Opinion
You Can See Everything, Except the Ethics: Lance Oppenheim’s Theft Allegations and the Exploitation of Vulnerable Lives for The New York Times
(Photo: Social Media) New Orleans, LA — October 26, 2026 — A documentary filmmaker gains access to a room full of attorneys. Inside are videos containing some of the most intimate details of their clients' lives: childhood trauma, personal struggles, family histories,...
Tesla’s Flying Roadster Won’t Change the Fact That Elon Musk Is a Political Nightmare
(Photo: An image of Elon Musk showing the controversial salute he made during a speech at a rally for Donald Trump was projected onto Tesla’s Gigafactory outside Berlin, alongside the words 'Heil Tesla.' The projection was carried out by the political activist groups...
Shane Gillis Keeps Making Jokes About Underage Girls. Why Does He Get a Pass?
(Photo: Reddit) Austin, TX — October 15, 2026 — Imagine an ordinary man standing in a room full of people, repeatedly talking about how attractive he finds middle-school girls. Imagine him discussing seventh- and eighth-grade volleyball players, commenting on their...
Metallica Wants to Keep Politics Out of Its Shows. That Is a Political Choice, Too.
(Photo: Getty) LAS VEGAS, Nevada — October 12, 2026 — Metallica frontman James Hetfield has drawn criticism after telling concertgoers that the band is not there to influence them with political “bullshit,” but instead wants audiences to forget about the outside world...
GRiZ Is Bringing Seven Stars Back to a Former Slave Plantation. Why Hasn’t the Venue Changed?
(Photo: jsiegelphotography / The Daily Frequency) Arrington, VA — October 9, 2026 — Imagine spending years building a music community around love, acceptance, and belonging. Imagine creating a space where people can escape judgment, celebrate who they are, and feel...
Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour Descends Into Controversy After Macklemore Is Removed for Supporting Palestine
(Photo: Macklemore performs onstage during the ibis RockCorps France 2024 at Accor Arena on May 29, 2024 in Paris, France and Ed Sheeran at the European premiere of 'F1 The Movie' at Cineworld Leicester Square London on June 6, 2025. Kristy Sparow/Getty Images/:...
Dolly Parton Was Never Truly Apolitical. Her Legacy Proves It.
(Photo: Irving Penn / © Condé Nast) NASHVILLE, Tennessee — September 1, 2026 — Dolly Parton spent decades cultivating an image that could appeal to almost anyone. With her rhinestone outfits, self-deprecating humor, unmistakable voice and carefully measured public...
Jake Lang Escapes Felony Charges in Minneapolis, but His Racism Is Still on Display
(Photo: Olympics.com) MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — August 26, 2026 — Jake Lang may have escaped felony charges, but he has not escaped scrutiny. And he certainly has not escaped the record of racist and inflammatory rhetoric that has become central to his public persona....
Target Was Once a Beacon of Inclusion. Now It Can Barely Explain a Halloween Costume.
(Photo: Target) MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — August 25, 2026 — There was a time when Target seemed to understand exactly what kind of company it wanted to be. The Minneapolis-born retailer proudly wrapped itself in the language of diversity, inclusion and community. It...