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Power To The People Festival Blends Rock Legends with Partisan Activism
culture-and-politics8 days ago

Power To The People Festival Blends Rock Legends with Partisan Activism

Tom Morello’s 'Power To The People' festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion featured Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl, and Dave Matthews. While billed as non-partisan, the event raised questions about political neutrality after Morello admitted he did not vote for Kamala Harris in 2024. Fox News criticized the festival for aligning with anti-Trump nonprofits, while Stereogum highlighted the musical collaborations and protest song covers.

via Stereogum|
#bruce-springsteen#culture-and-politics#midterm-elections
Amanda Seyfried Joins Vote Mama to Champion Democratic Motherhood in Politics
politics-and-culture14 days ago

Amanda Seyfried Joins Vote Mama to Champion Democratic Motherhood in Politics

Amanda Seyfried has joined Vote Mama, a political action committee focused on empowering Democratic mothers, emphasizing that maternal perspectives are crucial for political representation. She discussed her recent split with Thomas Sadoski, noting that their coparenting arrangement remains strong. Seyfried also highlighted her personal hobbies, such as crocheting, while balancing her career and family life.

via USA Today|
#amanda-seyfried#motherhood#political-activism
Moms for Liberty Accuses Ms. Rachel of Using Toddler Platform for Political Activism
culture15 days ago

Moms for Liberty Accuses Ms. Rachel of Using Toddler Platform for Political Activism

Tina Descovich, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, criticized children's entertainer Ms. Rachel (Rachel Griffin Accurso) for blending political activism with educational content for toddlers. Descovich argued that parents, expecting neutral early learning, are instead exposed to views on immigration, gender identity, and the Israel-Gaza conflict. She called for warning labels on Ms. Rachel's shows, contrasting her with the late Mr. Rogers. Ms. Rachel, who has over 21 million YouTube followers, has recently engaged in high-profile political advocacy, including visiting immigration detention facilities and donating to Gaza relief.

via Fox News|
#childrens-media#culture#moms-for-liberty
Philadelphia Teacher Confesses to Years of Identity Fraud After Faking Palestinian and Black Heritage
us-news20 days ago

Philadelphia Teacher Confesses to Years of Identity Fraud After Faking Palestinian and Black Heritage

Hannah Gann, a Philadelphia high school teacher and activist, admitted to fabricating her identity as Palestinian, Tunisian, and Black for years. She confessed to being a white woman of Jewish heritage with family in Israel, leading to her expulsion from local pro-Palestinian and racial justice groups. The revelation has sparked debate over the impact of identity fraud on activist credibility and the broader causes she supported.

via The New York Times|
#identity-fraud#philadelphia-education#political-activism
politics2 months 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
politics3 months 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
entertainment8 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
entertainment8 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
society9 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