Five Great Reads: ICE 2.0, millennial motherhood, and skinny-dipping with Christine Baranski
The Guardian’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Miles Herbert
TL;DR
- ICE arrests have reached record levels despite a shift in tactics by the Trump administration, with agents continuing to make arrests in various public settings.
- Millennial mothers are experiencing significant overwhelm due to the increasing costs of raising children, which outpace household income growth, and the demand to balance careers and family life.
- The Trump campaign is leveraging 'testosterone culture' and machismo in its political messaging, particularly to male voters, which critics view as a 'sciencey' cover for sexist rhetoric.
- An investigation into the adult film industry exposes the wealth and influence of its leaders, highlighting the industry's impact on sexual culture and its connection to the internet's evolution.
- Actors Christine Baranski and Richard E Grant share behind-the-scenes stories and reflections during their collaboration on Noël Coward's 'Hay Fever'.