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Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

I'm a federally employed military spouse and feel forced into retirement. It's making me sad that I voted for Trump.

A military spouse feels forced into early retirement due to financial constraints and hiring freezes, reflecting disappointment in political support.
Photography
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Requiem for a "Drunk Dad"

Jeff Bark's new series "Drunk Dad" blends personal folklore with an exploration of American nightmares, showcasing themes of decay and disillusionment.
fromPitchfork
1 week ago
Film

Warfare Review: Bad Memories

Vietnam War cinema expresses deep American disillusionment, contrasting sharply with the disjointed representations of the war on terror in modern films.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Orange Juice? Keir Starmer is on the Kool-Aid | Stewart Lee

John Richardson's teaching announcement was a prank to promote a soap role, reflecting societal disillusionment with celebrity values.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Mental health

I'm an Air Force veteran who moved to Mexico after living in the US for 42 years. I made the right choice.

The author reflects on the disillusionment felt after serving in the Air Force and the realization that hard work did not guarantee fulfillment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Keir Starmer is one of Labour's most rightwing prime ministers. And one of its most leftwing, too | Andy Beckett

The Labour government under Starmer is facing significant disillusionment due to aligning too closely with right-wing politics.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The wildest details in the Facebook memoir Meta is trying to bury

Sarah Wynn-Williams' memoir provides a critical perspective on her disillusionment with Facebook after years of working at the company.
#politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nigel Farage feels real': why young British men are drawn to Reform

Josh prefers working as a carer for elderly clients over his previous job, reflecting a shift in his priorities and political views.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

I Feel Lost and Defeated': Anti-Trump March Can't Compete With the One 8 Years Ago

Mary Kramer expresses deep despondency over Trump's return to power, reflecting a broader sentiment of hopelessness regarding political progress and women's representation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nigel Farage feels real': why young British men are drawn to Reform

Josh prefers working as a carer for elderly clients over his previous job, reflecting a shift in his priorities and political views.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

I Feel Lost and Defeated': Anti-Trump March Can't Compete With the One 8 Years Ago

Mary Kramer expresses deep despondency over Trump's return to power, reflecting a broader sentiment of hopelessness regarding political progress and women's representation.
more#politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland

THE TRASH REPORT: Black History Month, Pac-Man, and Anna Wintour's Lunch

Trump's actions undermine Black History Month and highlight governmental inconsistency.
#american-dream
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Business

The Myth of Opportunity Has Broken America

Deep pessimism in American national narrative undermines belief in the American Dream.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Books

The best books for Gatsby fans for some festive New Year's reading

Books reflecting themes of excess, disillusionment, and the American Dream resonate with "The Great Gatsby" fans.
The literary landscape offers rich narratives that explore social class and ambition, much like Fitzgerald's work.
Business
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Myth of Opportunity Has Broken America

Deep pessimism in American national narrative undermines belief in the American Dream.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Books

The best books for Gatsby fans for some festive New Year's reading

Books reflecting themes of excess, disillusionment, and the American Dream resonate with "The Great Gatsby" fans.
The literary landscape offers rich narratives that explore social class and ambition, much like Fitzgerald's work.
more#american-dream
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Writing

Girl, 8, writes angry letter to parents after asking them about Santa: 'You're a dream crusher'

An 8-year-old girl expressed anger towards her parents after discovering Santa Claus isn't real, showing the impact of childhood beliefs.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

A Dublin Neighborhood at the Sharp End of Ireland's Election Issues

Voter disillusionment with Ireland's political establishment is rising, as many citizens feel neglected by longstanding parties.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

The Long Global Trail of Resentment Behind Trump's Resurrection

The end of the Cold War created a drive for strongman leaders due to disillusionment with democracy and shared reality.
fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago
Writing

Neil Young vs. Peace and Love

Neil Young found his path away from mainstream success with the 'Ditch Trilogy' amidst disillusionment with the hippie movement.
fromDefector
11 months ago
Writing

'I Saw The TV Glow' Unfurls The Great Trans Unknown | Defector

Memories of childhood and corporate media are intertwined with themes of disillusionment and reality in Jane Schoenbrun's film I Saw The TV Glow.
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