No, We’re Not Paid DNC or AIPAC Propagandists
No, We’re Not Paid DNC or AIPAC PropagandistsDescription
The Dangerous Myth of “Unpaid Authenticity” and the Smear Campaign Against Pro-Democracy Creators
I want to talk about what it actually takes to do pro-democracy work in 2025—and why it’s so infuriating to see people smear those of us who are trying to survive while doing it.
This is my full response to the WIRED article by Taylor Lorenz that falsely implies creators in the pro-democracy incubator program Chorus are paid operatives of the DNC. I break down why this framing is dangerous and dishonest—and share my personal story of nearly burning out of the movement entirely. This piece is a defense of creators doing vital work on the frontlines of the fight for democracy, and a call to fund the people taking real risks to stop fascism.If you value what I do, become a paid subscriber on Substack or share this episode with someone who can.
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