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The backlash to Billie Eilish’s vegan comments explains a lot about the American left (and everyone else)

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Last week, in a video interview with Elle magazine, the pop star Billie Eilish was asked the following question: “What’s one hill you’d die on?” The backlash to Billie Eilish’s vegan comments explains a lot about the American left (and everyone else) Why are American leftists so reluctant to confront the meat industry? “Y’all not gonna like me for this one,” Eilish said. “Eating meat is inherently...
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