Gen Z has dubbed Jessica the new Karen. Here are my thoughts as a Karen
The name Karen has become synonymous with rude and racist behaviour, unreasonable expectations and undue entitlement. But for Karen Scanlan, it’s just her name.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/first-person-gen-z-karen-jessica-9.7201804?cmp=rss
Have You Experienced Sexual Harassment in Congress? Share Your Story.

The New York Times would like to hear from people who work on Capitol Hill who have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment or other inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature in their workplaces.

The New York Times

I was sexually assaulted by an imam. He told me he had supernatural powers

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l27yq0yg9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

#News #Crime #SocialIssues

Prince Harry calls rising antisemitism in Britain ‘deeply troubling’

Duke of Sussex says legitimate concerns over situation in Middle East should not lead to hostility toward Jewish community in UK

The Guardian

Rand Paul's son apologizes for antisemitic and anti-gay rant after accosting lawmaker

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/13/rand-paul-son-apologizes-antisemitic-anti-gay-rant

#WorldNews #Politics #SocialIssues

Rand Paul’s son apologizes for antisemitic and anti-gay rant after accosting lawmaker

In apology, William Paul said he had had ‘too much to drink’ and the things he said ‘don’t represent who I really am’

The Guardian
Paul Krugman asks: What happens when Americans realize our reality? GDP isn't the sole measure of well-being; the U.S. lags behind other nations in vital areas like life expectancy, infant mortality, and work-life balance. Explore Paul Krugman's insights on this concerning trend and the political choices impacting our decline. #Economy #SocialIssues #PublicHealth https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/what-happens-when-americans-realize
What Happens When Americans Realize How Miserable We Are?

Life is about more than GDP

Paul Krugman

She's a Sex Therapist Who Wants to Eradicate Zionism. She Could Cost Democrats a House Seat.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/opinion/maureen-galindo-antisemitic-conspiracies.html

#Politics #Opinion #SocialIssues

Opinion | Democrats Can’t Let This Antisemitic Sex Therapist Win Her Runoff

Maureen Galindo’s rise demonstrates how even justified rage and despair can curdle into hateful paranoia.

The New York Times