Inside the exploitative, cynical, money-fueled world of mommy influencers

Inside the exploitative, cynical, money-fueled world of mommy influencers

Mommy influencers are shamelessly exploiting their kids’ most private, distressing moments for online content. Author Fortesa Latifi’s new book reveals sick or sad children’s content often earns parents the most money. Past scandals, like the Stauffer family’s adoption reversal, highlight the ethical minefield of child exploitation. “Something’s off with our son, something’s office with our … Read more

Stop praising Dylan Mulvaney for being a hero — it’s a cynical ploy

Stop praising Dylan Mulvaney for being a hero — it’s a cynical ploy

It’s official: corporate America is trolling Americans. The latest evidence is that Nike, a company that once celebrated athletic merit, has anointed transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney a brand representative. “Alert the media — I’m entering my workout era,” Mulvaney, showing off a Nike sports bra, wrote on Instagram. With that, Nike joined brands such as … Read more