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#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 months ago

More outrage after Trump calls controversial New York rally a lovefest'

Trump faced backlash for defending a rally filled with racist jokes, emphasizing 'love in the room.' Social media outrage followed.
The Lincoln Project urged voters to reject Trump, citing his refusal to apologize for the offensive comments made during the rally.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week 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 week 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 week 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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.
#elon-musk
US politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Republicans in Congress have been privately pressing Trump to reverse some DOGE cuts

Republican lawmakers are actively working to mitigate the negative impacts of Elon Musk's budget cuts on their constituents.
NYC startup
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk's bottom line

Demonstrations against Elon Musk's government influence signal increasing backlash against his role in Washington.
US politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Republicans in Congress have been privately pressing Trump to reverse some DOGE cuts

Republican lawmakers are actively working to mitigate the negative impacts of Elon Musk's budget cuts on their constituents.
NYC startup
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk's bottom line

Demonstrations against Elon Musk's government influence signal increasing backlash against his role in Washington.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.
#tesla
Cars
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Tesla's steep fall from California's green darling to hated target of protests, violence, fires

Tesla faces backlash due to Elon Musk's political associations, leading to vandalism and hostility towards Tesla owners in liberal areas.
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

It's not easy for Tesla owners right now - and 3 in Florida told us how they're dealing with vandalism and shame

Tesla owners face backlash amid political tensions; their vehicles are targets of vandalism and negative sentiment.
Cars
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Tesla's steep fall from California's green darling to hated target of protests, violence, fires

Tesla faces backlash due to Elon Musk's political associations, leading to vandalism and hostility towards Tesla owners in liberal areas.
Women in technology
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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
3 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
3 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.
#transgender-rights
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
Women in technology

Kentucky Army Reserve officer stands by viral Trans Day of Visibility video despite right-wing backlash

fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
Women in technology

Kentucky Army Reserve officer stands by viral Trans Day of Visibility video despite right-wing backlash

fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Selfridges sparks fury over 55 T-shirt 'mocking' the jobless

Selfridges faced backlash for selling a £55 T-shirt mocking unemployment, leading to removal of the item amid political outrage.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Trump takes on Canada again with sweeping new tariffs on goods including autos | CBC News

Trump's new tariffs on Canada strain bilateral relations, marked by misinformation and political backlash.
Trump targets Canada with heavy tariffs, causing significant diplomatic tensions.
#republican-party
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

House Republicans Say Elon Musk Is Dragging Down Party: Rooting for Special Election Massacre' So GOP Will Bench Him

House Republicans blame Elon Musk for their electoral struggles, indicating they might need to distance themselves from him to avoid political damage.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
5 months ago

Republicans Are Sick of Their Constituents Yelling at Them

Republican Congress members face voter backlash over budget cuts and layoffs, prompting leaders to recommend avoiding town halls.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

House Republicans Say Elon Musk Is Dragging Down Party: Rooting for Special Election Massacre' So GOP Will Bench Him

House Republicans blame Elon Musk for their electoral struggles, indicating they might need to distance themselves from him to avoid political damage.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
5 months ago

Republicans Are Sick of Their Constituents Yelling at Them

Republican Congress members face voter backlash over budget cuts and layoffs, prompting leaders to recommend avoiding town halls.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

ASININE': Sky News TORCHED for Blaming Trump and DOGE for Suffering After Myanmar Quake

Sky News faced backlash for linking Trump's cuts to USAID with the earthquake disaster in Myanmar.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Chuck Schumer Learns the Downside of Being on Top in the Senate

Senator Chuck Schumer faced backlash for cooperating with Republicans to prevent government shutdown, mirroring Mitch McConnell's past contentious decisions.
#chuck-schumer
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Chuck Schumer Postpones Book Tour Amid Spending Bill Vote Backlash

Schumer postponed his book tour due to security threats after voting with Republicans on a spending bill, sparking backlash from both sides.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Schumer Is in the Hot Seat for Shrinking From a Shutdown Fight

Senator Chuck Schumer faces backlash from Democrats for collaborating with Republicans on a spending bill, seen as a betrayal of party values.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Chuck Schumer Postpones Book Tour Amid Spending Bill Vote Backlash

Schumer postponed his book tour due to security threats after voting with Republicans on a spending bill, sparking backlash from both sides.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Schumer Is in the Hot Seat for Shrinking From a Shutdown Fight

Senator Chuck Schumer faces backlash from Democrats for collaborating with Republicans on a spending bill, seen as a betrayal of party values.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Faisal Islam: Labour's plan for the broken welfare system throws up a bigger dilemma

The government's impending reforms to welfare, particularly targeting health-related benefits, aim to address soaring costs while asserting jobs as a remedy for mental health challenges.
UK politics
NYC politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Senate advances plan to avert shutdown, in vote that exposes Democratic rifts

The Senate advanced a Republican bill to fund the government, with significant Democratic support despite party divisions.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Is DOGE Losing Steam?

Trump is reshaping his government efficiency strategy amidst backlash over cuts and Musk's influence.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Pam Bondi Thought Epstein-Files Stunt Would Be Nice Surprise

Attorney General Pam Bondi's surprise gift of old Epstein documents to Trump loyalists backfired, angering people across the political spectrum.
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
4 months ago

LGBTQ Advocates Condemn Newsom's Anti-Trans Stance on Sports

Gavin Newsom's alignment with anti-trans views on sports sparks backlash from LGBTQ advocates.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Veterans Are Caught Up in Trump's and Musk's Work Force Overhaul

Veterans are disproportionately impacted by federal workforce cuts, sparking unrest among Republicans.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | GOP rips 'spineless' Dem LI Rep. Tom Suozzi for voting against sports trans ban: 'Blatantly flip-flopped'

Rep. Tom Suozzi faces backlash for voting against a transgender sports ban, threatening his re-election prospects after previously positioning against such measures.
Social justice
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

A Fist-Fight Over Donald Trump at the Evangelical Version of Harvard

Wheaton College's congratulatory post for alumnus Russell Vought triggered a backlash that forced the institution to remove the post to maintain nonpartisanship.
fromSheFinds
5 months ago

Kim Kardashian Reportedly Lost 150K Instagram Followers After Posting A Photo Of Melania Trump On Inauguration Day

According to Socially Powerful, an influencer marketing agency, data indicates that the Kardashians star's follower count dropped by 144,963 since the Story post.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

As the Right Lionizes Daniel Penny, His Prosecutor Faces a Familiar Fury

Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide for the restraining death of a homeless subway passenger, igniting political reactions and debates surrounding the case.
New York City
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

From Ben Affleck to Cuba dictator's stepson: Ana de Armas under fire for new boyfriend

Ana de Armas faces backlash for her relationship with Manuel Anido Cuesta, stepson of Cuban President Diaz-Canel, amid condemnation from Cuban communities.
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Salem Dems reportedly working to find Moulton challenger

"Democrats spend way too much time trying not to offend anyone rather than being brutally honest about the challenges many Americans face," Moulton told The New York Times after the election. "I have two little girls, I don't want them getting run over on a playing field by a male or formerly male athlete, but as a Democrat I'm supposed to be afraid to say that." This quote encapsulates Moulton's rationale behind his controversial remarks and highlights the tension between political correctness and open dialogue within the Democratic Party.
Miscellaneous
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
8 months ago

Nicole Scherzinger apologises for controversial comment

"I deeply apologise for the hurt caused by my recent engagement with some social media posts. When I commented on these posts, I made the mistake of not realising that they could be easily interpreted as being politically related and I apologise to anyone who understandably reached that conclusion."
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