Holier Than Tao
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What Did Paul Finebaum Say to Defend Arch Manning?Paul Finebaum pushed back on criticism of Texas quarterback Arch Manning, according to a Saturday Down South report circulating this week.
1 Lawrence Columnist to Launch Book on Kansas JournalismThe Lawrence Times reports a Lawrence-based columnist is preparing a book on how Kansas journalism has shaped public discourse.
Hinojosa urges Democrats to drop culture wars for economyHinojosa told Democrats to prioritize economic messaging over culture-war fights ahead of November and the 2028 race, Politico reports.
Guardian Report Frames Europe's Air Conditioning Fight as Culture WarThe Guardian frames Europe's AC debate around two phrases: 'heat panic' from skeptics and 'sacrificed at the altar' from advocates.
Hampshire Chronicle: AI Reshapes Daily Life, Local News EnduresAI is changing daily routines fast, but the Hampshire Chronicle argues trusted local reporting still fills a gap machines cannot.
New York Times Publishes Douthat's 'The Exit Interview' ColumnThe New York Times ran a Ross Douthat opinion column titled 'The Exit Interview' in its Opinion section this week.
San Francisco — Chronicle Ties Book to Culture Wars' RiseA Chronicle piece links Isaac Butler's book to today's culture wars, echoed by fights over fur bans and air conditioning.
Poynter Opinion Piece Urges Data Center Firms To Fund Local NewsA Poynter opinion piece argues data center developers should help fund local journalists positioned to scrutinize their projects.
New York Times Opinion Piece Accuses Trump of Press Freedom ThreatsAn NYT opinion essay argues Trump is again attacking press freedom and disregarding the law, without citing one new event.
USA Today Column Argues ABC-Kimmel Clash Marks Press PushbackA USA Today opinion column contends ABC's handling of Jimmy Kimmel signals newsrooms are resisting political pressure from Trump.
Corgi CEO Defends Staff's Right to Free Expression OnlineThe insurance firm's chief executive backed employees' right to voice personal views after backlash over staff social media posts.
Dooley Calls Social Media Criticism of Bangladesh Team UnrealisticBangladesh national coach Thomas Dooley says online critics judge his team by standards that don't match the sport's reality.
Kamloops, B.C. — Findlay's 'Culture War' Video Draws BacklashCFJC Today Kamloops reports a video posted by a figure identified as Findlay has drawn criticism amid a British Columbia Interior political debate.
Laid-Off McClatchy Journalist Says Local News Need PersistsA journalist let go by McClatchy writes in Poynter that the community's need for local reporting outlasted the job itself.
Glendale, Ariz. — Marvin Harrison Jr. Frames Rookie Scrutiny Around ProcessA team report says Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is meeting outside noise and expectations by focusing on routine, not results.
Sophie Cunningham Becomes Face of WNBA's Culture ClashA Vox analysis says Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has turned into a symbol in the WNBA's fights over race, fandom and physical play.
London — Countryside Alliance Chief Calls Rural Clash a Culture WarCountryside Alliance chief Tim Bonner argues British rural conflicts over hunting and land use reflect identity clashes, not economic class divides.
Mississippi Free Press Opinion Piece Touts a Local News 'Winner'An opinion column argues a local news outlet cracked a sustainable model where traditional approaches have struggled financially.
One Mississippi Mother's Op-Ed Calls for Careful JournalismA Mississippi opinion writer, identified only as a mother, asks newsrooms to weigh harm to families before they publish.
One Weekend, One 'Bomb': Why 'Supergirl's' Debut Sparked a Culture WarBroBible says a new 'Supergirl' film's weak opening triggered online arguments about politics, casting and comic book movie fatigue.