Mallory Carra
@mallorycarra.com
Journalist, USC Annenberg professor, '26 AAJA-LA board member, yogi, cat person, film school alum.
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How independent journalism is a form of resistance: ‘I’m not answering to anyone’
Trump’s attacks on mainstream media have opened a window for journalists who want to operate independently
www.theguardian.com
Independent journalism is absolutely a form of resistance, thanks to the important work of @marisakabas.bsky.social @autonomynews.co @404media.co @assignedmedia.org @boltsmag.org.
My latest in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
My latest in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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So grateful to have The Handbasket acknowledged in such talented company.
Independent journalism is absolutely a form of resistance, thanks to the important work of @marisakabas.bsky.social @autonomynews.co @404media.co @assignedmedia.org @boltsmag.org.
My latest in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
My latest in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
How independent journalism is a form of resistance: ‘I’m not answering to anyone’
Trump’s attacks on mainstream media have opened a window for journalists who want to operate independently
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
So grateful to have The Handbasket acknowledged in such talented company.
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“The trans community really doesn’t trust legacy media because they feel that their stories aren’t being told, their perspectives aren’t being incorporated, and that propaganda is dominating the narrative” @evanurquhart.bsky.social
Independent journalism is absolutely a form of resistance, thanks to the important work of @marisakabas.bsky.social @autonomynews.co @404media.co @assignedmedia.org @boltsmag.org.
My latest in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
My latest in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
How independent journalism is a form of resistance: ‘I’m not answering to anyone’
Trump’s attacks on mainstream media have opened a window for journalists who want to operate independently
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:47 PM
“The trans community really doesn’t trust legacy media because they feel that their stories aren’t being told, their perspectives aren’t being incorporated, and that propaganda is dominating the narrative” @evanurquhart.bsky.social
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A nice feather in @autonomynews.co's cap!!
Good morning, we're in The Guardian alongside some greats
How independent journalism is a form of resistance: ‘I’m not answering to anyone’
Trump’s attacks on mainstream media have opened a window for journalists who want to operate independently
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
A nice feather in @autonomynews.co's cap!!
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Thank you to @mallorycarra.com for covering the rise of independent journalism, and including Bolts in the article.
Love the shoutout to @boltsmag.org today in The Guardian’s article on independent journalism: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
January 9, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Thank you to @mallorycarra.com for covering the rise of independent journalism, and including Bolts in the article.
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A benefit of having a gazillion little indie news outlets is that we're much more difficult for the administration to suppress. Titans can be felled. A swarm has no weakpoint to target.
Thanks to @mallorycarra.com for telling the story of independent journalism as a tool of resistance in the US.
Thanks to @mallorycarra.com for telling the story of independent journalism as a tool of resistance in the US.
January 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
A benefit of having a gazillion little indie news outlets is that we're much more difficult for the administration to suppress. Titans can be felled. A swarm has no weakpoint to target.
Thanks to @mallorycarra.com for telling the story of independent journalism as a tool of resistance in the US.
Thanks to @mallorycarra.com for telling the story of independent journalism as a tool of resistance in the US.
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Good morning, we're in The Guardian alongside some greats
How independent journalism is a form of resistance: ‘I’m not answering to anyone’
Trump’s attacks on mainstream media have opened a window for journalists who want to operate independently
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Good morning, we're in The Guardian alongside some greats
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What a treat to appear alongside @marisakabas.bsky.social, @evanurquhart.bsky.social, and our friends at @404media.co who have answered approximately 1,000 questions for us.
Shoutout to @tinynewscollective.bsky.social for its essential support, without which we would not have liability insurance!
Shoutout to @tinynewscollective.bsky.social for its essential support, without which we would not have liability insurance!
Good morning, we're in The Guardian alongside some greats
How independent journalism is a form of resistance: ‘I’m not answering to anyone’
Trump’s attacks on mainstream media have opened a window for journalists who want to operate independently
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:56 PM
What a treat to appear alongside @marisakabas.bsky.social, @evanurquhart.bsky.social, and our friends at @404media.co who have answered approximately 1,000 questions for us.
Shoutout to @tinynewscollective.bsky.social for its essential support, without which we would not have liability insurance!
Shoutout to @tinynewscollective.bsky.social for its essential support, without which we would not have liability insurance!
Independent journalism is absolutely a form of resistance, thanks to the important work of @marisakabas.bsky.social @autonomynews.co @404media.co @assignedmedia.org @boltsmag.org.
My latest in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
My latest in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
How independent journalism is a form of resistance: ‘I’m not answering to anyone’
Trump’s attacks on mainstream media have opened a window for journalists who want to operate independently
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Independent journalism is absolutely a form of resistance, thanks to the important work of @marisakabas.bsky.social @autonomynews.co @404media.co @assignedmedia.org @boltsmag.org.
My latest in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
My latest in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Hey, @theguardian.com wrote about zines in today's movement and talked to @meganpiont.bsky.social and @prisonculture.bsky.social!!!!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Gen-Zine: DIY publications find new life as form of resistance against Trump
Zines have made a resurgence as communities seek to share information on everything from ICE raids to local elections
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Hey, @theguardian.com wrote about zines in today's movement and talked to @meganpiont.bsky.social and @prisonculture.bsky.social!!!!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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love seeing great people recognized for great work @meganpiont.bsky.social @prisonculture.bsky.social
Gen-Zine: DIY publications find new life as form of resistance against Trump
Zines have made a resurgence as communities seek to share information on everything from ICE raids to local elections
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:59 AM
love seeing great people recognized for great work @meganpiont.bsky.social @prisonculture.bsky.social
Inside the resistance-powered resurgence of zines. My first for @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Gen-Zine: DIY publications find new life as form of resistance against Trump
Zines have made a resurgence as communities seek to share information on everything from ICE raids to local elections
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Inside the resistance-powered resurgence of zines. My first for @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Extremely brave, especially since I heard it has no chapters (?!). 🫡
December 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Extremely brave, especially since I heard it has no chapters (?!). 🫡
Sleep well, we’ll miss you
November 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Sleep well, we’ll miss you
Oh truly. I'm stunned at how bad these ethical violations are!
November 26, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Oh truly. I'm stunned at how bad these ethical violations are!
Oh no, it's happening again? Right before Thanksgiving?? *dives in*
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Oh no, it's happening again? Right before Thanksgiving?? *dives in*
So cute! Who on Etsy? I want to get one of my cat
November 25, 2025 at 3:40 AM
So cute! Who on Etsy? I want to get one of my cat
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Escape room where the thing you are trying to escape is reading about Olivia Nuzzi
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Escape room where the thing you are trying to escape is reading about Olivia Nuzzi
Just read it after a long day of teaching. That last line... 😳
November 18, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Just read it after a long day of teaching. That last line... 😳
Aw man, I was just there! Missed it.
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Aw man, I was just there! Missed it.
I always say the moment he emerged from that drain holding the boy was THE moment he became a star. A collective gasp of 90s pop culture.
November 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I always say the moment he emerged from that drain holding the boy was THE moment he became a star. A collective gasp of 90s pop culture.
Olivia!! It was the biggest mistake they ever made. Hope you’re doing all right and sorry I texted you so late ET yesterday. Here for you if you need anything ❤️
November 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Olivia!! It was the biggest mistake they ever made. Hope you’re doing all right and sorry I texted you so late ET yesterday. Here for you if you need anything ❤️
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Congrats Zohran on being the first Mets fan to realize that if he wanted to see a big win in his lifetime he’d have to do it himself
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Congrats Zohran on being the first Mets fan to realize that if he wanted to see a big win in his lifetime he’d have to do it himself