Bones discourse is back, because time is a circle. We’re arguing about the human bone trade again, folks. A TikTok creator’s controversial collection of bones has the internet once again debating the morality of buying and selling human remains. The issue is oddly specific, but the discussion isn’t new — […]
Thin Blue Line flag in Greece school district stirs controversy
CLOSE A “thin blue line” flag displayed in a window of Greece Odyssey Academy on Maiden Lane has sparked debate within Monroe County’s largest suburb. Last week, the school’s principal penned a letter to the school community, acknowledging that the flag, on display within a security office exterior window for several months, caused […]
Maui trip is latest COVID controversy for CA politicians
Good morning and happy Tuesday! DO AS I SAY First Gov. Gavin Newsom got hammered for attending a political adviser’s 50th birthday party at fancy food place French Laundry. Then, on Monday, the spotlight shifted to California lawmakers who traveled to Maui this week for the California Independent Voter Project’s […]
Patrick Schwarzenegger Stood Up for Brother-In-Law Chris Pratt After Twitter Controversy
A silly social media poll turned ugly after E! News posted a trending Hollywood question on their Instagram account: “Which Hollywood Chris is the best?” Fans could pick between Chris Evans, Chris Pine, Chris Hemsworth, and Chris Pratt. And, well?That last Chris was the one dubbed “The Worst Chris in Hollywood.” Now […]
A $2 Billion Ski Development Near Park City Creates an Avalanche of Controversy
One of New York City’s most prominent real-estate developers is betting years of his life—and a nine-figure sum—that he will be the first in four decades to successfully build a new, full-service ski resort in the United States. The obstacles are legion. The local approvals process can be lengthy and […]
new UK scheme risks running a repeat of ID card controversy
Rawpixel/Shutterstock Is the UK government planning to revive identity cards for the internet age? The decision to scrap its national ID cards and database in 2010 means the UK is one of the few developed countries not to have such an identity scheme. While this was seen as a victory […]
A play-by-play account of Facebook’s hate speech controversy in India
Since last week, Facebook India‘s director of policy, Ankhi Das, has been under the spotlight for her role in taking moderation decisions that favored the ruling Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP). A report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published last Friday suggested that on multiple instances, Das overruled the moderation […]