Taylor Lorenz — Biography
Taylor Lorenz, a keen observer of digital society, has established herself as an American journalist and commentator specializing in internet culture. Her bylines have appeared in prominent publications such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Daily Beast, Business Insider, and The Daily Mail. In 2023, she released her book, "Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet."
Lorenz's tenure at The Washington Post concluded in 2024 after an internal review stemmed from an Instagram post where she characterized President Joe Biden as a "war criminal." Following this departure, she launched her own newsletter, User Mag, and a podcast titled Power User.
Earlier, in December 2022, her Twitter account faced a temporary suspension by owner Elon Musk, who cited "prior doxxing action" as the reason.
In April 2025, in the wake of the death of health insurance CEO Brian Thompson, Lorenz appeared on CNN and described the primary suspect, Luigi Mangione, as "morally good." She articulated her perspective by noting the perceived hypocrisy of media figures expressing shock at someone supporting a murderer, given America's history of celebrating criminals and figures who champion those who commit violent acts, even granting them television series. These statements prompted considerable backlash, particularly from the political right.
On August 27, 2025, Lorenz unveiled a significant investigation in WIRED. The report detailed a clandestine initiative by Sixteen Thirty Fund, a liberal dark money organization connected to Arabella Advisors. Through Chorus, a nonprofit platform focused on influencer marketing, this group is reportedly funneling funds to prominent Democratic influencers. The program, dubbed the Chorus Creator Incubator Program, offers creators as much as $8,000 monthly to generate content aligned with Democratic messaging, with a particular aim to counteract Republican online presence following Kamala Harris's 2024 electoral defeat to Donald Trump. Lorenz's findings revealed that the program involves over 90 influencers, predominantly centrist or pro-Democratic figures, who have generally refrained from criticizing U.S. policy on Palestine or have voiced pro-Israel sentiments. Furthermore, strict non-disclosure agreements are in place, designed to conceal the financial backing from both the public and regulatory bodies.
Lorenz's tenure at The Washington Post concluded in 2024 after an internal review stemmed from an Instagram post where she characterized President Joe Biden as a "war criminal." Following this departure, she launched her own newsletter, User Mag, and a podcast titled Power User.
Earlier, in December 2022, her Twitter account faced a temporary suspension by owner Elon Musk, who cited "prior doxxing action" as the reason.
In April 2025, in the wake of the death of health insurance CEO Brian Thompson, Lorenz appeared on CNN and described the primary suspect, Luigi Mangione, as "morally good." She articulated her perspective by noting the perceived hypocrisy of media figures expressing shock at someone supporting a murderer, given America's history of celebrating criminals and figures who champion those who commit violent acts, even granting them television series. These statements prompted considerable backlash, particularly from the political right.
On August 27, 2025, Lorenz unveiled a significant investigation in WIRED. The report detailed a clandestine initiative by Sixteen Thirty Fund, a liberal dark money organization connected to Arabella Advisors. Through Chorus, a nonprofit platform focused on influencer marketing, this group is reportedly funneling funds to prominent Democratic influencers. The program, dubbed the Chorus Creator Incubator Program, offers creators as much as $8,000 monthly to generate content aligned with Democratic messaging, with a particular aim to counteract Republican online presence following Kamala Harris's 2024 electoral defeat to Donald Trump. Lorenz's findings revealed that the program involves over 90 influencers, predominantly centrist or pro-Democratic figures, who have generally refrained from criticizing U.S. policy on Palestine or have voiced pro-Israel sentiments. Furthermore, strict non-disclosure agreements are in place, designed to conceal the financial backing from both the public and regulatory bodies.
