White Hot Harlots

White Hot Harlots explores a wide array of subjects, from politics, culture, education to societal trends, focusing on critical analyses of current events and ideologies. It questions mainstream narratives, the impact of identity politics, the changing dynamics within liberal circles, and critiques on both left and right-wing ideologies.

Politics Culture Education Societal Trends Media Analysis Identity Politics Technology and Society Literature and Publishing Higher Education Privacy and Surveillance

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NPR hasn't gotten more liberal. It's become more capital-D Democratic

239 implied HN points • 22 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Bias Partisanship Identity politics Liberalism
  1. NPR has shifted towards being more aligned with the Democratic party rather than being more traditionally liberal in its coverage.
  2. Commercial networks may avoid certain topics due to financial interests, whereas NPR's funding model allows it to cover a wider range of issues without worrying about ratings.
  3. The dynamics and messaging within the Democratic party have changed, leading to NPR reflecting this shift by emphasizing identity issues and being less critical of establishment Democrats.

Beautiful future

139 implied HN points • 22 Apr 24
⚔ Fiction Social control Health Crisis Survival Technology impact
  1. In this future scenario, a Tattlr app plays a significant role in tracking and controlling people's behaviors, impacting their daily lives and opportunities.
  2. Professions and daily life are heavily influenced by politically correct standards, leading to extreme consequences for even unintentional slip-ups.
  3. Access to healthcare and support becomes heavily dependent on complying with societal norms and digital ratings, showcasing a dystopian and oppressive system.

The banality of paranoia

219 implied HN points • 16 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism Liberalism Conspiracy Theories Elections Political Discourse
  1. The article discusses how incoherent paranoia is not exclusive to conservatives, and how left-wing ideologies have also been associated with similar beliefs in the past.
  2. The text explores the evolving perceptions of masculinity and how cultural shifts have impacted ideologies over time.
  3. It highlights the universal trend of increasing distrust in established systems of power among conservatives and liberals, leading to a loss of faith in electoral politics and expert narratives.

We are all meaner and more conservative than we were 10 years ago

139 implied HN points • 18 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Discourse Education Social justice Progressivism
  1. People are becoming more mean-spirited and conservative compared to a decade ago.
  2. In the realm of education, conflicts are arising due to the prioritization of emotional impact over intent and context.
  3. The push towards hyper-awareness and sensitivity can potentially restrict meaningful discussions and lead to increased divisiveness in society.

Sophie Lewis is a revolting dunce

139 implied HN points • 16 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology Social Issues Demographics Government Activism
  1. The 'family abolition' movement is seen as extreme and regressive, causing divisions even within the left.
  2. Sophie Lewis, a prominent figure in the 'Family Abolition' movement, advocates for the dismantling of traditional family structures and promotes controversial views on gender and sexuality.
  3. Lewis argues that children should have full legal agency from birth and aims to create a society where kids are liberated from the influence of their parents, leading to skepticism about the practicality and implications of such ideas.
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The death rattle of human culture

39 implied HN points • 17 Apr 24
🎭️ Culture Censorship Literature Art Media Society
  1. Sensitivity readers play a significant role in modern publishing, ensuring works are free of offense before publication.
  2. The work of sensitivity readers can lead to a shrinking realm of acceptable speech in art and entertainment.
  3. The rise of sensitivity readers is reshaping cultural norms in areas like young adult fiction and may lead to significant changes in American culture.

"Settlers"-style discourse will never benefit Palestinians

39 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
🌍 World Politics Identity politics Colonialism Discrimination Conflict resolution Human Rights
  1. Identity politics often simplify issues into 'good' and 'bad' based on markers, hindering a holistic understanding of history and social dynamics
  2. The 'Settlers' discourse polarizes people into morally 'good' and 'bad' categories based on historical identities, restricting nuanced perspectives
  3. Reacting to racial disparities by promoting extreme identity-based hierarchies can oversimplify complex historical conflicts and hinder progress towards a more equitable society

The profane mass shooting hamster wheel

19 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
🎭️ Culture Society Violence Media History
  1. Active shooter drills focus on liability protection rather than actual life-saving during a mass shooting.
  2. The tactics used in school shootings by young individuals highlight how easy it can be to commit acts of violence.
  3. Columbine serves as the template for processing mass violence, with inaccurate narratives shaping public perception and responses.

Tara Reade, Christine Blassey Ford, and the bleak limitations of pettiness feminism

19 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Feminism Due process Supreme Court
  1. Proving accusations in criminal cases, especially those of sexual assault that happened years earlier, remains extremely challenging and often lacks definitive evidence for legal action.
  2. The era ushered in by the Trump administration led to a deeply held belief that women's accusations of sexual misconduct should be believed without question, disregarding traditional standards of evidence and due process.
  3. The treatment of Tara Reade and Christine Blassey Ford highlights the disparity in how women are treated based on who they accuse, showing the flaws in the MeToo and BelieveWomen movements.

The crisis of higher education is worse than you think

3 HN points • 23 Apr 24
🚌 Education Higher Ed
  1. The poor state of students' mental health and academic achievement in higher education is not primarily due to identity issues or campus protests, but rather stems from decades of mismanagement.
  2. Higher education institutions are facing severe challenges such as overwhelming class sizes, underpaid contingent faculty, and a shift towards standardized, impersonal tech-driven teaching methods.
  3. Students are grappling with a lack of basic computer skills due to the appification of technology, lack of access to computer labs, and centralization of teaching methods leading to a decline in understanding fundamental concepts.

A response to some very thoughtful and intelligent reader feedback

0 implied HN points • 24 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Ideology Culture College DEI
  1. Criticism was received about prioritizing indoctrination over fundamentals in higher education, leading to negative impacts on students' mental health.
  2. The post addresses the concerns but emphasizes that the issues described are symptoms rather than root causes, and not directly related to ideologies like Marxism or antisemitism.
  3. There is a mention of the impact of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives on the education system, portraying them as mainly superficial attempts to address deeper systemic issues.

Coming soon

0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
📰 News Upcoming Events
  1. There is a post called 'Coming soon' by Bobby Harlots on a Substack profile.
  2. The post mentions the website whitehotharlots.substack.com.
  3. The post includes options for sharing on Facebook, copying the link, and sending via email.

Tiktok bans

0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Privacy Media influence Bipartisan
  1. Congress prioritizes donor interests over citizen privacy concerns.
  2. The focus on TikTok as a threat due to foreign ownership lacks consistency when considering other media platforms.
  3. American media and politics have historically been heavily influenced by foreign nationals with bipartisan acceptance.