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New York Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
How ‘Hot' Became a Bipartisan Political Buzzword
Democrats and Republicans might not agree on much lately, but they seem to be converging on an unlikely political buzzword. Wherever you look on the political spectrum, organizers and strategists seeking to appeal to young audiences are describing their efforts as 'hot.' Take Hot Girls for Zohran, a group that canvassed for Zohran Mamdani in his successful Democratic primary campaign for mayor of New York, and Hotties for Harris, the name of an after-party during last year's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Or look across the aisle to the right-wing women's lifestyle magazine The Conservateur, which sells screaming pink hats that read 'Make America Hot Again.' (Lara Trump has posed in one.) Raquel Debono, who advertises her series of social mixers for conservatives with the same phrase, puts it concisely in her Instagram bio: 'Hotness is a bipartisan issue.' Injected into a political context, the word is an appealing mix of cheeky and flattering, smug and vague. We are not a party of bespectacled policy wonks, it implies; we are young, virile and fluent in the language of the internet. You should hang out with us — and maybe vote with us, too. The word seemed to creep into the political sphere with #HotGirlsForBernie, a social media campaign that emerged during the 2020 Democratic presidential primary to show that Senator Bernie Sanders's supporters were not just 'Bernie Bros.' But it has bled across party lines, picked up by any group trying to make a case for its ideological — or literal — attractiveness. In February, Mary Beth Barone, a comedian in Brooklyn, created a social media video series about progressive political topics after feeling discouraged by the results of the 2024 presidential election. 'Politics has seemed so stuffy and ruled by these ugly old white dudes that when you put an adjective like 'hot' in front of something, it just makes people inherently want to be a part of it,' she said in an interview. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Conservative fashion magazine editors explain why style is 'coded' left politically
The editors of a conservative fashion magazine called The Conservateur explained in a new interview why fashion, "hotness," and other industries or concepts have been coded left or right-wing politics. "I think that there's been an uglification, whether you see modern art or you see progressives kind of pushing onto women to reject men, dye your hair blue and wear a septum piercing," Jayme Franklin, founder and CEO of The Conservateur, told Fox News Digital. Franklin founded The Conservateur magazine in 2020 after graduating from the University of California-Berkeley as a response to the fashion industry and stylists often signaling left-wing political sentiments. Ny Mag Cover Accused Of Cropping Out Black Attendees Of Trump Inauguration Event "We started our Make America Hot Again hat. Obviously, it's a fun hat that was so popular for us that people loved. But it does touch on a bigger thing. We say at The Conservateur, we are all about being our best self. That's what we're promoting to women," Franklin said. The Conservateur editor-in-chief, Caroline Downey, argued that male-led podcasts have been coded "right-wing" for merely being "fundamentally irreverent." Read On The Fox News App "They weren't policing words, and they were also fundamentally trying to pursue truth. Joe Rogan gets a lot of criticism for platforming controversial figures, but his podcast style has always been the same, which is to ask questions of people who know more than him on a specific subject and to just have stimulating conversations," Downey said. "That alone was considered provocative during a cancel culture, very word policing time when you were supposed to just take the propaganda from the Democratic Party and accept it. So just free discourse on these podcasts, just speaking in an unfiltered way, is unfortunately right-wing coded," she added. Their comments came after they spoke with Emma Goldberg of The New York Times about certain activities and institutions being "coded" in a politically polarized country. 'Make America Hot Again' Socials Bring Young Conservative Singles Together In New York City For instance, Goldberg wrote that Broadway plays like "Hamilton" and "Rent" are "left-coded" and that comedy and wrestling have been "right-coded." "People have often signaled their values in the shows they watch ("The West Wing"), clothes they wear (white pantsuits) and restaurants they frequent," Goldberg explained. "But it has become wildly popular in recent years, and especially in recent months, to read cultural tea leaves with the word 'coded.' In group chats, on Reddit and on X, we're calling anything and everything right or left 'coded.' It's like playing a game of charades, gesturing at the qualities a certain celebrity or bar or podcast has without saying exactly what you mean." Downey argued that such left-wing and right-wing coding of activities has led to a "dual economy." "I'm not sure if that is sustainable for the future. I'm not sure we can have red and blue coffee," she added. She further said that the use of the term "coded" has been pervasive in our culture due to the polarized nature of political alignment in the U.S. Society Has A New 'Perverse Attraction' To Toxic Male Characters, Ny Times Column Argues "I think the coding is a natural byproduct of the fact that leftism has infiltrated and hijacked most institutions in our culture, including fashion editorial and fashion production," Downey said. "If we have a coded brand, that is meeting the moment for many young women who don't feel comfortable or necessarily welcomed by what is already available on the market." she added. Building upon that sentiment, Franklin argued that such conditions motivated her to launch The Conservateur fashion magazine to appeal to women with traditional values. "I think a lot of fashion brands tend to lean left, unfortunately. So I think what we want to do at The Conservateur – one: we want to get more women on our side, because I do believe our lifestyle, whether it be getting married, having a family, working hard in your job, and loving this country, and going to church … I think makes for a more successful and happier life for women," Franklin article source: Conservative fashion magazine editors explain why style is 'coded' left politically
Fox News
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Conservative fashion magazine editors explain why style is 'coded' left politically
The editors of a conservative fashion magazine called The Conservateur explained in a new interview why fashion, "hotness," and other industries or concepts have been coded left or right-wing politics. "I think that there's been an uglification, whether you see modern art or you see progressives kind of pushing onto women to reject men, dye your hair blue and wear a septum piercing," Jayme Franklin, founder and CEO of The Conservateur, told Fox News Digital. Franklin founded The Conservateur magazine in 2020 after graduating from the University of California-Berkeley as a response to the fashion industry and stylists often signaling left-wing political sentiments. "We started our Make America Hot Again hat. Obviously, it's a fun hat that was so popular for us that people loved. But it does touch on a bigger thing. We say at The Conservateur, we are all about being our best self. That's what we're promoting to women," Franklin said. The Conservateur editor-in-chief, Caroline Downey, argued that male-led podcasts have been coded "right-wing" for merely being "fundamentally irreverent." "They weren't policing words, and they were also fundamentally trying to pursue truth. Joe Rogan gets a lot of criticism for platforming controversial figures, but his podcast style has always been the same, which is to ask questions of people who know more than him on a specific subject and to just have stimulating conversations," Downey said. "That alone was considered provocative during a cancel culture, very word policing time when you were supposed to just take the propaganda from the Democratic Party and accept it. So just free discourse on these podcasts, just speaking in an unfiltered way, is unfortunately right-wing coded," she added. Their comments came after they spoke with Emma Goldberg of The New York Times about certain activities and institutions being "coded" in a politically polarized country. For instance, Goldberg wrote that Broadway plays like "Hamilton" and "Rent" are "left-coded" and that comedy and wrestling have been "right-coded." "People have often signaled their values in the shows they watch ("The West Wing"), clothes they wear (white pantsuits) and restaurants they frequent," Goldberg explained. "But it has become wildly popular in recent years, and especially in recent months, to read cultural tea leaves with the word 'coded.' In group chats, on Reddit and on X, we're calling anything and everything right or left 'coded.' It's like playing a game of charades, gesturing at the qualities a certain celebrity or bar or podcast has without saying exactly what you mean." Downey argued that such left-wing and right-wing coding of activities has led to a "dual economy." "I'm not sure if that is sustainable for the future. I'm not sure we can have red and blue coffee," she added. She further said that the use of the term "coded" has been pervasive in our culture due to the polarized nature of political alignment in the U.S. "I think the coding is a natural byproduct of the fact that leftism has infiltrated and hijacked most institutions in our culture, including fashion editorial and fashion production," Downey said. "If we have a coded brand, that is meeting the moment for many young women who don't feel comfortable or necessarily welcomed by what is already available on the market." she added. Building upon that sentiment, Franklin argued that such conditions motivated her to launch The Conservateur fashion magazine to appeal to women with traditional values. "I think a lot of fashion brands tend to lean left, unfortunately. So I think what we want to do at The Conservateur – one: we want to get more women on our side, because I do believe our lifestyle, whether it be getting married, having a family, working hard in your job, and loving this country, and going to church … I think makes for a more successful and happier life for women," Franklin said.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's 'power mom' moment goes viral: 'Truly admirable'
One would believe that working for the President of the United States leaves little to no room for family life—where long hours and high-pressure responsibilities often demand full attention. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But , the new , is proving that and a top-tier government role don't have to be mutually exclusive. A recent photo of Leavitt has taken the internet by storm. In the image, she is seen multitasking with grace—typing on her laptop with one hand while feeding her baby son with the other. The moment, both tender and powerful, captured the hearts of many across social media. The picture was shared by Margo Martin, Special Assistant to the President and Communications Advisor, just a few hours ago. Since then, it has already garnered over 3.2 million views, sparking a wave of admiration online. Many users are applauding Leavitt's ability to balance her demanding role at the White House with the equally challenging and personal responsibilities of motherhood. One user pointed out, 'It's incredible what inner strength women possess – truly admirable. Many men would have already broken under such challenges. That's why it's so important that children grow up with the loving strength and stability of a mother.' Another commented, 'What a boss mom!! She's the best Press Sec we've ever had.' However, there were many who called out the moment as a intentional photo op. About Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt At just 27 years old, Karoline Leavitt has made history as the youngest White House Press Secretary ever. Beyond her groundbreaking role in the , she's also navigating the joys and challenges of new motherhood. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, who is 32 years her senior, tied the knot just days before President Trump's Inauguration in January 2025. 'I mean it's a very atypical love story, but he's incredible,' Leavitt had shared during a February 2025 appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show. The couple had been engaged since Christmas 2023 and welcomed their son, Niko, on July 10 of the following year. However, just three days after giving birth, there was an assassination attempt on Trump, which led to her cutting short her maternity leave and returning to work. 'I looked at my husband and said, 'Looks like I'm going back to work,' " she told The Conservateur in October 2024. Parmita Uniyal
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Shocking moment Fox News contributor Camryn Kinsey collapses on air leaving anchor stunned
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOX News contributor Camryn Kinsey sparked concern among viewers after collapsing live on-air. The political commentator was talking about ideologies before she suddenly fainted. 5 Fox News contributor Camryn Kinsey collapsed on air Credit: Fox News 5 She fell sideways after stumbling over her words Credit: Fox News Kinsey was struggling to speak before she suddenly stopped and fell sideways. 'Oh my goodness,' anchor Jonathan Hunt said. 'We're going to get some help for Camryn.' Hunt then looked toward Kinsey and tried to continue with the segment with fellow guest Lydia Moynihan. Then, he changed course and said he was going to cut to a commercial break. It's not known what caused Kinsey to faint. Hunt later told viewers that the commentator was 'alright' and being treated to by paramedics. Kinsey has not addressed the health scare on social media. But, the incident sparked concern among Fox News viewers. 'Prayers for Camryn. I hope she is ok,' one concerned viewer said. 'Sending prayers. Hoping she makes a swift and full recovery,' another said. Moynihan, a New York Post financial correspondent who was part of the segment with Kinsey, also sent well-wishes. 'It was frightening,' she wrote on X. 'I join my colleagues in praying for her and a speedy recovery.' The U.S. Sun has approached Fox News for comment. 'FRIGHTENING' ORDEAL Kinsey, a former Trump White House official, was active on social media in the hours leading up to her appearance on Fox News. She re-posted a picture shared on The Conservateur Instagram account that showed red, white and blue smoke emerging from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. The mock-up picture was a nod to Cardinals electing the first American Pope, Robert Prevost. Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV. Trump and JD Vance have both congratulated Prevost on his election. Kinsey served in Trump's White House between August 2020 and January 2021 as an external relations director when she was 20. In an interview with The Conservateur, she described the experience as surreal. "In all seriousness, the grit and determination of this team is contagious, and the work ethic is inspiring," she told the outlet at the time. "This Administration is one of the most productive Administrations in American history, and I am a witness to it. "Only in Trump's America could I go from working in a gym to working in the White House, because that's the American dream." Kinsey was also a White House correspondent and reporter for the One America News Network. And she is the founder of the Florida-based Titan Media Strategies. 5 Fox anchor Jonathan Hunt looked stunned Credit: Fox News 5 The show panned to a commercial break Credit: Fox News
