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Young Rockers The Linda Lindas Resurrect Riot Grrrl for Viral Song “Racist Sexist Boys”: Watch
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-21T03:07:58+00:00“>May 20, 2021 | 11:07pm ET We aren’t living in the sunniest of times, but some of the best music comes out of the dark. Meet The Linda Lindas, a group of teen and pre-teen girls who responded to targeted harassment with the song “Racist Sexist Boys”. They performed the track during a May 4th concert at the LA Public Library, and the rawness of the footage has touched a nerve and made the track go viral. Lucia (14), Eloise (13), Mila (10), and Bela (16), are already veterans of the Los Angeles punk scene. Two years ago they had their first internet hit with a cover of “Rebel Girl” by Bikini Kill. It went far enough as to catch Bikini Kill’s attention, and the you...
Pinterest overhauls harassment policy following discrimination complaints
A five-month investigation into Pinterest’s company culture published on Wednesday recommends broad changes to how the firm handles workplace conflicts, including harassment and retaliation. Produced by the law firm WilmerHale, the report details how the company can improve its workplace conditions and prevent discrimination, specifically recommending the creation of an internal ombudsman’s office that can field employee complaints. The law firm spoke with 350 current and former Pinterest employees over the course of its five-month investigation. Pinterest’s board has already unanimously voted to adopt the recommendations, which were shared with employees on Wednesday and posted publicly on the company’s website. In recent months, a number of Pinterest employees have come forward with comp...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Adds Details Of Encounter With Hating Ass Ted Yoho
Source: Stephanie Keith / Getty Ever since unseating the 10-term Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley in an unforeseen upset during the 2018 midterm election primaries, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endured a hateful smear campaign from her Republican colleagues fueled by their fear that she could inspire more minorities to run for office and push a liberal agenda that would benefit the have-nots for decades to come while holding the haves accountable. Still, Republican representative Ted Yoho decided to call her out her name earlier this week after what some say was a spirited exchange over police reform and called her a “f*cking bitch” on the steps of Capitol Hill after calling her “dangerous.” A woman who wants to fight global warming, calls for health insurance for the poor and wants pol...
Trump Goals: New York Jets Owner Investigated For Making Racist Remarks Allegedly
Source: Mark Cuthbert / Getty Those who are taking stance against the National Football League are about to get some more ammunition. A high profile owner is being questioned for some off color commentary. As spotted on CNN Robert Wood “Woody” Johnson, is facing some heat for some alleged off color language he made. The business mogul who owns the New York Jets is being investigated by a State Department watchdog after his staff revealed he made some very racist and sexist remarks. According to the report Johnson said some very stereotypical comments about Black men and is even said to have questioned why African Americans celebrate Black History Month. Additionally it is alleged that he also made some “cringe worthy” comments about women and his workforce had a tough ...
