US POLITICAL COMMUNICATION & CULTURE WARS
Use of pop culture, memes and entertainment references by US political figures and institutions for propaganda or political messaging, and the resulting cultural and social backlash
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US Supreme Court allows banning transgender athletes from women's competitions: 'It's a zero-sum game'
YNETהעליון בארה"ב מאפשר לאסור על טרנסיות להשתתף בתחרויות נשים: "זה משחק סכום אפס"
Jun 30, 2026, 03:13 PM
The US Supreme Court's six conservative justices ruled that bans imposed by several Republican-led states on transgender girls and women competing in school and college women's sports do not violate the Constitution. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that biological women and girls should be able to compete on a level playing field without fear of physical harm.
Hundreds of thousands celebrate diversity at New York LGBTQ+ Pride: 'Trump uses us to polarise society'
EL PAÍSCientos de miles de personas celebran en Nueva York la diversidad en el Orgullo LGTIBQ+: “Trump nos usa para polarizar a la sociedad”
Jun 28, 2026, 06:22 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people celebrated diversity at New York's LGBTQ+ Pride, with marchers saying 'Trump uses us to polarise society'. The parade coincided with setbacks the community is facing, especially trans people.
Year II of Trump's second era: new setbacks in LGBTQ+ rights
EL PAÍSAño II de la segunda era de Trump: nuevos retrocesos en los derechos LGTBIQ+
Jun 28, 2026, 03:30 AM
In the second year of Trump's second term, EL PAÍS reports new setbacks for LGBTQ+ rights in the US. The Republican administration is intensifying pressure on trans people and pushing culture wars such as removing the rainbow flag at Stonewall, while polls detect declining respect for the community.
The bitterest anniversary: the American ideal turns 250 amid crisis
EL PAÍSEl aniversario más amargo: el ideal de Estados Unidos cumple 250 años en plena crisis
Jun 28, 2026, 03:30 AM
The United States marks 250 years since its Declaration of Independence on 4 July amid deep crisis. The anniversary comes as the 'No Kings' movement protests Trump's authoritarianism, with the ideals of founding father Thomas Jefferson arriving battered.
Donald Trump booed in New York as his approval rating hits a low
FRANCE 24Donald Trump hué à New York, sa côte de popularité au plus bas
Jun 9, 2026, 03:03 PM
Donald Trump was booed by spectators when his face appeared on the big screens during an NBA finals game in New York, as his approval rating sits at a low. The episode highlights how US politics increasingly spills into the sporting arena.
Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals
BBC WORLDJun 9, 2026, 08:46 AM
Donald Trump was booed at Madison Square Garden as he became the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game. The jeers came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue.
Trump booed at the NBA finals in New York
EL PAÍSTrump, abucheado en la final de la NBA en Nueva York
Jun 9, 2026, 02:08 AM
President Donald Trump was booed at the NBA finals in New York, at the start of the game between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. The Republican responded with a mocking smile.