Zel McCarthy
@zelmccarthy.bsky.social
𝘿𝙄𝙎𝘾𝙊𝙍𝘿𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀 / 𝘿𝙄𝙎𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙎𝙀 / 𝘿𝙄𝙎𝘾𝙊
music journalist / doc producer
🌴 LA 😎 PHL 🔔
✊️ in the rave ✌️
🪩 « 𝙄 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 » 🪩
docs ⮕ https://different-places.com
playlists ⮕ https://dropoutdis.co
antifascism ⮕ https://trainingseasonsover.us
music journalist / doc producer
🌴 LA 😎 PHL 🔔
✊️ in the rave ✌️
🪩 « 𝙄 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 » 🪩
docs ⮕ https://different-places.com
playlists ⮕ https://dropoutdis.co
antifascism ⮕ https://trainingseasonsover.us
Her husband is also a US senator from PA.
During his 2024 campaign, she started using his last name for the first time while glossing over her work for the 1st Trump White House.
But I’m sure she won’t exert any influence over right wing propaganda on Meta platforms.
variety.com/2026/digital...
During his 2024 campaign, she started using his last name for the first time while glossing over her work for the 1st Trump White House.
But I’m sure she won’t exert any influence over right wing propaganda on Meta platforms.
variety.com/2026/digital...
Meta Taps Ex-Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick as President, Drawing Praise From Trump
Meta appointed banking industry exec Dina Powell McCormick -- a former adviser to President Trump -- as president and vice chairman.
variety.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Her husband is also a US senator from PA.
During his 2024 campaign, she started using his last name for the first time while glossing over her work for the 1st Trump White House.
But I’m sure she won’t exert any influence over right wing propaganda on Meta platforms.
variety.com/2026/digital...
During his 2024 campaign, she started using his last name for the first time while glossing over her work for the 1st Trump White House.
But I’m sure she won’t exert any influence over right wing propaganda on Meta platforms.
variety.com/2026/digital...
What they said was already fed into the MAGA propaganda machine and this little apology won’t ever be able to undo that.
variety.com/2026/digital...
variety.com/2026/digital...
Matt Rogers Apologizes for Urging Voters Not to Donate to Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Campaign, Says He Has ‘Great Respect’ for Her: ‘My Phrasing Was Not Right’
Matt Rogers has apologized for previous comments urging voters not to donate to Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s U.S. Senate campaign.
variety.com
January 11, 2026 at 1:01 AM
What they said was already fed into the MAGA propaganda machine and this little apology won’t ever be able to undo that.
variety.com/2026/digital...
variety.com/2026/digital...
I'm happy to see RHOSLC is trending on this site. Perhaps it's a sign of more Housewives related content to come?
a woman says i 'm hopeful and optimistic in a blue sweater
ALT: a woman says i 'm hopeful and optimistic in a blue sweater
media.tenor.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:36 PM
I'm happy to see RHOSLC is trending on this site. Perhaps it's a sign of more Housewives related content to come?
For anyone outside of California, this may be one of the most important issues to consider on this anniversary of the fires…
variety.com/2026/biz/new...
variety.com/2026/biz/new...
Spread of ‘Misinformation and Disinformation’ Complicates the Recovery From L.A. Wildfires, Jacob Soboroff Says in New Book
NBC News correspondent Jacob Soboroff chronicles the 'incineration' of his hometown in new book 'Firestorm' on the Pacific Palisades inferno.
variety.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:09 PM
For anyone outside of California, this may be one of the most important issues to consider on this anniversary of the fires…
variety.com/2026/biz/new...
variety.com/2026/biz/new...
Another one of the 147 Republicans who voted to overturn the 2020 election is dead ✌️
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65
The sudden death of the California Republican and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation cuts the GOP's fragile House majority to 218-213, with no margin for error.
www.nbcnews.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Another one of the 147 Republicans who voted to overturn the 2020 election is dead ✌️
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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Five years ago today, our nation and our democracy experienced one of its darkest days.
January 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Five years ago today, our nation and our democracy experienced one of its darkest days.
This January 6 I think about how even diehard loyalists were so morally outraged by MAGA's attempted coup that they quit that administration with only weeks to go.
Now, the only people working for the Trump II regime are literal fucktards and bootlicking pieces of GOP shit.
The worst of the worst.
Now, the only people working for the Trump II regime are literal fucktards and bootlicking pieces of GOP shit.
The worst of the worst.
January 6, 2026 at 1:58 PM
This January 6 I think about how even diehard loyalists were so morally outraged by MAGA's attempted coup that they quit that administration with only weeks to go.
Now, the only people working for the Trump II regime are literal fucktards and bootlicking pieces of GOP shit.
The worst of the worst.
Now, the only people working for the Trump II regime are literal fucktards and bootlicking pieces of GOP shit.
The worst of the worst.
Happy Christmas, girls 🖤
December 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Happy Christmas, girls 🖤
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This is petty and gross on so many levels, but what stands out to me is that binding is the one thing kids absolutely WILL keep doing and that tons of them WILL get hurt when there's no safe equipment to do it with. "Irreversible damage" my ass
In addition to this administration trying to kill kids, and they're also coming for our binders? OUR BINDERS.
December 19, 2025 at 2:20 AM
This is petty and gross on so many levels, but what stands out to me is that binding is the one thing kids absolutely WILL keep doing and that tons of them WILL get hurt when there's no safe equipment to do it with. "Irreversible damage" my ass
Is the Wall Street Journal normalizing white gay polyamory vis a vis interior design?
December 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Is the Wall Street Journal normalizing white gay polyamory vis a vis interior design?
For @billboard.com I wrote about a handful of these albums (Kaytranada; Frost Children; Eats Everything; HAAi) and my friends (including @krystalfm.bsky.social) wrote about the rest 🪩
www.billboard.com/lists/2025-d...
www.billboard.com/lists/2025-d...
The 25 Best Dance Albums of 2025: Staff Picks
The best dance albums of 2025: the 25 best releases of the year.
www.billboard.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:36 PM
For @billboard.com I wrote about a handful of these albums (Kaytranada; Frost Children; Eats Everything; HAAi) and my friends (including @krystalfm.bsky.social) wrote about the rest 🪩
www.billboard.com/lists/2025-d...
www.billboard.com/lists/2025-d...
“Trying to provoke artist to respond in order to help spread propaganda and political agendas is nasty business. Knock it off.”
www.vulture.com/article/sza-...
www.vulture.com/article/sza-...
SZA Says the White House’s Posting Strat Is Evil and Boring
Another day, another dehumanizing meme from the White House.
www.vulture.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
“Trying to provoke artist to respond in order to help spread propaganda and political agendas is nasty business. Knock it off.”
www.vulture.com/article/sza-...
www.vulture.com/article/sza-...
Anyone bitching about the Netflix deal wasn't thinking about how much worse it could be.
Well, here we go.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Well, here we go.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
It’s a Bidding War: Paramount Attempts Hostile Offer for Warner Bros.
David Ellison calls Netflix's $82.7 billion deal value an "inferior proposal" and tells Warners shareholders that his coalition promises $18 billion more in cash.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Anyone bitching about the Netflix deal wasn't thinking about how much worse it could be.
Well, here we go.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Well, here we go.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
As you tap thru another stark or perhaps superficial Spotify Wrapped, keep this in mind:
If you're a Spotify user who is finding the microgenre & geodata of your annual "Wrapped" to be less substantial than usual, there's a reason why.
A year ago, Spotify laid off most of its employees who worked on genre classification, including folks like data alchemist @glennmcdonald.bsky.social.
A year ago, Spotify laid off most of its employees who worked on genre classification, including folks like data alchemist @glennmcdonald.bsky.social.
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
As you tap thru another stark or perhaps superficial Spotify Wrapped, keep this in mind:
“This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
- Sabrina Carpenter, standing up to fascism 🖤
variety.com/2025/music/n...
- Sabrina Carpenter, standing up to fascism 🖤
variety.com/2025/music/n...
Sabrina Carpenter Slams Trump’s White House for Using ‘Juno’ in ICE Raids Video: ‘Evil and Disgusting… Do Not Involve Me in Your Inhumane Agenda’
Sabrina Carpenter says it's "evil and disgusting" to use her song "Juno" in a video promoting ICE raids.
variety.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
“This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
- Sabrina Carpenter, standing up to fascism 🖤
variety.com/2025/music/n...
- Sabrina Carpenter, standing up to fascism 🖤
variety.com/2025/music/n...
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If you feel your Thanksgiving is serving colonizer without context or that it would benefit from a discussion of the Great Dying or retelling the story of Tisquantum aka "Squanto"…
IT'S GIVING is a 50-slide presentation on genocide & the invention of a holiday. Enjoy!
www.canva.com/design/DAGXy...
IT'S GIVING is a 50-slide presentation on genocide & the invention of a holiday. Enjoy!
www.canva.com/design/DAGXy...
November 28, 2024 at 5:57 PM
If you feel your Thanksgiving is serving colonizer without context or that it would benefit from a discussion of the Great Dying or retelling the story of Tisquantum aka "Squanto"…
IT'S GIVING is a 50-slide presentation on genocide & the invention of a holiday. Enjoy!
www.canva.com/design/DAGXy...
IT'S GIVING is a 50-slide presentation on genocide & the invention of a holiday. Enjoy!
www.canva.com/design/DAGXy...
Thanksgiving cocktail/mocktail
Ginger Spice Sour
traditional with Jack Daniels Honey
or n/a with Ghia Ginger
Mix spirit with honey lemon juice, top with ginger beer or Ghia Ginger soda, garnish with cinnamon stick and citrus slice.
Iced ginger cube optional but fun!
Ginger Spice Sour
traditional with Jack Daniels Honey
or n/a with Ghia Ginger
Mix spirit with honey lemon juice, top with ginger beer or Ghia Ginger soda, garnish with cinnamon stick and citrus slice.
Iced ginger cube optional but fun!
November 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Thanksgiving cocktail/mocktail
Ginger Spice Sour
traditional with Jack Daniels Honey
or n/a with Ghia Ginger
Mix spirit with honey lemon juice, top with ginger beer or Ghia Ginger soda, garnish with cinnamon stick and citrus slice.
Iced ginger cube optional but fun!
Ginger Spice Sour
traditional with Jack Daniels Honey
or n/a with Ghia Ginger
Mix spirit with honey lemon juice, top with ginger beer or Ghia Ginger soda, garnish with cinnamon stick and citrus slice.
Iced ginger cube optional but fun!
just a sagittarius at the peak of his powers ✌️🪩👑
November 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
just a sagittarius at the peak of his powers ✌️🪩👑
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Here's a pre-Thanksgiving potpourri focusing on a variety of creative organizing tactics bubbling up from the Defiance. Gobble, gobble! open.substack.com/pub/theconne...
Notes on Organizing During This Crazy Time
Visibility Brigades, ICE-Scraper Buy-Ins, Health Care Professionals in Revolt, Democracy Teams Trainings, Sierra Club Pushback and Cracks in the Orange Bully's Facade. A pre-Thanksgiving potpourri!
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Here's a pre-Thanksgiving potpourri focusing on a variety of creative organizing tactics bubbling up from the Defiance. Gobble, gobble! open.substack.com/pub/theconne...
Another ring isn't off the table but after yesterday, this curse is undeniable.
Before this picture, Saquon Barkley nearly broke the NFL single-season rushing record and won a Super Bowl ring.
Since:
14th in rushing yards (662), 36th in yards per carry (3.8) and only four touchdowns.
Today had 22 yards on 10 carries in loss to 4-5-1 Cowboys.
These are all facts.
Since:
14th in rushing yards (662), 36th in yards per carry (3.8) and only four touchdowns.
Today had 22 yards on 10 carries in loss to 4-5-1 Cowboys.
These are all facts.
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Another ring isn't off the table but after yesterday, this curse is undeniable.
was the Acela booked?
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
was the Acela booked?
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Can we finally acknowledge the obvious, that this is about regime change?
The Navy's largest warship, 15,000 U.S. servicemembers, B-1 and B-52 bomber sorties.
All parked off the coast of Venezuela and Trump won’t rule out starting a new war. Time for Congress to step up.
The Navy's largest warship, 15,000 U.S. servicemembers, B-1 and B-52 bomber sorties.
All parked off the coast of Venezuela and Trump won’t rule out starting a new war. Time for Congress to step up.
November 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Can we finally acknowledge the obvious, that this is about regime change?
The Navy's largest warship, 15,000 U.S. servicemembers, B-1 and B-52 bomber sorties.
All parked off the coast of Venezuela and Trump won’t rule out starting a new war. Time for Congress to step up.
The Navy's largest warship, 15,000 U.S. servicemembers, B-1 and B-52 bomber sorties.
All parked off the coast of Venezuela and Trump won’t rule out starting a new war. Time for Congress to step up.
In the words of 2004 Gavin Newsom, “whether you like it or not…”
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Admit It. Gavin Newsom Is the 2028 Front-runner.
For years, Democrats and pundits have rolled their eyes at Gavin Newsom. But he’s positioned better than anyone else for the future of politics.
www.politico.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
In the words of 2004 Gavin Newsom, “whether you like it or not…”
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Robyn and Charli both dropped new tunes this week and tbh it feels like none of you are sufficiently gagged
November 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Robyn and Charli both dropped new tunes this week and tbh it feels like none of you are sufficiently gagged