Culture Trends - Page 28

February 5

Kamala Harris mocked after relaunch of campaign account as ‘Gen-Z led progressive content hub’

Kamala Harris transformed her campaign account into the "Headquarters" progressive platform, sparking debate about her 2028 presidential election aspirations after her 2024 defeat.

February 5

No clear champion of cash payment reparations among Democrats in California gubernatorial race

Tony Thurmond emerged as the only California gubernatorial candidate with a clear reparations plan, promising loans for Black business owners and homebuyers.

February 5

Winter Olympics makes history with first openly transgender skier competing in women's division

Transgender athlete and Swedish skier Elis Lundholm will compete in the women's freestyle division despite identifying as a man at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

February 5

Schools that let students leave class to protest ICE have failing academic records

High schools across the U.S. staged immigration protests despite failing test scores, like Roosevelt High School in Chicago showing 7% math proficiency.

February 4

Reporter attempts to confront Billie Eilish at gated LA mansion over 'stolen land' comments: 'Let us in!'

British reporter Ben Leo attempted to confront Billie Eilish at her LA home after her Grammys speech in which she said "no one is illegal on stolen land" and criticized ICE policies.

February 4

Speaker Johnson uses Bible to justify secured borders after being asked about Pope’s rhetoric on migrants

Mike Johnson argues biblical passages support border security and immigration enforcement, saying Scripture gives civil authorities a mandate to maintain law and order in society.

February 4

Pope Leo plans to 'continue Pope Francis' mission' of inclusivity for LGBTQ Catholics, Fr James Martin says

Fr. James Martin appeared on "The Late Show" Tuesday, where he told host Stephen Colbert that Pope Leo intends to "continue Pope Francis' mission" of inclusivity for LGBTQ Catholics.

February 4

California school board member 'personally offended' when speaker says 'homeless' instead of 'unhoused'

Pajaro Valley Unified Board Vice President Joy Flynn confronted staff over using "homeless" terminology, demanding they say "unhoused" instead during a presentation.

February 4

'They bully silence': Elementary teacher takes on state union over parental rights ballot measure

Washington teacher Travis Reep criticized state union leaders, saying "activists" drive the opposition to parental rights ballot measures aimed to restore parent-school communication.

February 4

Burt Jones campaign rolls out 'Girl Dads for Burt’ coalition aiming to preserve fairness in girls’ sports

Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is launching a "Girl Dads for Burt" coalition on National Girls & Women in Sports Day, advocating for fairness in female athletics.