What's Vigilante Media, anyway?
We’re glad you asked! Vigilante Media is a public benefit corporation on a mission to engage pop culture fans in the fight for social progress.
Fans are paying more attention than ever to issues impacting the entertainment industry. We see our favorite artists being taken advantage of, and very often our own bank accounts, and want to do something about it, but it can be difficult to know what can be done or even where to start. That’s where we come in.
We want to help fans make connections between issues that impact them via entertainment — like artist and consumer rights and corporate greed — and how these challenges impact their own lives.
What's a public benefit corporation?
A public benefit corporation (PBC) is a type of corporation that intends to have a positive impact on society. We’re structured to consider the good of the public in our decision-making instead of just our shareholders.
As a Colorado public benefit corporation, Vigilante Media commits to amplifying marginalized voices, challenging systemic inequities, and mobilizing collective action toward a more just and equitable world.
Who's running the show, here?
Vigilante Media is a queer-led organization founded by women and nonbinary folks who love pop culture and believe that civic engagement doesn’t have to be boring. Get to know us:
Blake Barnett, Esq.
Blake Barnett is a dedicated attorney based in Denver, Colorado. Known for their active presence on Swiftie Twitter, Blake raises awareness and support for the Swiftie community through education, fundraisers, and giveaways. Combining a passion for justice with a love for adventure and Taylor Swift, Blake brings a personal touch to all their endeavors. In their free time, Blake enjoys exploring Colorado’s great outdoors, hiking 14-ers, camping, and climbing with her Golden Retriever, Harley. At home, they are joined by their two cats, Reputation and Kush.
Court Hanson-Miller
Court Hanson-Miller, a paralegal in Salt Lake City, has always been passionate about pop culture — evidenced by her childhood obsession with a Dorothy dress and ruby slippers. As the daughter of a South African immigrant, she is a dedicated advocate for social and legal justice reform. A proud Swiftie and Ambassador of the Planned Parenthood Action Council of Utah (PPACU), Court uses her love for Taylor Swift’s empowering messages to inspire others in self-advocacy. At home, she enjoys the company of her wife Mo, their four cats (Arya, Frances, Molly, and Midnight), and their dog Mooch. When she’s not working or advocating, Court loves diving into books and binge-watching the latest TV shows.
Stephanie Aly
Stephanie Aly is a writer, digital organizer, and chronically online swiftie from Brooklyn. She started off in journalism at KSL-TV and the Las Vegas Review-Journal before moving into entertainment and eventually politics. Her fondest hope has been to combine all three, which she finally figured out while covering 2023’s historic WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes for BBC Radio. Stephanie is interested in pop culture as an avenue for community building, education, and political mobilization, and has been quoted on the political power of fandom in the Associated Press, NBC News, and more. Like evermore, she’s for the arts and not the charts (math), and her mixed-media artwork exploring the politics of culture has been featured in multiple exhibits.
Hannah White
