Autocrats and other right-wing so-called “populists” dehumanize, scapegoat, and villainize immigrants as the cornerstone of their hoped-for political victories and governing strategies once in office. Leaders in government, including in Hungary and Italy, have grabbed onto this longtime fear tactic, and it has been used successfully in recent elections in Austria with the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ),
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I am an absolute sucker for a contained thriller. I love a film that gives me a front-row seat to a harrowing battle of wits and endurance. Something about the predator versus prey dynamic always gets my blood pumping. Brian Netto and Adam Schindler’s new film Don’t Move did exactly that. This flick doesn’t reinvent the
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to the Sunday edition of Today in Books, where we round up the stories readers clicked on the most this week. Come on in and catch up! Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of 2024 Going to to a
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There has been a 112% increase in documented attacks on LGBTQ+ people nationwide, according to a newly unveiled Anti-LGBTQ Extremism Reporting Tracker (ALERT) from the queer media watchdog organization GLAAD. GLAAD hopes to use the tracker to provide comprehensive reporting and analysis detailing anti-LGBTQ+ hate in the U.S. and the specific communities and targets affected
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You ask, we answer! @applywithzelma says, “Do you have her dress details?” Cardi B spoke at a Kamala Harris rally in Milwaukee wearing a suit by Kristina Fidelskaya and Christian Louboutin pumps, styled by Kollin Carter . The brand, based in Dubai, featured alluring couture creations, mostly in white or red. Learn more here. What
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NPR’s anthology How Women Made Music: A Revolutionary History is both a celebration and a reckoning—a rich, meticulously curated collection of writings addressing women’s underrepresentation across all facets of the music industry. Compiled from NPR’s Turning the Tables series (2017-2023), the book doesn’t offer any new material but instead distills some of the most powerful
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This article first appeared on Mother Jones. It has been republished with the publication’s permission. Paris Alexander had been in a destructive relationship for over a decade, learning to tolerate the intolerable even as the abuse progressed—first mental and emotional torment, then physical and sexual torture. Like many survivors, Alexander, who is nonbinary, stayed in the relationship
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Last night (November 1), in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Cardi B threw her full-throated support behind the Democratic candidate for U.S. president, Vice President Kamala Harris. After walking onstage to her breakout hit, 2017’s “Bodak Yellow,” Cardi B spoke about why she’s supporting Harris in the election, discussing women’s rights, the economy, healthcare, and more. She also
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This article contains spoilers for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Tim Burton’s 1988 film Beetlejuice is an undeniable cult classic. The out-of-this-world film has connected different generations and “spooky stuff” enthusiasts around the globe, fostering lasting connections. While the newly released sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, encounters a few bumps along the way, it’s heartwarming to see familiar faces and
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Moomba As we enter into 2025, the world of watercraft is exploding like never before. Revolutionary wakeboat models are transforming the water sports industry, showcasing the power of performance and thoughtful design. From exceptional luxury to high-performance technology, this year’s lineup promises to be the best yet. No matter what you’re looking for, whether it’s
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With Tension II, pop diva Kylie Minogue extends her startingly long run of great-to-brilliant studio albums that started with 2018’s country-flecked Golden. Last year’s Tension is arguably one of the singer’s best efforts, and even if its sequel doesn’t match up, it’s still a fabulous collection of high-energy electropop tunes. It fails to reach the emotional highs of
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Disney+, ABC, and Hulu will host the broadcast of the Grammy Awards gala from 2027, in a 10-year deal that includes hosting rights for extra Recording Academy–produced music specials and other content. The gala will stream on Disney+ and Hulu simultaneously with ABC’s network coverage, supplanting longtime home CBS. Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden said
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