Love, politics, and Dolly Parton

‘I just want everybody to be treated good ’: How Dolly Parton transcended politics

In a 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Dolly Parton answered a question about attacks on trans people in her home state of Tennessee. This included bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances. The LGBTQ+ icon, who passed away on Aug. 25, did not respond with any grand political statements. Instead, her answer was simple: […] The post ‘I just want everybody to be treated good ’: How Dolly Parton transcended politics appeared fir…

Dolly Parton and the hard work of being good

Dolly Parton proved that ambition doesn’t require cruelty — and that the hardest work of all is remaining good.

Love, politics, and Dolly Parton

Being a good person does not mean you are universally beloved.

Dolly Parton Was Political

Columnist Betsy Phillips argues Dolly Parton wasn’t apolitical: Her support for the gay community, trans people and education put her at odds with Republican talking points. And yet conservatives are just as heartbroken by the country legend’s death.