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Pikachu protesters, Studio Ghibli memes and the subversive power of cuteness

Cute characters are often vulnerable, innocent and lovable – and therein lies their power.

11.04.2025 6

The Conversation

Yii-Jan Lin

Trump And The American Tradition Of Channeling The Book Of Revelation To Describe Immigrants

This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It was originally published at The Conversation. During a campaign...

25.10.2024 8

Talking Points Memo

Yii-Jan Lin

Americans use the Book of Revelation to talk about immigration – and always have

During a campaign speech in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 19, 2024, Donald Trump promised to save the country from immigrants: “I will rescue...

23.10.2024 20

The Conversation

Yii-Jan Lin