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politics1 month ago

GOP Targets Smithsonian History Narrative, Museum Chief Defends Mission

House Republicans on the Administration Committee grilled Anthea Hartig, director of the National Museum of American History, after a White House report accused the Smithsonian leadership of extreme political activism and erasing American history; Hartig defended the museum’s mission, invited lawmakers to tour the museum, and Democrats denounced attempts to politicize cultural institutions amid broader scrutiny of Smithsonian programming.

via Politico|
#anthea-hartig#house-administration-committee#national-museum-of-american-history
White House accuses Smithsonian of turning history into activism
politics1 month ago

White House accuses Smithsonian of turning history into activism

The White House released a 162-page report accusing Smithsonian's National Museum of American History leaders, including director Anthea Hartig, of embracing extreme political activism and shifting from traditional scholarship to social-justice framing as part of a broader Trump-era review of eight high-profile Smithsonian museums; Smithsonian officials defend nonpartisan scholarship, while critics say the effort amounts to whitewashing history.

via USA Today|
#anthea-hartig#historical-interpretation#political-activism
Sundance Stars Flaunt ICE OUT Pins as Political Panels Steal the Spotlight
entertainment7 months ago

Sundance Stars Flaunt ICE OUT Pins as Political Panels Steal the Spotlight

At Sundance, celebrities wore ICE OUT pins and joined panels on democracy, free expression and immigration as real-world politics intruded on the festival vibe; Ava DuVernay and others spoke at events like the ACLU gathering while stars such as Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega and Olivia Wilde urged action against ICE, as protests near Main Street highlighted the clash between art and politics.

via NBC News|
#celebrities#entertainment#ice-out
Nancy Lee Grahn Snubs Carrie Underwood on Kimmel, Igniting Online Political Debate
entertainment7 months ago

Nancy Lee Grahn Snubs Carrie Underwood on Kimmel, Igniting Online Political Debate

General Hospital’s Nancy Lee Grahn publicly refused to watch or engage with Carrie Underwood after her guest spot on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, posting the stance on Threads and sparking a politicized online discussion about Underwood’s politics. Grahn is known for outspoken activism, including messages at the Daytime Emmy Awards advocating democracy and reproductive rights, while Underwood has largely stayed private politically. The piece also notes past Kimmel controversies and mentions Underwood’s inauguration performance, highlighting the broader context of political discourse around the show.

via TV Insider|
#carrie-underwood#democracy#entertainment
Frogs: From Meme to Protest Symbol Against ICE
society8 months ago

Frogs: From Meme to Protest Symbol Against ICE

Frogs, initially associated with right-wing memes like Pepe, have been transformed into symbols of anti-ICE protests and political resistance in the US, exemplified by a viral incident in Portland where a frog costume was sprayed by immigration agents. This shift highlights how humorous and disarming symbols, used strategically through 'tactical frivolity,' can serve as powerful tools for protest and political messaging across the spectrum.

via BBC|
#frogs#political-activism#portland