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Worldcon is ‘going virtual’ instead of canceling

It's a potential route forward for other conventions during the coronavirus pandemic.

On Mar 25, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Worldcon faces backlash for sidelining marginalized authors (updated)

Authors are withdrawing in protest after a string of tone-deaf incidents.

On Jul 23, 2018 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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2016 Hugo Awards honor N.K. Jemisin, ‘Sandman,’ ‘The Martian’

Sadly, the nominated 'Space Raptor Butt Invasion' did not win an award.

On Aug 21, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Sci-fi fans clash over Mark Oshiro’s ‘guest of honor’ experience at convention

A new controversy is rocking the sci-fi community.

On Feb 24, 2016 by Aja Romano

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The 2015 Hugo Awards put the ‘world’ back into Worldcon

Cixin Liu's 'The Three Body Problem' won Best Novel at this year's controversial Hugo Awards.

On Aug 23, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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For rising authors, Twitter is a mine field

Experts say it's better to be unknown than toxic. 

On Aug 25, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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How the growing generation gap is changing the face of fandom

Here's what I learned at London's Nine Worlds and Worldcon conventions.

On Aug 25, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Has the tide turned for fan writers at the Hugos?

Even in a normal year, Kameron Hurley's double win would be worth talking about.

On Aug 22, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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5 reasons to pay attention to the Hugo Awards—and one big reason not to

The ceremony had no chance of offending anyone, mostly because it was very dull.

On Aug 18, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Women in sci-fi are #SoWeary of Hugo Awards backlash

The outcry over controversial British talk show host Jonathan Ross's invitation to host the Hugos just won't die down.

On Mar 7, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Loncon ‘regrets’ host Jonathan Ross’s withdrawal from Hugo Awards

If your community is struggling with ways to be more inclusive and diverse, don't hire a host who once dry-humped a woman on national TV.

On Mar 2, 2014 by Aja Romano