All articles tagged with #america
Barack Obama chronicles how American music—spirituals, protest songs, country, hip-hop—has chronicled and guided the nation’s history, from slavery to civil rights to the modern era, and shares how listening to Jay-Z and Eminem helped him focus before debates; he argues music can reveal truths politics often cannot and notes the Obama Presidential Center will include a recording studio to empower future voices in democracy.
At Cannes, Sebastian Stan denounced Donald Trump and said that what’s happening in America is ‘not a laughing matter’ and a ‘really bad place,’ while promoting his new film Fjord which received a standing ovation, and referencing tensions around media consolidation and censorship.
The White House releases a presidential message commemorating 250 years of the Bible in America and announces the America Reads the Bible public-reading initiative, inviting about 500 participants to read the Bible aloud across the nation to highlight the Bible’s influence on the founding, governance, and civic life, and to call for renewed faith and unity under God.
A Pew Research Center poll shows Americans’ favorable view of China rose to 27% in March 2026, up from 14% in 2023, while those calling China an enemy fell to 28%. Democrats are more favorable (34%) than Republicans (18%), and the public still largely views China as a competitor rather than a partner. Confidence in Xi Jinping remains low (17%), and 60% distrust how Trump would handle relations with China. With Trump planning a visit to China next month, the evolving dynamic could influence U.S.–China engagement.
The piece argues that Washington and Jerusalem may be diverging on the war’s aims as Israel presses aggressive strikes into Iran and the US weighs broader strategic goals and a path to de-escalation, with Netanyahu’s domestic politics shaping decisions.
Country star Jelly Roll won three Grammys but dodged questions about current events like ICE raids, bluntly saying celebrities’ opinions aren’t what people should hear and keeping the talk focused on his music.
A BuzzFeed roundup collects over 400 Americans’ reflections on one year of Trump’s second term, revealing a wide emotional spectrum from embarrassment and fear to pride and support, with frequent worries about democracy, immigration enforcement, inflation, and the country’s direction.
In 2026, Americans generally consider a net worth of around $2.3 million to be wealthy, with perceptions influenced by inflation and the need for sustainable income from investments, highlighting that wealth thresholds are evolving and depend on individual goals and age.
Neil Young publicly criticized Donald Trump, blaming him for damaging America and urging people to rise peacefully against his administration's actions, especially following a controversial shooting incident involving ICE.
Neil Young has strongly criticized Donald Trump for damaging America, calling for peaceful mass protests to oppose his regime and highlighting issues like division, violence, and corruption under Trump's leadership.
Neil Young has strongly criticized Donald Trump, accusing him of destroying America through divisive policies and actions, and has called for peaceful protests to bring about change.
Neil Young criticized Donald Trump in an op-ed, condemning his impact on America, especially highlighting the aggressive tactics of ICE and the political division, urging peaceful resistance and love.
The article discusses the challenges and debates surrounding the use of drones by the United States, highlighting issues related to military strategy, technology, and policy implications.
Filmmaker Ken Burns expresses embarrassment that the United States as a country does not fully understand or appreciate its own history, highlighting a need for better historical education and awareness.
The article discusses the potential consequences of a hypothetical scenario where the United States implements zero immigration, highlighting how such policies could affect various sectors like healthcare, education, and community life, based on current trends and recent crackdowns.