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Controversy

An American Eagle store, with window displays that say "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans." | JOHN ANGELILLO/UPI/Newscom

Culture

The Self-Sustaining Outrage Cycle of Sydney Sweeney's Jeans Ad

Nearly three weeks in, it's getting difficult to remember what everybody was so mad about—or if more than a handful were ever mad at all.

Joe Lancaster | 8.11.2025 11:31 AM

Russell Brand | Wattie Cheung / MEGA / Newscom/WCGLA/Newscom

MeToo

YouTube Has Demonetized Russell Brand Over Anonymous #MeToo Allegations

This sets a dangerous precedent.

Robby Soave | 9.19.2023 3:59 PM

Profile of a man holding a finger up to his mouth in a gesture for silence against a white background | Thodonal / Dreamstime.com

Censorship

For Many Americans, Cancel Culture Is Self-Inflicted

People not only conceal their true beliefs, but often mouth opinions they don’t hold.

J.D. Tuccille | 8.24.2022 7:00 AM

minisblockedandreported | Block and Reported

Internet

Blocked and Reported

Hosts Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal dissect the latest in internet outrage, employing humor, nuance, and a healthy appreciation for absurdity.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 8.7.2020 6:00 AM

Large image on homepages | Kevin Jenco - Flickr

Political Correctness

Georgia's Campus Free Speech Bill Protects Some Students' Rights, May Threaten Others

State senator proposes mandatory minimums for repeat First Amendment violators.

Kayla Stetzel | 1.26.2018 10:15 AM

Large image on homepages | Gage Skidmore

Election 2016

Bill Weld's Weird Tuesday

The controversial V.P. pick was enigmatic to the end.

Matt Welch | 1.7.2017 7:00 AM

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