Outrage Is America’s Favorite Addiction
Outrage Is America’s Favorite Addiction
A simple Pride Month post from HelloFresh sparked outrage, boycotts, angry comments, and endless social media debates. But the real story isn’t HelloFresh. It’s why so many people seem permanently angry about everything.
Why does a Pride post generate thousands of comments demanding a “Straight Pride Month”? Why are immigrants, LGBTQ people, trans people, teachers, homeless people, and other vulnerable groups constantly blamed for problems they didn’t create?
Somewhere along the way, outrage became an industry. Politicians profit from it. Media outlets…
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