All articles tagged with #conservative outrage
Originally Published 4 months ago — by HuffPost
MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart criticized conservative reactions to Cracker Barrel's new logo, which some on the right labeled as 'woke,' arguing that their outrage over the rebrand is excessive compared to real societal issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki ridiculed the "MAGA meltdown" among right-wingers over Taylor Swift's political pronouncements, urging them to "take a walk" and "shake it off." Psaki highlighted conservative outrage over Swift's endorsements of Democratic candidates, LGBTQ+ rights advocacy, and concerns about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, dismissing claims of her being a "rabid Democratic activist." She criticized right-wing conspiracy theories about Swift's influence being part of a Democratic plot to influence the 2024 election, calling it "super super weird."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
House Speaker Mike Johnson's handshake deal to fund the government has sparked outrage among conservative House Republicans, with some expressing disappointment and even considering ousting Johnson from the speakership. The deal, which includes federal spending caps and a side deal for non-defense spending, has been criticized for lacking the deep spending cuts conservatives had sought. Johnson defended the agreement, stating that it allows for conservative policy additions to funding bills, but with Democrats controlling the Senate and the White House, it's unlikely Republicans can secure significant victories in future funding legislation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
The Oscars will have new inclusivity rules for Best Picture eligibility starting in 2024, which include having a lead or significant supporting character from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group, having a main storyline that focuses on an underrepresented group, or having at least 30% of the cast come from underrepresented groups. Conservative figures have expressed outrage over the new rules, accusing the Academy of being "woke" and claiming that former Best Picture winners like The Godfather or Lord of the Rings would be ineligible. Some celebrities have also weighed in on the issue.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Billboard
Lil Nas X mocked conservative outrage over Target's Pride Month merchandise with a tweet parodying the backlash. Target faced criticism from right-wing media and activists over some of its Pride products, leading to the removal or relocation of some displays. The company cited threats against its workers' safety and wellbeing as the reason for the adjustments. The incident is part of a wave of conservative legislation targeting the LGBTQ community.