All articles tagged with #right wing backlash
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Forbes
Bad Bunny, set to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show, faced right-wing criticism due to his outspoken anti-ICE activism and criticism of Trump, with some commentators mocking his gender expression and political stance, while others, like California's governor, celebrated his cultural significance.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Walmart, the largest private employer in the U.S., is scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives following pressure from right-wing activists. The company will end racial equity training, evaluate supplier diversity programs, and review funding for Pride and other events. This move aligns Walmart with other companies like Harley-Davidson and John Deere, which have also reduced DEI efforts amid similar pressures. Activist Robby Starbuck, who campaigns against DEI programs, claimed credit for influencing Walmart's decision.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
NPR has suspended senior business editor Uri Berliner for penning an essay criticizing the network's alleged left-wing bias, prompting right-wing backlash and calls to defund the public radio network. Berliner's suspension came after he openly ridiculed NPR's news coverage and claimed the broadcaster had lost "viewpoint diversity." NPR's editor-in-chief and other staffers rejected Berliner's assessment, while Republicans and right-wing media accused the network of liberal bias and called for defunding. Berliner, however, rejected the notion of defunding NPR and distanced himself from Trump's comments, while NPR's chief executive faced criticism over old tweets skewering Trump.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Far-right, Trump-supporting conservatives are spreading conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift, the Super Bowl, and the 2024 election, speculating that her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is a plot to influence the presidential contest. The collision of the Super Bowl and a contentious presidential race has propelled the right-wing backlash to new heights, with influential figures and conservative media outlets weighing in. The attention focused on Swift has also attracted abuse, including the spread of nonconsensual deepfake pornography, highlighting the prevalence of gendered abuse online.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Conservative singer Oliver Anthony, known for his viral hit "Rich Men North of Richmond," is facing backlash from his right-wing fan base after a video revealed that he allegedly faked his accent. The video showed Anthony speaking with a typical American accent, contradicting the twangy Appalachian accent he used in his song. Conservatives on social media criticized him for not being authentic and accused him of being an industry plant. Additionally, they took offense to Anthony's praise of diversity, with some users canceling him for expressing support for a racially integrated society. Despite the song's success on streaming platforms, it is receiving minimal airplay.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Bud Light sales dropped 23% in May due to right-wing backlash over a promotion featuring a trans influencer, allowing Modelo Especial to become the top-selling beer in the US. Bud Light's parent company, Anheuser-Busch, faced weeks of backlash and reportedly offered to buy back expired cases of Bud Light from distributors and gave free cases of beer to distributor employees. Michelob Ultra, Coors Light, and Miller Lite rounded out the top five in beer sales for May.