Digested week: Caroline Kennedy swoops on RFK Jr with talons out | Emma BrockesThe HMS Agincourt was renamed HMS Achilles to honor a former ship, stirring debate on national pride versus sensitivity to France.
Stephan Thernstrom, Leading Critic of Affirmative Action, Dies at 90Stephan Thernstrom was a prominent critic of affirmative action, advocating for educational reform over racial quotas.
No 10 accused of trying not to upset French by renaming HMS AgincourtThe UK government changed the name of a new submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles to honor historical significance and avoid French backlash.
Exclusive | Hochul administration pitches woke alternative way to refer to drug abusers instead of 'addicts'The Hochul administration aims to replace the term 'addict' with 'person with a substance use disorder' to combat stigma.
Wes Streeting points to New Zealand mosque massacre amid grooming gang rhetoricInflammatory language around grooming gangs risks vilifying communities and inciting violence.
The Forgotten Book Genre That Explains a Lot About Today's Culture WarsThe ongoing panic about cancel culture mirrors previous moral panics and reflects deep-rooted societal fears.Global adoption of 'political correctness' highlights the pervasive nature of moral panic across countries.
How Liberal America Came to Its SensesThe period of left-wing illiberalism has largely ended, primarily influenced by the political landscape change following Donald Trump's reelection.
18 Jokes That Would Get Jerry Seinfeld Canceled TodayJerry Seinfeld is advocating against cancel culture and the restrictions on comedy imposed by the 'extreme left'.
The Forgotten Book Genre That Explains a Lot About Today's Culture WarsThe ongoing panic about cancel culture mirrors previous moral panics and reflects deep-rooted societal fears.Global adoption of 'political correctness' highlights the pervasive nature of moral panic across countries.
How Liberal America Came to Its SensesThe period of left-wing illiberalism has largely ended, primarily influenced by the political landscape change following Donald Trump's reelection.
18 Jokes That Would Get Jerry Seinfeld Canceled TodayJerry Seinfeld is advocating against cancel culture and the restrictions on comedy imposed by the 'extreme left'.
Gianno Caldwell: My colleague Pete Hegseth is the right man to make our military sane againPete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense is essential for restoring focus and effectiveness to the military amidst political correctness.
Woke' didn't lose the US election: the patrician class who hijacked identity politics did | Nesrine MalikTrump's election victory is perceived as a rejection of woke values, but Harris's campaign contradicted this narrative by avoiding identity politics.
It's Insanity!' Joe Scarborough GOES OFF On White Elitist' Democrats Lists Far Left Issues Setting Up' Party To LoseJoe Scarborough criticizes the Democratic Party for elitism and failure to engage key voter groups, highlighting their loss due to extreme left positions.
Woke' didn't lose the US election: the patrician class who hijacked identity politics did | Nesrine MalikTrump's election victory is perceived as a rejection of woke values, but Harris's campaign contradicted this narrative by avoiding identity politics.
It's Insanity!' Joe Scarborough GOES OFF On White Elitist' Democrats Lists Far Left Issues Setting Up' Party To LoseJoe Scarborough criticizes the Democratic Party for elitism and failure to engage key voter groups, highlighting their loss due to extreme left positions.
Thousands petition to keep pub's offensive' nameThe Independent prioritizes accessible journalism, fostering informed public dialogue and engagement across diverse political perspectives.
The Big Issue in 2024The foremost election issue is the state of free speech in America against the rise of cultural Marxism.
Jerry Seinfeld says he was wrong' to blame extreme left' for killing comedyJerry Seinfeld retracted his earlier stance that political correctness harms comedy, emphasizing that comedy thrives regardless of cultural sensitivities.
Jerry Seinfeld takes back comments blaming "extreme left" for comedy's downfallJerry Seinfeld took back his earlier claims blaming the extreme left for the decline of network TV comedies, stating it's not true.
Jerry Seinfeld Says He Wasn't Right About the 'Extreme Left'Seinfeld recants his previous statements on political correctness and comedy, acknowledging the complexity of cultural changes and the importance of refined observational humor.
Jerry Seinfeld says he was wrong' to blame extreme left' for killing comedyJerry Seinfeld retracted his earlier stance that political correctness harms comedy, emphasizing that comedy thrives regardless of cultural sensitivities.
Jerry Seinfeld takes back comments blaming "extreme left" for comedy's downfallJerry Seinfeld took back his earlier claims blaming the extreme left for the decline of network TV comedies, stating it's not true.
Jerry Seinfeld Says He Wasn't Right About the 'Extreme Left'Seinfeld recants his previous statements on political correctness and comedy, acknowledging the complexity of cultural changes and the importance of refined observational humor.
MAGA Means Never Having to Say You're SorryPublic figures, notably Trump, exemplify a culture that seeks to avoid consequences for incendiary remarks.
Paul Feig: Everyone went cannibal over the female Ghostbusters. A lot of dudes were looking for a fight'Promotion of female-led comedy stems from personal experiences and connections with funny women.Belief that political correctness hasn't destroyed comedy, but rather steered its direction.
21 Movies Actors Should Have Passed On And 6 Where They Wished They DidThe film faced criticism over its portrayal of dwarfism and production choices, raising questions about political correctness and representation in media.
The return of slurs in liberal languageThe resurgence of slurs like 'retarded' reflects a cultural shift back to edgier speech after a period of increased sensitivity.
from www.npr.org10 months agoMost Americans say criminalizing abortion is wrong and are divided on deportationAmericans overwhelmingly reject criminalizing abortionRepublicans split on deportation and view on political correctness
Google's Gemini AI goes woke: Letters to the Editor - Feb. 26, 2024Google's Gemini AI generated historically inaccurate images.The use of politically correct and revisionist historical figures in AI technology is causing concern.
Opinion: Who you calling conservative? Don't shut down dissentProgressive shunning undermines liberal discourse and eliminates potentially beneficial ideas from Democrats and their allies.
George Orwell's '1984' can teach us how to fight today's totalitarians 75 years after he wrote itOrwell's 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' remains relevant today, reflecting similarities between our present society and his dystopian world.