Culture & Society — Archive
Notable deaths, cultural events with political significance, and moments where culture meets politics
Lawmakers Across the Aisle Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton: 'A True National Treasure'
The country music legend and philanthropist died at 80 in Nashville, drawing rare bipartisan mourning from Congress.
Brain Disease in Dead NFL Players Higher Than Previously Shown, New Research Finds
Study examining deceased former professional football players finds signs of degenerative brain conditions at rates exceeding earlier estimates.
'Scared to Death': Thousands Evacuate Nevada Homes as Wildfire Spreads
The fast-moving blaze has forced mass evacuations in the Reno area, with residents describing frantic escapes and uncertain futures.
Three Unlikely Films That Carry Surprising Christian Themes Spark Debate Over What Makes a Movie 'Christian'
For audiences seeking explicitly faith-based entertainment, critics question whether thematic resonance alone justifies the label
Fitness Trainer Jillian Michaels Discusses Wellness Industry, Relocation to Wyoming in Interview
The former 'Biggest Loser' trainer, known for her podcast 'Keeping It Real,' has become a vocal critic of what she calls wellness industry pseudoscience.
Clarence Thomas Chokes Up, Recalling Promise Made After Grandparents' Sudden Deaths in 1983
The Supreme Court justice, raised by his maternal grandparents in segregated Savannah, said he decided to live the rest of his life as a memorial to them.
ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93
The former hockey publicist conceived the world's first all-sports cable network with his son using a $9,000 credit card advance in 1979.
Spared Execution Eight Times, Oldest Inmate in US Dies at 101
The man spent more than four decades on California's death row before dying of natural causes at age 101.
Ibram X. Kendi Faces Backlash Over Column Blaming Media for Jason Arday Death
The antiracism author called mainstream coverage of the disgraced Cambridge professor a 'media lynching' in an article published days after his death.
Man Found Dead After Sylva Hit-and-Run; ICE Files Detainer Against Suspect
James Robert Bagley III, 51, died after being struck by a vehicle in early August; the accused driver is an illegal immigrant from Honduras.