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Burna Boy breaks UK record by topping albums chart
Burna Boy breaks UK record by topping albums chart
Nigeria's Burna Boy has become the first international Afrobeats artist to secure a number one album in Britain with "I Told Them...", the UK's...
2023-09-02 01:27
Actor Tom Hanks warns of ad with AI imposter
Actor Tom Hanks warns of ad with AI imposter
Actor Tom Hanks and CBS talk show co-host Gayle King on Monday were warning fans about ads featuring imposters...
2023-10-03 09:58
Friends gather in Philadelphia to remember O'Shae Sibley, killed in a confrontation over dancing
Friends gather in Philadelphia to remember O'Shae Sibley, killed in a confrontation over dancing
A funeral was held in Philadelphia for O’Shae Sibley, who was fatally stabbed after he confronted teenagers who taunted his group of gay, Black friends as they danced at a New York City gas station
2023-08-09 03:28
Miley Cyrus teases new track Used To Be Young
Miley Cyrus teases new track Used To Be Young
Miley Cyrus is poised to return with a new song called 'Used To Be Young'.
2023-08-16 17:53
Who are Wil Wheaton's parents? 'Star Trek' star claims parents 'stole' nearly all of his salary from childhood roles
Who are Wil Wheaton's parents? 'Star Trek' star claims parents 'stole' nearly all of his salary from childhood roles
'My Star Trek residuals were all I had, and they kept me afloat for two decades while I rebuilt my life,' Wil Wheaton said
2023-07-26 21:21
Make This Oat Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home and Skip the Coffeeshop Line
Make This Oat Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home and Skip the Coffeeshop Line
You don't need barista experience to make a professional-quality pumpkin spice latte in your home kitchen.
2023-09-30 03:25
Elon Musk comparison of George Soros and Magneto post has a few fatal flaws
Elon Musk comparison of George Soros and Magneto post has a few fatal flaws
Another day, another Elon Musk controversy A recent tweet by the tech entrepreneur has sparked widespread criticism and condemnation due to the sinister implications and dogwhistles buried within. Musk was the latest in a long-long-long line of people to criticise Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros, and his comparison between Soros and a megalomaniac Marvel supervillain has been viewed as not only very lazy but deeply problematic and antisemitic. In a bizarre series of tweets, Musk compared the holocaust-survivor background of both Soros and X-Men nemesis Magneto, and argued a skin-deep strawman line that 'both hate humanity'. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Journalist Brian Krassenstein called out Musk on this writing: "Fun fact: Magneto's experiences during the Holocaust as a survivor shaped his perspective as well as his depth and empathy. Soro, also a Holocaust survivor, gets attacked nonstop for his good intentions which some Americans think are bad merely because they disagree with this political affiliations." Musk clapped back: "You assume they are good intentions. They are not. He wants to erode the very fabric of civilization. Soros hates humanity." Hate humanity? Magneto has a disdain towards humanity (as a mutant in the comic books, he feels he is superior and that homo sapiens' time is up) - but in an attempt to use a fictional Jewish figure to attack a real one, Musk has been caught lacking. Magneto isn't real (neither are the X-Men and superpowered mutants), and Musk's tweets read as an attempt to grasp the first Jewish villain he could find from a shelf to beat another Jewish person over the head with, by reflecting surface-level pop culture knowledge into a bowl of antisemitic hate. Magneto, like Soros, survived the Holocaust (as a character). In the comics, he was not initially depicted as Jewish - but a backstory was added to fill out the character as comics stories became far more complex than their origins. Magneto's goal as a villain is to end human oppression over mutants. However, Magneto is described as a fairly grey villain. He has led heroic teams, he blurs his own lines and contradicts himself. There's depth and room for additional context to be bolted onto the character as time goes on. Musk's tweet towards Soros did not represent a fair or valid criticism of the billionaire - it is not only deeply hurtful, it appeared quickly and it is quite telling that it came only days after Soros's investment fund reported that it had sold all its stock in Tesla. Tesla, of course, is run by Musk alongside Twitter. There are plenty of fairways to criticise the actions of billionaires and their obvious financial influence on the world. Musk, Gates, Soros and Bezos alike. However, reaching straight for racial and antisemetic tropes feeds a beast that is not so easily caged. Antisemitism, a form of prejudice against Jewish people, poses significant harm to individuals and communities. It can manifest as verbal abuse, physical violence, and systemic discrimination. By employing antisemitic tropes or making comparisons that evoke harmful stereotypes, individuals contribute to a climate of hostility and bigotry. Musk has indirectly overseen a rise in antisemitic language on Twitter. A study found that antisemitic language on Twitter doubled - and then some - after Musk's takeover of Twitter. Not only that, but Musk's comments arrived around the same time as Douglas Murray's speech in the UK's National Conservative which observed that the rise of the Nazi party shouldn't hamper the growth of nationalism elsewhere just 'because Germany mucked up': The last week has seen a dismissal of Jewish suffering, and the use of Jewish identity in paper-thin arguments to back right-wing statements - Musk and Murray include. Such instances highlight the need for increased awareness regarding the consequences of antisemitic language. It is crucial for individuals to recognize the harm caused by perpetuating stereotypes and to actively combat all forms of prejudice. Musk eventually apologized (sort of), but in considering both Musk and Murray's comments, it's perhaps worth some people spending some time reflecting on atrocities that have occurred in the past - and less time making lazy comments involving Marvel characters. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-17 20:49
Has Britney Spears hired new staff? Pop star 'doesn't like being alone' amid Sam Asghari split
Has Britney Spears hired new staff? Pop star 'doesn't like being alone' amid Sam Asghari split
In response to her recent split with Sam Asghari, Britney Spears reportedly hired two new staff for her Los Angeles residence
2023-08-27 16:27
When Andrew Tate said he would administer CPR only to 'hot female': 'If you’re some fat dude, you're gonna die'
When Andrew Tate said he would administer CPR only to 'hot female': 'If you’re some fat dude, you're gonna die'
Andrew Tate said, 'This is my public declaration, if you have a heart attack or some other injury near me and needs CPR, I am trained in CPR'
2023-07-11 18:53
Do Cats Fart?
Do Cats Fart?
Cats do fart—but their flatulence is usually quiet. Veterinarians explain why.
2023-05-12 05:16
Taylor Hawkins' son Shane carries on father's legacy as Foo Fighters honor late drummer
Taylor Hawkins' son Shane carries on father's legacy as Foo Fighters honor late drummer
Taylor Hawkins died while touring with the band in Colombia, leaving a tremendous loss to the band and the music world
2023-05-28 02:19
Hayley Atwell stuns in gorgeous gown as she accompanies Tom Cruise at 'Mission: Impossible 7' UK premiere
Hayley Atwell stuns in gorgeous gown as she accompanies Tom Cruise at 'Mission: Impossible 7' UK premiere
'Mission: Impossible 7 Dead Reckoning Part One', which has a staggering $290 million budget, is set to hit US theaters on July 12
2023-06-23 16:26