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music2 years ago

Jason Aldean Reflects on Boston Marathon Bombing in 'Try That In A Small Town' Performance

Country singer Jason Aldean defended his song "Try That In A Small Town" during a concert in Massachusetts, linking it to the Boston Marathon bombing. The song has faced criticism for promoting gun violence and lynching. Aldean argued that the message of the song has been misunderstood and is about people acting responsibly, not about race. The music video for the song was pulled from rotation by Country Music Television (CMT) due to its problematic messaging. Despite the controversy, the song has seen an increase in streams and is performing well on music charts. Changes have been made to the video, including the removal of Black Lives Matter protest footage.

via USA TODAY|
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society2 years ago

The Impact of the Boston Marathon Bombings on Individuals and Media.

Ten years after the Boston Marathon bombing, Youssef Eddafali, a former friend of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, still struggles with guilt and anger over the "monster" he thought he knew. Eddafali and other Muslim immigrants who knew the Tsarnaev brothers have faced renewed suspicion and scrutiny, and continuing surveillance, according to advocates. Eddafali has found solace in therapy, prayer, and writing, and is now finishing a memoir about his experience. He mailed a letter to Tsarnaev last year, with no hope of receiving a reply.

via The New York Times|
#betrayal#boston-marathon-bombing#dzhokhar-tsarnaev
human-interest2 years ago

"From Tragedy to Triumph: Reflections on the 10th Anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombing"

On the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing, survivors reflect on their experiences and how they turned their trauma into hope. Healthcare workers, like nurse Jodi Swenson, recall the overwhelming influx of patients with blast and shrapnel wounds. Despite the tragedy, survivors have shown resilience and strength, with some even starting organizations to help others affected by similar events.

via The Wall Street Journal|
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politics2 years ago

"Reflecting on 10 Years Since the Boston Marathon Bombing"

The Biden administration's support for reinstating the death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, convicted of helping to carry out the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, has sparked debate over the use of capital punishment. Massachusetts abolished capital punishment in 1984, and public sentiment is against it in the state. Legal experts remain perplexed over the administration's decision to argue in favor of the death penalty, despite President Biden's promise to end it at the federal level. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley has called for the Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act to end the federal death penalty in America and write its abolishment into law.

via MassLive.com|
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