DAVID BLACKMON: A Backlash Against Net-Zero Policies Is Finally Beginning To Take Shape
The past week has been quite an interesting week to say the least, as the media suddenly flooded with article after article chronicling the growing backlash against net-zero policies in the Western world. From environmental, social and governance (ESG) to insurance partnerships to recent European elections, the tide seems to be turning in the opposite […]
‘Stolen And Indigenous Land’: Ben & Jerry’s Faces Backlash Over 4th of July Tweet
Popular ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s is facing backlash following a July 4 tweet that suggested the US would promise to return “stolen native land.” “On July 4th of this year, the time has come for the United States to recognize its presence on stolen Indigenous land and commit to return it.” brand tweeted. […]
Roseanne Barr faces backlash for ‘sarcastic’ Holocaust comments
If you’re wondering why “she’s Jewish” is trending on Twitter, it’s because Roseanne Barr is under fire again. The troubled ‘Roseanne’ star co-starred with comedian Theo Fong on a recent show “This Weekend” episode podcast. When discussing the current social and political climate, Mr. Barr (“100% Jewish”) made a comment called “blameably irresponsible.” “Nobody wants […]
Arizona governor’s abortion order sparks GOP backlash
PHOENIX — Republican lawmakers who have been slow to approve Governor Katie Hobbs’s abortion prosecution are now stalling the process. In a letter to the Democratic governor on Monday, three Republican members of the nominating committee for the director said they would, at least in part, ensure that the person the governor chooses to head […]
Bud Light’s Bad Sales Persist As Backlash Continues
In June, three months after controversy over partnerships with transgender influencers began, Bud Light’s year-over-year sales continued to decline, according to new sales data. Nielsen IQ sales data provided to the Daily Caller News Foundation by Bump Williams Consulting shows that Bud Light’s sales fell 26.8% year-over-year in the week ending June 10, down 10 […]
Prince Harry, Meghan face backlash after ending Spotify deal
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at the center of controversy once again — this time in the world of podcasting. Following Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markles’ dramatic fallout with the British royal family in 2020, the couple’s production company Ashwell Audio has reportedly signed a deal worth $20 million with Spotify. […]
Pritzker Signs Law Requiring All Suits To Overturn State Laws Be Filed In Blue Counties After Backlash Over Lockdowns
Democratic Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill requiring lawsuits challenging state laws and executive orders to be filed in two dark blue counties. After the Democratic-led state legislature passed the bill last month, residents who want to correct their grievances with the state must file a plight in either Cook County or […]
How anti-LGBTQ backlash is affecting Arizonans
Before “Don’t Say Gay” was “No Promo Homo”. In 1991, lawmakers in Arizona passed a bill that would ban teaching about HIV and AIDS in schools that promoted a “gay lifestyle” or suggested that gay sex might be safe. passed. Written laws were specifically limited to teaching HIV and AIDS. However, until its abolition in […]
Katie Hobbs Faces Tamale Backlash From Cottage Food Vendors
Imelda Hartley has been selling homemade tamales outside a 24-hour convenience store in Phoenix for 10 years. but, HB 2509 Surprising Power of Veto This decision by Governor Katie Hobbs could put an end to Hartley’s business. The bill, dubbed the “Tamale Bill” by its supporters, passed the Arizona legislature in early April with bipartisan […]
Wednesday AM headlines: Tooele inland port faces backlash, SLC announces ‘pothole palooza’
Thule inland port faces major backlash from residents a Proposed inland port Thule County residents face significant backlash from locals. Residents argue that the port, which uses unincorporated land in the county, increases noise, traffic and pollution, driving up the cost of living. Meanwhile, project officials say it supports the county’s economic vision of recruiting […]
