Fans have been pushing pop stars to take courageous political stands, but Chappell Roan’s skirmish with an obnoxious exec shows how hard it is for them to stand up even for themselves.
Melanie Carlson
Melanie Carlson is an anti-monopoly advocate and researcher who examines systemic inequities through the lens of the entertainment industry. With a background in social work, she has witnessed firsthand how low-wage labor and social welfare programs often fail those living in poverty. She publishes her findings on Substack under the name Mx_Defying.