statues

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If these statues were really an endorsement of Catholicism, it is difficult to explain why so many people of diverse faiths—and none—want them installed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Earlier New Zealand's government confirmed Japan had "made formal representations" on the issue, but that local government and communities made decisions on statues and monuments in public spaces.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Two cherub statues next to James' grave in Kirkdale Cemetery were damaged twice in six weeks earlier this year – once in February and and again this month.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The district, leaning hard into Route 66’s centenary this year, is marked by five Muffler Men, 20-plus-foot-tall fiberglass statues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

As usual, there are tons of kids around the statues.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari