WIRED Roundup: The Right Embraces Cancel Culture

WIRED Roundup: The Right Embraces Cancel Culture
In recent years, cancel culture has become a hot-button issue, particularly on the political right. Many conservative commentators and politicians have argued that cancel culture is stifling free speech and promoting censorship.
However, some on the right have also embraced cancel culture as a way to hold individuals and institutions accountable for their actions. This has led to a new wave of conservative cancel culture, where companies and individuals are targeted for their perceived liberal biases or actions.
One example of this is the recent controversy surrounding Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ decision to stop publishing six of the author’s books due to racist imagery. Many on the right saw this as an example of cancel culture run amok and called for boycotts of the company.
Others, however, argued that the decision was a responsible one and that it was important to signal that racist imagery has no place in today’s society.
Overall, the debate over cancel culture continues to rage on, with both sides of the political spectrum weighing in on the issue.
As cancel culture continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how it will impact society as a whole and how individuals and institutions will navigate this contentious issue in the future.