Is Madonna the Nancy Pelosi of Pop?
The article draws a comparison between Madonna and Nancy Pelosi, highlighting their roles as trailblazers in pop culture and politics. Both women have faced dismissal and have had to navigate male-dominated environments to achieve longevity in their fields. The piece reflects on their enduring presence and the radical nature of their continued influence despite societal pressures regarding relevance.
- ▪Madonna's recent performance in Times Square was sponsored by the app Grindr.
- ▪Both Madonna and Nancy Pelosi have been dismissed by society but have defied expectations.
- ▪The article suggests that their legacy lies in their audacity to remain influential despite changing cultural landscapes.
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "motherjones_right_rail_1", slotId: "ROS_ATF_300x600" }); Madonna performs in Times Square for a Grindr concert for "Confessions II"Starmax/ZUMA Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. While watching Madonna’s recent Times Square takeover—sponsored by the gay “dating” app Grindr—it struck me. And I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Something about Madonna’s performance made me immediately think of Nancy Pelosi. (Do with that what you will.) Both women are legendary trailblazers in their own right, foundational to their respective worlds, and yet always in a complicated negotiation with the legacy they’re leaving behind.
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