawsuits and Recall Threats Now Brewing

Mayor Lurie's family zoning plan would supply only about 40% of the required housing and remain insufficient to meet the state's 82,000-unit mandate.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Reform MP's comments about adverts 'racist', says Streeting

Pochin said the viewer was "absolutely right" and "it drives me mad when I see adverts full of black people, full of Asian people". She said "it doesn't reflect our society" and "your average white person, average white family" is not "represented anymore". Pochin blamed the situation on the "woke liberati" in the "arty-farty world". "It might be fine inside the M25, but it's definitely not representative of the rest of the country," she said.
UK politics
US politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Washington furious over Trump's East Wing demo

White House demolition for a new grand ballroom is underway without NCPC plan submission; oversight is limited during a government shutdown and protests are mounting.
US politics
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

George Santos' release from prison draws criticism from New York politicians, former constituents

President Trump commuted George Santos' prison sentence, releasing him after less than three months and cancelling nearly $400,000 in restitution, prompting local criticism.
SF politics
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologizes for saying National Guard troops needed in San Francisco | TechCrunch

Marc Benioff retracted his call for National Guard patrols in San Francisco and apologized, saying such deployment is not necessary after Dreamforce.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

JD Vance mocked for claiming Young Republicans' Nazi-loving texts are just 'stupid things young boys' do

"The reality is that kids do stupid things, especially young boys," Vance, 41, said earlier Wednesday on The Charlie Kirk Show. "They tell edgy, offensive jokes. That's what kids do."
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

CNN Panelist Claims Red State' White People Test the Racist Water All the Time'

White residents in red states are accused of testing racist comments toward Black people, provoking backlash amid leaked Young Republicans chat revelations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

The System Is Broken': Conservatives Raise Hell Over Big Balls' Attackers' Lenient Sentences

Two Maryland teenagers received probationary sentences after pleading guilty to assault for a violent 3 a.m. parking-garage attack that left Edward Coristine concussed with a broken nose.
World news
fromFortune
4 months ago

Elizabeth Warren accuses Trump of betraying farmers and 'putting himself and his billionaire buddies first' with $20 billion Argentina bailout | Fortune

The U.S. provided a $20 billion currency swap and bought Argentine pesos to stabilize markets, prompting domestic political backlash and accusations of an improper bailout.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Katie Porter goes viral for 'unhappy' TV interview in California governor's race

Katie Porter faced viral backlash after abruptly dismissing a reporter's question about winning Trump voters, prompting criticism and calls from rivals to drop out.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

The Chobani Yogurt Boycott, Explained - Tasting Table

Chobani faces a consumer boycott over its 2025 partnership with for-profit Planet Harvest, driven largely by political backlash and reputation concerns.
US politics
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Bad Bunny Headlining the Super Bowl Isn't About Politics - It's About Money

NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation chose Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show primarily for revenue reasons, despite political backlash from some conservatives.
#jimmy-kimmel
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

They've finally gone there: South Park lets rip at Benjamin Netanyahu

The first episode of season 27 revolved around the politically motivated cancellation of Stephen Colbert, another late-night talkshow host critical of Trump, while the second directly lampooned Kirk. Many on the right have declared South Park morally complicit in Kirk's murder, despite the fact that Kirk himself celebrated the parody (going so far as to use its caricature of him as his X profile picture).
US politics
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Disney sure picked a terrible time to raise prices

Disney angered both political sides and raised Disney Plus prices, prompting widespread criticism and risking damaged relationships with many viewers.
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