Scapegoating Russia. [The Washington Post] In Russia, a celebrity party draws outrage over ‘nude illusion’ theme
Pro-Putin politicians and religious activists demanded punishment after an internet influencer’s party featured celebrities in flesh-colored outfits.
By Mary Ilyushina
Meduza speaks to historian Dan Healey, sociologist Alexander Kondakov, and political scientist Leandra Bias about the roots of the Kremlin’s anti-LGBTQ+ politics in the wake of the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to ban the “LGBT movement.” #russia#lgbt#scapegoating#putin#propaganda
A clip circulated of Speaker Mike Johnson blaming mass shootings on 20th-century American reforms. Listing “no fault divorce laws”, “the sexual revolution”, “radical feminism” and “government-sanctioned killing of the unborn”, he said had liberals had created “a completely amoral society” in which young Americans were “taught there is no right and wrong”.
"There are few things more terrifying than demagogic populism, sharpened dangerously into authoritarian rule, with minorities left at the mercy of those now in charge of writing and enforcing the laws. Yet that is precisely what is happening across much of Red State America today."
Imran Ahmed, the chief executive of #CCDH, said, “#ElonMusk’s actions represent a brazen attempt to silence honest #criticism & #independent#research.” He added that #Musk wanted to “stem the tide of negative stories & rebuild his relationship with advertisers.”
The center also said it did “not accept any funding from tech companies, governments, or their affiliates.” (Thank you very much. #MuskLies)
"It’s no surprise that queer students in Republican-dominated stateswhere these laws have passed are profoundly impacted. But less visible is the dramatic effect the steady drumbeat of headlines has had on youth in places with even strong anti-discrimination laws."
In Massachusetts, where same-sex marriage has been recognized for almost 20 years, the number of youth exposed to anti-LGBT remarks is up 686% over the same time frame.
In Minnesota, where queer youth are protected by strong human rights laws, the number is up 520%. In Connecticut, it’s 482%. In New Hampshire, 545%."
Florida pensions took a bath on 'woke' beer ... and Ron DeSantis wants revenge (floridapolitics.com)
Strange brew: Why did Florida's pension fund hold $50M of 'woke' Bud Light parent company stock?