All articles tagged with #culture war
A writer from South Park bought domain names related to a Trump-influenced effort to rebrand the Kennedy Center, highlighting how culture wars now extend into digital spaces and satire, with online domain battles reflecting broader political conflicts.
A small but growing number of Americans, including the Huffman family, have moved to Russia seeking to escape perceived cultural and political issues in the U.S., with some becoming involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict after relocating, highlighting a complex intersection of ideology, migration, and geopolitics.
A small but growing number of Americans, including families like the Huffmans and Hares, have moved to Russia seeking to escape American cultural and political issues, with some becoming involved in the Ukraine conflict after relocating, amid Russian government support for such ideological immigrants.
Americans are divided along political lines over the NFL's decision to have Bad Bunny headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, with Democrats largely supporting and Republicans opposing the choice, reflecting broader cultural and political tensions.
The article criticizes MAGA's reaction to the announcement of an alternative Super Bowl halftime show by Turning Point USA, highlighting their racist and out-of-touch responses to Bad Bunny's inclusion in the real halftime show, and discusses how the far-right's efforts to control culture are failing due to their resistance to diversity and change.
President Trump addressed top military leaders, claiming the US faces an 'invasion from within' and emphasizing political and cultural issues, including rooting out 'woke' practices and reforming military culture, while involving the military in domestic political matters.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Cracker Barrel's logo rebrand, which removed its iconic figure, sparking political backlash from right-wing commentators including Trump, highlighting the semiotics of branding, cultural identity, and the political symbolism intertwined with corporate imagery in America.
Cracker Barrel reversed its minimalist logo redesign after backlash, highlighting how the culture war has become a spectacle where even corporate branding is politicized. The article argues that the obsession with exposing supposed 'wokeness' is a tired cycle, with conservatives now yearning for the excesses of 2020, and suggests that the culture war's peak has passed, urging a cessation of the 'licking the bag' mentality.
The term 'Clanker,' popularized by a 'Star Wars' show and rooted in frustrations with technology, has become a new slur used in the culture war against artificial intelligence and robots, exemplified by viral videos of people dismissing robots with this term.
Cracker Barrel's rebranding attempt sparked a political backlash driven by MAGA supporters, leading to a reversal of the new logo after significant online and political pressure, illustrating the growing influence of right-wing activism on corporate America and US culture.
The article criticizes the rightwing culture war tactics exemplified by attacks on Cracker Barrel, which became collateral damage in broader efforts to oppose perceived leftist influences, revealing cynicism and authoritarian motives behind these campaigns.
The original Cracker Barrel logo, designed by Bill Holley in 1977, has become a focal point of a culture war after the company briefly redesigned it to a more modern look, which was criticized as 'woke' by conservatives. The backlash led the company to revert to the original logo, sparking support from high-profile figures and highlighting the emotional significance of the design. Holley's wife and family expressed pride in his work, which represented his roots and legacy.
The White House claimed credit for influencing Cracker Barrel to revert its logo to the original after former President Trump publicly criticized the new design, leading to a spike in the company's shares.
Cracker Barrel's new minimalist logo sparked right-wing outrage, leading to a stock drop of over 12%, prompting the company to backtrack and reaffirm its traditional branding elements amidst a broader cultural debate.
Cracker Barrel's new minimalist logo has sparked outrage among right-wing media and conservatives, who see it as a sign of 'wokeness' and a departure from traditional values, despite the company's claims that its core values remain unchanged. The controversy is part of a broader culture war over corporate inclusivity and branding, with critics linking the rebrand to LGBTQ+ acceptance efforts.