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What the Flock? Exposing Big Tech’s Surveillance State
For many, Labor Day signifies a time of transition, the end of summer and the return to business as usual, whether it be school or work. But the holiday weekend was born out of a more radical past, and at a place charged with a history of protest and free expression. On September 5, 1882, more than 10,000 workers sacrificed a day’s pay to march on Union Square and demand an eight-hour workday and an end to child labor.
What the Flock? Exposing Big Tech’s Surveillance State
For many, Labor Day signifies a time of transition, the end of summer and the return to business as usual, whether it be school or work. But the holiday weekend was born out of a more radical past, and at a place charged with a history of protest and free expression. On September 5, 1882, more than 10,000 workers sacrificed a day’s pay to march on Union Square and demand an eight-hour workday and an end to child labor.
The Creative Force Behind the Face: Kamilla Rovshanbekova’s Rise as an Image Producer
In fashion and beauty, the most powerful images rarely happen by accident. They are constructed, layer by layer, through collaboration, instinct, and creative direction. For Kamilla Rovshanbekova, widely recognized by her handle @kamvisage, that process is where the real artistry begins. Over the past several years, Rovshanbekova has built a reputation as a trusted hair and makeup artist on some of the industry’s most visually striking shoots.
CES 2026 in Las Vegas: Where Tomorrow’s Tech Comes to Life
CES, the world’s most influential consumer technology event, is back in Las Vegas, transforming the city into a global hub for innovation, bold ideas, and gadget-first experiences. Running January 6–9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, CES brings together visionaries, brands big and small, and forward-leaning tech that tells us exactly where the market is headed next.
Sonela Beauty Founder's Interview Questionnaire
One year down, champagne or skincare first? Skincare first. Champagne is fun, but nothing feels better than a calm nervous system and skin that is genuinely glowing. That is the real celebration. If you had to describe SONELA’s first year as a lipstick shade, what would it be called? Big Dreams. A warm, confident shade that looks subtle until the light hits and you realize it is major. What has been your biggest pinch me moment since launch? Winning our first beauty award.
SONELA BEAUTY: A YEAR OF CALM, CONFIDENCE, AND GLOW
Sonela Beauty has officially completed its first orbit around the sun, and if you ask its founder what comes first, champagne or skincare, she doesn’t hesitate. “Skincare first,” she laughs. “Champagne is fun, but nothing feels better than a calm nervous system and skin that is genuinely glowing. That is the real celebration.” It’s a fitting philosophy for a brand that has become the quiet disruptor in a beauty landscape obsessed with trends and noise.
Daniela’s Take: How Beauty Finds Its Next Beat
At The LA Fashion Magazine, we see our role as more than just covering trends, we spotlight the voices shaping the business of beauty from behind the curtain. The industry doesn’t move because of one brand or one launch; it moves because of the people who connect vision to opportunity, innovation to strategy, and founders to the platforms that help them scale. Daniela is one of those people.
Wedding Collection 2025 — A Celebration of Freedom and Love - Los Angeles Fashion - LA Fashion Magazine
In a world where love takes many forms and devotion defies convention, HEFANG Jewelry’s Wedding Collection 2025 stands as a luminous tribute to the freedom to love — and to be loved — on one’s own terms. It is not simply a bridal collection; it is an ode to emotion itself, celebrating the beauty found in courage, sincerity, and the promise of togetherness.
30 Days With TSJ Bio: Did This NMN Mask Really Replace My Old Routine?
I’ll be honest: as Editor-in-Chief of LAFM, my bathroom shelf looks more like a Sephora sample counter than an actual skincare routine. I rotate through serums like I rotate through shoes, and masks? Let’s just say I’ve tried everything from rubbery peel-offs that feel like Elmer’s glue to “lifting sheets” that snap tighter than shapewear.
These media grovelers are greedily betraying us all
The rules of authoritarianism are pretty simple: Do as the leader says... or else. This lopsided power equation runs counter to the checks and balances that are baked into the DNA of any healthy democracy. The early framers of American democracy understood this, which is why they codified the basic rights to free expression and an independent press as checks against power.
Why Is So Much of Corporate Media Caving to Trump?
The rules of authoritarianism are pretty simple: Do as the leader says... or else. This lopsided power equation runs counter to the checks and balances that are baked into the DNA of any healthy democracy. The early framers of American democracy understood this, which is why they codified the basic rights to free expression and an independent press as checks against power.
Why Is So Much of Corporate Media Caving to Trump? | Common Dreams
The rules of authoritarianism are pretty simple: Do as the leader says... or else. This lopsided power equation runs counter to the checks and balances that are baked into the DNA of any healthy democracy. The early framers of American democracy understood this, which is why they codified the basic rights to free expression and an independent press as checks against power. Free Press this week released the inaugural to examine how this information ecosystem is fairing nearly 250 years later.
The 2025 Skincare Shortlist: Breakout Brands, Cult Favorites, and Hidden Gems to Know Now
If 2024 taught us anything, it’s that skincare is no longer just about results, it’s about ritual, transparency, and intentional innovation. Consumers are more ingredient-savvy than ever, demanding efficacy without compromise, and brands are rising to the occasion with purpose-driven formulas that don’t just work, they mean something. As we dive into 2025, here are the skincare names making real noise – and the ones quietly building a cult following among pros, editors, and skinfluencers alike.
Danessa Myricks: The Queen of Color Who Didn’t Wait for Permission
Before she was schooling the beauty world with skin-gloss realness and pigment-packed multitaskers, Danessa Myricks was just a girl with a dream and no formal training, unless you count YouTube and hustle as a masterclass (which, in her case, you should). She didn’t waltz into the beauty industry through the front door. No Ivy League beauty school. No trust fund. Just a vision, a camera, and the audacity to experiment out loud.
Westman Atelier: A Love Letter to Purpose-Driven Beauty (And a Shoutout to Our Favorite NYC Secret)
Some beauty finds feel less like shopping and more like fate. That’s exactly how we stumbled upon Westman Atelier, tucked inside a quiet corner of C.O. Bigelow, New York City’s iconic apothecary where best-kept secrets and must-haves quietly line the shelves, waiting to be discovered. It’s the kind of place where legacy meets modernity, and where we often find beauty brands that mean something. And meaning is exactly what Westman Atelier brings to the table.
Lana Kerr: The Woman Who Bottled Oxygen and Changed Skincare Forever
Before “at-home skin treatments” became a trend, Lana Kerr was already rewriting the skincare rulebook, one CO₂ molecule at a time. A powerhouse in the wellness space and no stranger to transformation, Lana turned a niche European spa secret into a category-defining innovation with the launch of CO2LIFT®, the first-ever take-home carboxytherapy treatment that’s clinically backed, professionally beloved, and glow-obsessed approved. But let’s back up.
COSMOPROF NA 2025: A New Era of Beauty, Breakouts, and Big Moves
Let’s just say it, COSMOPROF North America 2025 hit differently this year. From the moment we stepped onto the reimagined show floor, it was clear: the elevation was real. The layout felt more curated, more intentional, and more in tune with what the beauty industry is becoming, smarter, sharper, and more global than ever. We loved the new energy. The conversations happening on the floor weren’t just surface-level chatter; they were about scaling, ingredients, impact, and identity.
The LAFM Beauty Award - Prestige with Purpose
The Los Angeles Fashion Magazine (LAFM) has long been a trusted voice in fashion and beauty, known for its discerning taste and industry credibility. Over the years, we’ve featured some of the most iconic names in the world – from Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Paris Hilton, to beauty changemakers like Lili Ghalichi, Teni Panosian, and the heritage legends Ian and Alec of C.O. Bigelow. But our mission goes beyond celebrity.
Trump just took out a pillar of U.S. democracy
U.S. Congress’ decision early Friday morning to completely defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is a blow to anyone who cares about the role the media must play to sustain the health of a democracy. The move follows a request by President Donald Trump to claw back more than $1 billion lawmakers had already allocated to the entity, which supports National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service stations across the country.
The Latest Corporate Media and Telecom Trend? Caving to Trump
In the Trump 2.0 era, media conglomerates aren’t just reporting news but making it as well—and for all of the wrong reasons. Companies including Paramount (which owns CBS) and Disney (which owns ABC) have earned headlines for capitulating to the political thuggery of the White House and its improperly subservient federal agencies.
The Latest Corporate Media and Telecom Trend? Caving to Trump | Common Dreams
In the Trump 2.0 era, media conglomerates aren’t just reporting news but making it as well—and for all of the wrong reasons. Companies including Paramount (which owns CBS) and Disney (which owns ABC) have earned headlines for capitulating to the political thuggery of the White House and its improperly subservient federal agencies.
5 Ways Trump's Order to Eliminate NPR and PBS Is an Assault on American Democracy
Late Thursday night, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aiming to eliminate federal funding for NPR and PBS. As a rationale for the move, the White House also released a so-called “fact sheet” detailing what it claims is evidence of “left-wing propaganda.” Even if that were true—and it’s not—any government attempt to silence the press based on viewpoint is plainly unconstitutional.
5 Ways Trump's Order to Eliminate NPR and PBS Is an Assault on American Democracy | Common Dreams
Late Thursday night, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aiming to eliminate federal funding for NPR and PBS. As a rationale for the move, the White House also released a so-called “fact sheet” detailing what it claims is evidence of “left-wing propaganda.” Even if that were true—and it’s not—any government attempt to silence the press based on viewpoint is plainly unconstitutional.
The Law Is Catching Up to Musk and DOGE
On February 10, the Electronic Privacy Information Center, or EPIC, filed suit for damages against the Trump-Musk-DOGE cartel. The lawsuit, which EPIC filed before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, calls for damages on behalf of tens of millions of government workers and Americans resulting from the administration’s illegal breach of personal privacy and its threat to national security.
The Law Is Catching Up to Musk and DOGE | Common Dreams
On February 10, the Electronic Privacy Information Center, or EPIC, filed suit for damages against the Trump-Musk-DOGE cartel. The lawsuit, which EPIC filed before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, calls for damages on behalf of tens of millions of government workers and Americans resulting from the administration’s illegal breach of personal privacy and its threat to national security.
The FCC as Trump's Right-Wing 'Speech Police'
President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the Federal Communications Commission has an on-again/off-again relationship with the First Amendment. Brendan Carr pretends to be a defender of free-speech rights when it suits his right-wing agenda but disappears into the ether when he should be protecting expression that doesn’t align with Trump’s authoritarian aims.
The FCC as Trump's Right-Wing 'Speech Police' | Common Dreams
President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the Federal Communications Commission has an on-again/off-again relationship with the First Amendment. Brendan Carr pretends to be a defender of free-speech rights when it suits his right-wing agenda but disappears into the ether when he should be protecting expression that doesn’t align with Trump’s authoritarian aims.
Why Elon Musk's Plan to Defund Public Broadcasting Must Be Stopped
Buried deep in the 10th paragraph of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Wall Street Journal screed on their new Department of Government Efficiency is a line that should worry anyone who cares about the accountability role media must play to sustain the health of any democracy “DOGE will help end federal overspending by taking aim at the $500 billion plus in annual federal expenditures that are unauthorized by Congress or being used in ways that Congress never intended," they write.
Why Elon Musk's Plan to Defund Public Broadcasting Must Be Stopped | Common Dreams
Buried deep in the 10th paragraph of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Wall Street Journal screed on their new Department of Government Efficiency is a line that should worry anyone who cares about the accountability role media must play to sustain the health of any democracy “DOGE will help end federal overspending by taking aim at the $500 billion plus in annual federal expenditures that are unauthorized by Congress or being used in ways that Congress never intended," they write.
November's Unsung Heroes: Election Workers
They’ve withstood a global pandemic, power outages and even swarms of bees to help oversee one of the most accurate election processes in the world. But nothing has presented more of a threat to millions of U.S. election workers and volunteers than the scourge of disinformation coursing across social networks in 2024.
November's Unsung Heroes: Election Workers | Common Dreams
They’ve withstood a global pandemic, power outages and even swarms of bees to help oversee one of the most accurate election processes in the world. But nothing has presented more of a threat to millions of U.S. election workers and volunteers than the scourge of disinformation coursing across social networks in 2024.
AMCONYC Reopens with Expanded Services: Now Offering 360 Marketing Solutions for All Industries
New York, NY – 8/9/2024 – AMCONYC, a pioneering agency originally renowned for propelling emerging fashion designers into the limelight, is excited to announce its reopening with a broadened scope and enhanced services. Founded by Adriana Quaranto, a mother of two and accomplished serial entrepreneur, AMCONYC is now set to provide comprehensive 360 marketing solutions across various industries, including public relations, social media growth and management, and holistic marketing strategies.
From Fashion Runways to Motherhood Runways: The Resilient Journey of Adriana and the Rebirth of AMCONYC
In the bustling, unforgiving streets of New York City, Adriana carved out a niche for herself as a formidable runway production and PR agency queen. In one short year, her company quickly became the go-to agency for emerging brands, offering them the visibility and credibility through PR, events and marketing, to thrive in the competitive fashion world.
Student Reporters Offer a Lesson on World Press Freedom Day
Today is World Press Freedom Day, a day that recognizes the journalists worldwide who expose wrongdoing, challenge power and seek the truth. Since mid-April, student-run news outlets have been carrying the banner of press freedom as they cover the often brutal police crackdowns against pro-Palestinian encampments set up to protest what students consider to be genocide happening in Gaza.
Student Reporters Offer a Lesson on World Press Freedom Day | Common Dreams
Today is World Press Freedom Day, a day that recognizes the journalists worldwide who expose wrongdoing, challenge power and seek the truth. Since mid-April, student-run news outlets have been carrying the banner of press freedom as they cover the often brutal police crackdowns against pro-Palestinian encampments set up to protest what students consider to be genocide happening in Gaza.
Trump's FCC Ripped Away Open-Internet Protections. We're This Close to Winning Them Back.
Later this week, the Federal Communications Commission is expected to reverse a Trump-era decision that stripped away essential open-internet protections. In a Thursday vote, a majority of commissioners will return to the agency the authority it needs to act as a strong advocate for a user-powered internet. They will do this by reclassifying broadband-access services as telecom services subject to Title II of the Communications Act.
Trump's FCC Ripped Away Open-Internet Protections. We're This Close to Winning Them Back | Common Dreams
Later this week, the Federal Communications Commission is expected to reverse a Trump-era decision that stripped away essential open-internet protections. In a Thursday vote, a majority of commissioners will return to the agency the authority it needs to act as a strong advocate for a user-powered internet. They will do this by reclassifying broadband-access services as telecom services subject to Title II of the Communications Act.
How the Media Can Atone for Enabling the Rise of Trumpism
There is no bottom for MAGA’s top man. At a speech delivered on Veterans Day, Donald Trump used rhetoric nearly identical to that used by Adolf Hitler 80 years earlier. Rather than honoring veterans as one might expect of a political speech on this day, Trump used the occasion to label his adversaries “vermin” — promising that, if elected, he would use his power to “root out” all his political enemies.
How the Media Can Atone for Enabling the Rise of Trumpism
GUEST COMMENTARY - There is no bottom for MAGA’s top man. At a speech delivered on Veterans Day, Donald Trump used rhetoric nearly identical to that used by Adolf Hitler 80 years earlier. Rather than honoring veterans as one might expect of a political speech on this day, Trump used the occasion to label his adversaries “vermin” — promising that, if elected, he would use his power to “root out” all his political enemies.
How the Media Can Atone for Enabling the Rise of Trumpism
There is no bottom for MAGA’s top man. At a speech delivered on Veterans Day, Donald Trump used rhetoric nearly identical to that used by Adolf Hitler 80 years earlier. Rather than honoring veterans as one might expect of a political speech on this day, Trump used the occasion to label his adversaries “vermin” — promising that, if elected, he would use his power to “root out” all his political enemies.
Sink, Sank, Sunk: One Year in and Musk's Twitter Is Down the Drain
It’s one year to the day that Elon Musk took ownership of Twitter and proceeded to strip it of all its social value. Let that sink in. When he took charge of the platform, Musk called Twitter the internet’s “de facto town square.” Under his leadership, Musk insisted, the online forum would become “important to the future of civilization.” Very few people believed him at the time. Far fewer do now. What most people still call Twitter on Oct. 27, 2023, is a lot worse than it was on Oct.
Sink, Sank, Sunk: One Year in and Musk's Twitter Is Down the Drain
It’s one year to the day that Elon Musk took ownership of Twitter and proceeded to strip it of all its social value. Let that sink in. When he took charge of the platform, Musk called Twitter the internet’s “de facto town square.” Under his leadership, Musk insisted, the online forum would become “important to the future of civilization.” Very few people believed him at the time. Far fewer do now. What most people still call Twitter on Oct. 27, 2023, is a lot worse than it was on Oct.
Elon Musk Is Absolutely an Enemy of Free Speech
In Elon Musk’s mind he’s absolutely a free-speech absolutist. He’ll absolutely defend your right to speak out, as long as you don’t criticize him. If you do... well... then you’re out of luck. To no one is this more evident right now than the good people at the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). The nonprofit organization investigates the spread of hate speech across social media, and has devoted muchof itsrecentresearch to Musk’s many failures since taking over Twitter last fall.
Elon Musk Is Absolutely an Enemy of Free Speech
3 hours ago A federal judge blocked the Idaho attorney general late Monday from prosecuting medical providers who refer patients to get abortions out of state, at least temporarily, ruling the restriction violated doctors’ First Amendment rights as Idaho has taken steps to restrict abortion even beyond the …
Elon Musk Is Absolutely an Enemy of Free Speech
In Elon Musk’s mind he’s absolutely a free-speech absolutist. He’ll absolutely defend your right to speak out, as long as you don’t criticize him. If you do... well... then you’re out of luck. To no one is this more evident right now than the good people at the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). The nonprofit organization investigates the spread of hate speech across social media, and has devoted much of its recent research to Musk’s many failures since taking over Twitter last fall.
The Way to Saving Twitter Is Down a Road Elon Musk Will Never Travel
Numbers don’t lie. And in this case they tell a tale of Twitter’s continued demise under the misguided reign of Elon Musk. They also suggest a clear path out of this mess, one Musk is highly unlikely to take. According to data that researcher Travis Brown provided to Free Press, nearly a third of the tens of thousands of previously suspended accounts restored under Musk’s “general amnesty” have opted to subscribe to the Twitter Blue “verification” service.
The Way to Saving Twitter Is Down a Road Elon Musk Will Never Travel
Numbers don’t lie. And in this case they tell a tale of Twitter’s continued demise under the misguided reign of Elon Musk. They also suggest a clear path out of this mess, one Musk is highly unlikely to take. According to data that researcher Travis Brown provided to Free Press, nearly a third of the tens of thousands of previously suspended accounts restored under Musk’s “general amnesty” have opted to subscribe to the Twitter Blue “verification” service.
How Musk Is Setting up Twitter’s New CEO to Fail
Twitter’s new boss has inherited a company in a tailspin—and unless Linda Yaccarino takes up advice Elon Musk has ignored, the social-media platform is destined to crash and burn. According to reporting Monday by TheNew York Times, Twitter’s U.S. advertising revenue is down 59% from a year ago. These are just the latest sinking business numbers for Twitter since Musk assumed control of the company in October 2022.
How Musk Is Setting up Twitter’s New CEO to Fail
Twitter’s new boss has inherited a company in a tailspin—and unless Linda Yaccarino takes up advice Elon Musk has ignored, the social-media platform is destined to crash and burn. According to reporting Monday by The New York Times, Twitter’s U.S. advertising revenue is down 59% from a year ago. These are just the latest sinking business numbers for Twitter since Musk assumed control of the company in October 2022.
CNN’s Trump Trainwreck and the Mainstreaming of Authoritarians
The pageantry of lies that passed for a town hall last week was yet another low point in CNN’s coverage of Donald Trump. To absolutely no one’s surprise, the former president used the media attention to paint an alternative view of recent U.S. history—one in which he features not as the twice-impeached, criminally indicted sexual abuser who lost the last presidential election, but as a decisive and winning strongman, the only person with the power and charisma to make America great again.
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