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Texas Senate Race Turns Into a Battle Over Who Is More of a Man

Illustration accompanying article: Texas Senate Race Turns Into a Battle Over Who Is More of a Man
  • Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton is attacking Democratic challenger James Talarico's masculinity by calling him "Low-T" and "Tofu Talarico" in an effort to court Hispanic voters.
  • Talarico, a state representative, has countered Paxton's attacks with a message on masculinity centered on service and integrity, while taking digs at Paxton's character.
  • A Paxton campaign adviser said the attacks aim to connect with Hispanic voters by painting Talarico as weak, while critics say the strategy relies on stereotypes about Latino voters.
  • Talarico beat U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the March 3 Democratic primary 62% to 35% in heavily Latino counties.
 2026-06-19 · 3 MIN READ

Indian Motorcycle targets culture-war critique at Harley-Davidson in new ad campaign

Illustration accompanying article: Indian Motorcycle targets culture-war critique at Harley-Davidson in new ad campaign
  • Indian Motorcycle released a social-media video in early June attacking Harley-Davidson for making electric motorcycles, moving production to Thailand, and embracing DEI programs.
  • The video followed weeks of criticism from conservative influencers, including Robby Starbuck, who previously pressured Harley into dropping diversity-focused policies in 2024.
  • The attack appeared to have limited effect: Harley's share price rose 6% since the clamor began, and the company announced it would bring some production back from Thailand to the U.S.
  • Some Indian owners and dealers rejected the ad, with one rider saying he did not want "a 'red brand' and a 'blue brand' in motorcycles."
 2026-06-12 · 3 MIN READ
Illustration accompanying article: How Memorial Day has evolved from its Civil War origins