On AlterNet: controversy

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "controversy"

Why is Facebook Protecting Pro Rape Language and Abuse of Women?

Melissa Gira Grant, AlterNet. December 12, 2011.

Despite a campaign that included 180,000 signatures, Facebook continues to post pro-rape pages, showing, yet again, that they care about users so long as they're profitable.

Donald Trump Ousts Prejean as Miss California

The Associated Press June 10, 2009.

Trump issued a statement Wednesday saying he sacked Prejean for failing to honor her commitments as Miss California USA.

Fake Boobs, Donald Trump and Miss USA: Why Do Trashy Beauty Pageants Still Exist?

Lauren Bans, AlterNet. May 22, 2009.

The latest tabloid controversy over the Miss USA pageant yet again begs the question: Why is anyone taking this stuff seriously?