controversies

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This debate over race mirrors earlier controversies surrounding Halle Bailey starring in “The Little Mermaid” and other diverse casting choices in fantasy and literary adaptations.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

But beyond the political and symbolic controversies, there are already doubts over whether the Reflecting Pool will be fixed.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The Maduro bets were just one in a series of controversies that have swirled around Polymarket’s unregulated offshore platform, which has long had an edgy, anything-goes culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The controversies he referred to included accusations of ill-discipline, a lack of professionalism and a series of public social media posts by him and his brother.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

In classic style, the writer credits the reader with enough intelligence to realize that many concepts aren’t easy to define and that many controversies aren’t easy to resolve.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker