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fromThe Atlantic
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Trump-branded phones and shifting promises undermine confidence in American business fairness and enterprise ideals.
Coalie's design draws on a type of Japanese anime called Kawaii, a word meaning "cute" or "adorable." It's the latest in the White House's efforts to pass off coal as harmless, despite the well-established environmental and human health harms of mining and burning the fossil fuel.
She sees herself as a victim as a survivor, as a kind of avenger turning pain into purpose' in service of other victims, but first and foremost as a victim herself. Her father who didn't show her enough love, her molestation by a friend of her swim coach when she was 14, her rape when she was 16, her trying time as a student at The Citadel from which she was the first female graduate of its formerly all-male Corps of Cadets.
It replaces the old homepage-which featured a banner image of Trump, the bolded phrase "America is Back," and headshots of the first lady and vice president-with a decidedly more cinematic design. Now, when people visit whitehouse.gov, they're immediately greeted with a wall of videos, including shots of Trump sporting his own "Make America Great Again" merch, saluting military personnel, and taking off in a helicopter. Every shot is bathed in a warm, fuzzy filter, making the whole page feel like a retro-inspired movie trailer.
Six weeks after the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in September, University of Mississippi junior Lesley Lachman was standing in a campus parking lot near her sorority, Pi Beta Phi, scanning the calendar on her phone. She had interviews coming up with PBS, a local radio station, and Fox & Friends, before which she needed to redo her nails.
In a statement, Made in Britain said it had become aware that Reform UK was using a logo it believes to be "substantially similar" to its registered mark across marketing materials and merchandise. The organisation stressed that no authorisation, licence or consent had been granted for such use. Made in Britain said it maintains a strictly neutral political stance and does not endorse, support or affiliate with any political party or movement.
Adamsâ ambitious renovations reflect an unprecedented level of personal branding in her role, with extensive overhauls across multiple city offices, which has raised eyebrows.