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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

What the Cracker Barrel backlash shows about Maga's influence on US culture

It was supposed to be a simple rebrand or so Cracker Barrel thought. Earlier this month, the 56-year-old southern restaurant chain known for its country-store charm and nostalgic Americana aesthetic unveiled a new look: a minimalist logo, more modern interiors and a handful of new menu items. Gone was the familiar image of Uncle Herschel, the old man in overalls leaning against a wooden barrel.
Food & drink
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Asylum hotel ruling won't feel like much of a victory at Home Office

Court of Appeal permits using hotels to house asylum seekers, allowing government time to remove them by 2029 while provoking political criticism.
#cracker-barrel
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago
Marketing

Cracker Barrel proves that the era of the angry, racist, homophobic, white man is alive and well

fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago
Marketing

Cracker Barrel proves that the era of the angry, racist, homophobic, white man is alive and well

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

DNC Criticized for Starting Meeting With Indigenous Land Acknowledgment: Out of Touch With American Voters'

DNC opened a meeting with an indigenous land acknowledgement recognizing Dakota dispossession, prompting criticism across the political spectrum as performative and out of touch.
US politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Justice Department to start sharing Epstein files with Congress Friday

DOJ has requested more time to provide records related to Epstein investigation after a subpoena was issued.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Not Acceptable': GOP Rep Ripped For Suggesting Trump Get Permanent Power As Long As He Wants'

Nina Turner, former presidential campaign co-chair for Bernie Sanders, called for Ogles's outright ouster from Congress, asserting that Ogles advocates against the Constitution.
US politics
US politics
fromJezebel
4 weeks ago

Sydney Sweeney Is a Registered Republican. And Water is Wet.

Sydney Sweeney is a registered member of the Republican Party of Florida since June 2024.
#donald-trump
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
US politics

Trump abruptly fires librarian of Congress in latest purge of government

Donald Trump fired Librarian Carla Hayden amid a government purge of officials opposing his agenda.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
US politics

One hundred days into Trump 2.0, is the opposition failing?

Trump's second term faces significant political backlash due to his executive actions.
The effectiveness of political opposition against Trump's policies is questioned.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

One hundred days into Trump 2.0, is the opposition failing?

Trump's second term faces significant political backlash due to his executive actions.
The effectiveness of political opposition against Trump's policies is questioned.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Behind Trump's Jeffrey Epstein Problem

Trump's supporters take his hyperbolic claims literally, leading to backlash regarding the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on Maga and Jeffrey Epstein: the truth about Donald Trump and conspiracy theories | Editorial

Donald Trump faces backlash from his supporters over the unresolved narrative surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death.
There's growing unrest among far-right factions regarding Epstein's case disclosure after initial claims of secret documents.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Karoline Leavitt Confronted About MAGA Influencers Denouncing Trump On Epstein

Leavitt stated that President Trump is always in contact with supporters and listens to various perspectives, which she believes defines his success as a leader.
US politics
#trump
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The price you pay for being smart.

Anti-intellectualism is on the rise, specifically against scholars in the humanities, seen as contributing to our ability to connect as humans.
Arts
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Bombshell records expose political plot to oust rural Georgia librarian over LGBTQ+ book

The catalyst for LaVonnia Moore's termination was the inclusion of 'When Aidan Became a Brother', an award-winning picture book about a transgender boy, in a summer reading display.
LGBT
fromDailycaller
1 month ago

Jewish Advocacy Group Slams Zohran Mamdani Over Video Featuring Men 'Cosplaying Jews' During Hanukkah

Zohran Mamdani posts Indian men cosplaying Jews, spinning dreidels and lighting the menorah. Our holidays and traditions are sacred and not for your comedic pleasure @ZohranKMamdani - this is sick.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Gaza discourse has been Vylanised but that diversionary strategy just doesn't work any more | Archie Bland

At Glastonbury, Bob Vylan's performance led to controversial chants that were widely reported, with accusations of antisemitism directed at them, despite contextual clarifications.
UK politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

GOP Congressman Deletes Post Celebrating '18 Million Kids' Losing School Meals: Was an Error'

Derrick Van Orden reacted to a post about significant public welfare losses, claiming it was an error.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Merz faces Pride flag fallout after saying Bundestag 'not a circus'

Friedrich Merz rejected flying the Pride flag at the Bundestag, asserting the space is not for any non-official flags.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

PM braces for major backbench rebellion as horrendous' welfare reforms published

The Independent provides critical journalism regarding pressing issues, like welfare reforms and poverty among disabled people.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Lindsey Graham Hit With Backlash Over Iran Game On' Post: It's Not a F*cking Game Lindsey'

Senator Lindsey Graham's recent tweet, "Game on. Pray for Israel," has drawn sharp criticism for trivializing the serious nature of conflict, with many claiming lives are at stake.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Fetterman Calls California Protests Anarchy' as He Criticizes Democrats

Senator Fetterman warns Democrats about potential backlash for failing to adequately condemn violent protests in Southern California.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

House Republican Melts Down Over Muslim' Leading House Prayer Then Deletes Tweet After Making Crucial Mistake

Representative Mary Miller's tweet mistakenly identifying a Sikh man as Muslim highlights ongoing issues of intolerance and misunderstanding.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Why is a pro-Israel group asking the US to investigate Ms Rachel?

Ms Rachel's advocacy for children in Gaza has sparked significant backlash, raising questions about freedom of expression and America’s moral values.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Hundreds of British students face Harvard expulsion after vindictive' Trump ban

Trump's decision to ban international student enrollment at Harvard has sparked widespread backlash and threatens the status of hundreds of British students.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Musk to slow down political spending: 'I think I've done enough'

Elon Musk plans to reduce his political donations significantly, stating, "I've done enough" in regards to his previous contributions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A Labour lost in the weeds can't rebuild this country. Starmer must regain his nerve | John Harris

Starmer's comments regarding immigration sparked fury and disappointment within his party, seen as an attempt to portray himself as a tough politician in sharp contrast to previous government policies.
UK politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

First it was Canada - now some Europeans are avoiding US brands too

Consumer resistance against US brands is rising in Europe due to political backlash from Trump's tariffs.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

House GOP Receives Backlash After Posting in Spanish: Should Be Fired Immediately'

House Republicans faced backlash for posting in Spanish, conflicting with Trump's executive order designating English as the official language.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

No 10 backs Lucy Powell after her apology for grooming gangs remark

Lucy Powell apologizes for remarks suggesting political insensitivity towards grooming gang discussions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Tesla denies report claiming board looked to replace Elon Musk

Tesla's board confidently supports Elon Musk amid rumors of a CEO search and declining car sales.
Women in technology
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Pete Hegseth Roasted For Ending 2017 Trump Program

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth canceled the Women, Peace & Security program, leading to widespread criticism and highlighting contradictions from Trump's administration.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Rep. Jasmine Crockett ripped for claiming Trump is more dangerous than suspected MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Crockett's comments received backlash as critics argued equating Trump to a deported gang member disregards the serious nature of gang affiliations.
US politics
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

NYC Mayor's Race: Democratic rivals pile on Cuomo for citing ChatGPT in garbled section of housing plan | amNewYork

Cuomo faces backlash for referencing ChatGPT in housing plan.
Democratic rivals criticize Cuomo for using AI in campaign content.
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