Tag Archives: culture trends

Oakland faces blowback for treatment of homeless after shutting down 500 encampments

City officials in Oakland, California have shut down over 500 homeless encampments in the past three years. However, this crackdown has caused blowback from some residents. During the city council’s May 28 “Life Enrichment Committee” meeting, one speaker addressed the city’s encampment management. “When we speak, y’all don’t look at us? When we speak, when we tell you what’s happening …

Read More »

Dr. Jordan Peterson airs Pride Month grievances, says ‘celebration of sexuality’ is named after cardinal sin

This story is the first part in a series from a candid conversation Dr.Jordan Peterson had with Fox News Digital. Author and psychologist Dr.Jordan Peterson is already “done with” Pride Month. Pride Month, which occurs each June, honors lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, along with anyone else who falls under the LGBTQ umbrella. Peterson, an outspoken critic of …

Read More »

Idaho bar goes viral after declaring 'Heterosexual Awesomeness Month'

One bar in Eagle, Idaho is going viral after it announced it was celebrating “Heterosexual Awesomeness Month” in June. The Old State Saloon posted on Wednesday that it would be kicking off its first salute to heterosexuality with discounts and free beer for couples and men, in a bit of counter-programming to June being widely recognized as Pride month for …

Read More »

Boston lawmakers considering defunding police for third year in a row draws outrage: 'Absurdly irresponsible'

Boston lawmakers, who are considering slashing millions from the police department budget for the third year in a row, have come under fire from the head of the city’s largest police union, according to a new report. “With social unrest so high and police departments across the country struggling to hire and retain officers, any talk of defunding the police …

Read More »

Kathy Griffin says infamous severed Trump head photo made her lose one-third of fanbase

Comedian Kathy Griffin says she’s “permanently” lost one-third of her fanbase over the infamous “beheaded Trump” photo that took the media by storm in 2017, according to The Hill. “One thing that breaks my heart is why I would say I’ve lost, probably permanently, about a third of my audience because of the Trump thing,” she said during an episode …

Read More »

Former Daughter of the American Revolution criticizes admission of trans members in historic organization

A former member of the Daughters of the American Revolution is speaking out against the inclusion of transgender women in the historic organization, even as the group argues its rules about members haven’t changed. “Radical gender ideology has no place in this historic institution,” Brenda Becker, a former DAR chapter executive board member who resigned in October, told Fox News …

Read More »

Minnesota mayor thanks President Biden for canceling his student loans

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter proudly declared on Wednesday that his student loans had officially been canceled. The Minnesota mayor posted a screenshot of his Mohela account, the site used to manage and make student loan payments. His account read $0.00. “Thank you, Mr. President!” he wrote. Carter also used an X post from President Biden’s account that stood by …

Read More »

5 celebrities who regret publicly endorsing or supporting Biden in 2020

Many celebrities are opting not to endorse a candidate for president in 2024 and some have even expressed regret for previously backing President Biden in 2020. Here are five celebrities who aren’t endorsing Biden after doing so four years ago. “The View” co-hosts urge Charlamagne tha God to endorse President Biden, radio host rebukes attempt Radio host Charlamagne tha God …

Read More »

Physically healthy Dutch woman dies by assisted suicide at age 29

A young Dutch woman finally got her tragic wish: to die by assisted suicide. 29-year-old Zoraya ter Beek’s life was terminated last week after waiting three years for final approval for her euthanasia, which is legal in the Netherlands if the patient is deemed to be experiencing “unbearable suffering with no prospect of improvement.” Ter Beek was diagnosed with autism …

Read More »

San Jose State professor suspended for alleged violation of university policies during anti-Israel protests

San Jose State University (SJSU) has suspended a professor for allegedly telling students to violate university policies at anti-Israel protests on campus. Sang Hea Kil, a Justice Studies professor and former anti-racism chair for the Social Justice Transformation Committee at SJSU according to her biographical page, posted the news on her Instagram account on Wednesday. Kil posted to Instagram that …

Read More »