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A BuzzFeed round-up of Reddit responses lists 25 changes in the last decade that many now accept as normal, from location sharing and near-constant smartphone use to AI-assisted ‘therapy,’ filming strangers in public, and public-facing privacy shifts, illustrating how quickly digital-era norms redefine etiquette, privacy, and everyday behavior.
Robert Reich argues that Trump’s power comes from a willingness to violate norms, rules and laws to advance his own wealth and glory, not from the presidency or policy. NATO leaders treated him with deference out of fear of what he might do, and Reich contends Trump is amoral rather than unethical—the norm-breaking he champions has damaged institutions like NATO and FIFA, leaving the world to repair the fallout long after he’s gone.
The Senate is embroiled in a heated debate over the relaxation of its dress code, with some lawmakers arguing that the change "degrades" the institution and disrespects tradition. The controversy has centered around progressive Senator John Fetterman, who often wears a hoodie and gym shorts. Critics, including Republicans, have used the issue to launch partisan attacks. However, proponents of the change argue that the Senate should focus on more important matters. The resistance to the dress code change reflects the Senate's resistance to change in general, as it clings to superficial norms while ignoring other important issues. The debate also highlights the broader issue of dress codes and their impact on gender equality and self-expression.
During a CNN town hall event, former President Donald Trump suggested that the US should default on its debts, refused to commit to supporting Ukraine against Russia, and dangled pardons for most of the Capitol rioters convicted of crimes. Trump's second-term vision would represent a sharp departure from core American values that have been at the bedrock of the nation for decades. His performance signaled an escalation of his bid to bend the government to his wishes as he runs again for the White House, only this time with a greater command of the Republican Party's pressure points and a plan to demolish the federal bureaucracy.