Carter Dougherty
@carterd.bsky.social
I fight Wall Street and monopolies. I also write - bylines in NYT, The Atlantic, WashMonthly et al. I study 🇩🇪 history, which is disturbingly relevant.
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A real outrage. I spoke to Teen Vogue journalists a number of times. Smart, on the ball, serious about my issue (private equity and finance) in a way few were.
Teen Vogue did some terrific work. Great story here on Teen Vogue and how the Vogue/Conde Nast bosses seem like the "liberal" types who have been eager to use Trump's rise as a pretext to silence progressives/leftists they disagree with. www.cjr.org/feature/the-...
What the closure of Teen Vogue means for journalism.
Condé Nast folded a beloved magazine that treated youth and feminism as political topics, not trends.
www.cjr.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM
A real outrage. I spoke to Teen Vogue journalists a number of times. Smart, on the ball, serious about my issue (private equity and finance) in a way few were.
How about "political reporter"? Possible modifiers include "Politico, Axios, etc."
We gotta have a clear term for people so cynical they become gullible.
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
How about "political reporter"? Possible modifiers include "Politico, Axios, etc."
Brutal NYT takedown: "what this sort of reporting ultimately means is that if you have enough money to get somebody, anybody, to produce a white paper for you, which you can then put on some think-tank stationery [then] you are ready to enter into the rushing current of elite reportage."
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
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November 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Brutal NYT takedown: "what this sort of reporting ultimately means is that if you have enough money to get somebody, anybody, to produce a white paper for you, which you can then put on some think-tank stationery [then] you are ready to enter into the rushing current of elite reportage."
Seen at DCA ... cc @jfallows.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Seen at DCA ... cc @jfallows.bsky.social
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The story I've been wanting to read is about the actual obstacles in Albany to Mayor-elect Mamdani's agenda, what the political dynamics are, and what might be the competition for any revenue increases. Our friends at @nysfocus.bsky.social told that story and we're proud to elevate it.
Zohran Mamdani’s Next Big Battle Is in Albany - The American Prospect
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda—now he needs to convince Albany politicians. The money his administration needs to fund his priorities will not be won without a fight.
prospect.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The story I've been wanting to read is about the actual obstacles in Albany to Mayor-elect Mamdani's agenda, what the political dynamics are, and what might be the competition for any revenue increases. Our friends at @nysfocus.bsky.social told that story and we're proud to elevate it.
Government bad guys and now non-government bad guys
November 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Government bad guys and now non-government bad guys
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Two of the media organizations that have really "met the moment" in national coverage are Teen Vogue and WIRED.
Along with student-run college newspapers in general. And scores of local start-ups.
The main hope for journalism (in its dark times) is the next wave of journalists.
Along with student-run college newspapers in general. And scores of local start-ups.
The main hope for journalism (in its dark times) is the next wave of journalists.
For any unfamiliar with the quality of journalism at Teen Vogue, it's well known for hard-hitting stories on "politically sensitive" topics including climate.
Then there's CBS: the only major network to increase climate coverage in the last few years. They just axed nearly their whole climate team.
Then there's CBS: the only major network to increase climate coverage in the last few years. They just axed nearly their whole climate team.
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Two of the media organizations that have really "met the moment" in national coverage are Teen Vogue and WIRED.
Along with student-run college newspapers in general. And scores of local start-ups.
The main hope for journalism (in its dark times) is the next wave of journalists.
Along with student-run college newspapers in general. And scores of local start-ups.
The main hope for journalism (in its dark times) is the next wave of journalists.
If you haven't listened ... Encyclopedic does not begin to describe the depth of Andrew Hickey's knowledge of rock music.
The new episode of A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs is now up! Racial slurs! Tolkien! West Coast jazz! Dancing pigs! Lawsuits! So many lawsuits! It can only be the story of Creedence Clearwater Revival and "Proud Mary".
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
This episode, we look at the song “Proud Mary” and the brief but productive career of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, a…
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November 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
If you haven't listened ... Encyclopedic does not begin to describe the depth of Andrew Hickey's knowledge of rock music.
Breaking: Elon Musk makes in-kind contribution to Mamdani campaign
November 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Breaking: Elon Musk makes in-kind contribution to Mamdani campaign
I've thought of this comparison as well, Jim. The difference is that today, the smart people in this scene, esp. Charlotte Ritter, would be fighting back. At least, I'd like to think so.
Makes me think of the famous 'To Ashes, to Dust' dance scene from fabulous series Babylon Berlin, set in last days of Weimar Germany.
Not a comforting comparison.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=30PP...
Not a comforting comparison.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=30PP...
Babylon Berlin - Zu Asche zu Staub (Video)
YouTube video by schiggi1988
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November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I've thought of this comparison as well, Jim. The difference is that today, the smart people in this scene, esp. Charlotte Ritter, would be fighting back. At least, I'd like to think so.
Don't tell me this isn't Gestapo-style behavior. Masks. Aimed at "foreign elements" but hitting a U.S. citizen.
US citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents children would be coming to get bus, lawyers say
U.S. citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents about children gathering at bus stop, lawyers say
Lawyers for Carlos Jimenez said he was in fear after an agent threatened him with chemical spray, then pointed a gun at him.
www.latimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Don't tell me this isn't Gestapo-style behavior. Masks. Aimed at "foreign elements" but hitting a U.S. citizen.
From the estimable @jfallows.bsky.social ...
November 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
From the estimable @jfallows.bsky.social ...
Hope the Trumpers can reduce US dependence on rare earths. Would be praise-worthy. But it will demand smart governance (and industrial policy) something they do not excel in. Still, fingers crossed. www.ft.com/content/399a...
China ‘made a real mistake’ by ‘firing shots’ on rare earths, says Scott Bessent
US Treasury secretary says US will protect itself from supply shocks in 12-24 months
www.ft.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Hope the Trumpers can reduce US dependence on rare earths. Would be praise-worthy. But it will demand smart governance (and industrial policy) something they do not excel in. Still, fingers crossed. www.ft.com/content/399a...
I hope the Trump administration can ease American dependence on Chinese rare earth exports. That said, I'm not holding my breath. Something that should have been done years ago.
China ‘made a real mistake’ by ‘firing shots’ on rare earths, says Scott Bessent
US Treasury secretary says US will protect itself from supply shocks in 12-24 months
www.ft.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I hope the Trump administration can ease American dependence on Chinese rare earth exports. That said, I'm not holding my breath. Something that should have been done years ago.
It's hard to believe this point, especially if you have family that votes Trump. The "misinformed" part is hard to stomach because it seems correctable - but how?
We've gotten so many of these pieces where a liberal engages in a good-faith effort to understand Trump voters. Every time, they discover that there's no deeper sympathetic reason they hold their views. They're just misinformed and hateful. My own efforts have found this too.
October 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
It's hard to believe this point, especially if you have family that votes Trump. The "misinformed" part is hard to stomach because it seems correctable - but how?
I speak German. I'm wondering what Vance things MY neighbors should feel ...
Vance says it is "totally reasonable and acceptable" for people to not want to live next door to people who speak a different language than they do
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I speak German. I'm wondering what Vance things MY neighbors should feel ...
Great critique of how elite media uses elitism as a dig against Mamdami, who embraces inclusivity, while ignoring JD Vance's deeply rooted elitism, which is designed to exclude.
A few thoughts about this deeply-flawed Jeremy W. Peters article.(Gift link.) www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
How a Small Elite College in Maine Influenced Mamdani’s World View
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Great critique of how elite media uses elitism as a dig against Mamdami, who embraces inclusivity, while ignoring JD Vance's deeply rooted elitism, which is designed to exclude.
America is all about being an unfinished project of democracy. If we don't keep working to perfect it, it's over.
This is also the irony, unremarked upon by Peters, that Mamdani's speech about the unfinished project of democracy is deeply rooted in American political rhetoric, and from figures as ideologically diverse as MLK and Ronald Reagan. It is Vance's blood and soil nationalism that is a departure./5
October 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
America is all about being an unfinished project of democracy. If we don't keep working to perfect it, it's over.
"I find it hard to imagine that we would be having this conversation at all were Platner anything other than a fit middle-aged white guy who dresses like a stock photo of a 'real man.'"
Rings true.
Rings true.
honestly the only piece worth reading on the platner situation. @tressiemcphd.bsky.social is absolutely cooking here. (gift link)
Opinion | A Nazi Tattoo Exposes Democrats’ Greatest Weakness
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"I find it hard to imagine that we would be having this conversation at all were Platner anything other than a fit middle-aged white guy who dresses like a stock photo of a 'real man.'"
Rings true.
Rings true.
When the ghost of Heinrich Himmler is your tailor and Reinhard Heydrich is your barber ...
Here is Gregory Bovino, the man in charge of ICE agents in Chicago.
October 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
When the ghost of Heinrich Himmler is your tailor and Reinhard Heydrich is your barber ...
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What do Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Comcast, Meta, and HP have in common?
They all once pledged to stop donations to anyone who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And now they're all donors to Trump's White House ballroom. https://popular.info/p/these-corporations-stopped-worrying
They all once pledged to stop donations to anyone who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And now they're all donors to Trump's White House ballroom. https://popular.info/p/these-corporations-stopped-worrying
These Corporations Stopped Worrying About Democracy and Bought Trump a Ballroom
It has been nearly five years since the 2020 presidential election, but President Trump continues to baselessly insist i
popular.info
October 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
What do Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Comcast, Meta, and HP have in common?
They all once pledged to stop donations to anyone who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And now they're all donors to Trump's White House ballroom. https://popular.info/p/these-corporations-stopped-worrying
They all once pledged to stop donations to anyone who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And now they're all donors to Trump's White House ballroom. https://popular.info/p/these-corporations-stopped-worrying
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HBO's Last Week Tonight featured @levernews.com's reporting on how Medicare Advantage plans pushed by both parties trap seniors while enriching politicians’ health insurance industry donors. Watch it and share.
Original story here: www.levernews.com/care-denied-...
Original story here: www.levernews.com/care-denied-...
October 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
HBO's Last Week Tonight featured @levernews.com's reporting on how Medicare Advantage plans pushed by both parties trap seniors while enriching politicians’ health insurance industry donors. Watch it and share.
Original story here: www.levernews.com/care-denied-...
Original story here: www.levernews.com/care-denied-...
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The SNAP fight is actually a recapitulation of the entire purpose of the shutdown.
There's a contingency fund, Trump is required to spend it, but he's not, usurping Congress's power of the purse, essentially so he can do it again with normal appropriations whenever he wants
There's a contingency fund, Trump is required to spend it, but he's not, usurping Congress's power of the purse, essentially so he can do it again with normal appropriations whenever he wants
NEW: We just filed a lawsuit alongside 25 states to restore SNAP food assistance during the federal shutdown.
141,000 DC residents rely on SNAP to afford their meals — including 47,000 children and 24,000 seniors.
We will do everything in our power to prevent DC families from going hungry.
141,000 DC residents rely on SNAP to afford their meals — including 47,000 children and 24,000 seniors.
We will do everything in our power to prevent DC families from going hungry.
October 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The SNAP fight is actually a recapitulation of the entire purpose of the shutdown.
There's a contingency fund, Trump is required to spend it, but he's not, usurping Congress's power of the purse, essentially so he can do it again with normal appropriations whenever he wants
There's a contingency fund, Trump is required to spend it, but he's not, usurping Congress's power of the purse, essentially so he can do it again with normal appropriations whenever he wants
Reposted by Carter Dougherty
The Fred Trump treatment. Give him a fake job while Miller draws up missile strike plans on fishermen.
October 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Fred Trump treatment. Give him a fake job while Miller draws up missile strike plans on fishermen.