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Alex Dalbey


Alex Dalbey is a writer and zinester currently living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They have written for The Daily Dot, Kill Screen, The Lingerie Addict, and Bullet Points.

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The truth behind the anti-LGBTQ emoji controversy

It’s literally just combining two characters into one.

On Feb 20, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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Christian woman refuses to do taxes for lesbian married couple

This is what happens when discrimination is made legal.

On Feb 20, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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Man stages fake DUI trial to propose to girlfriend, and people are asking why

Viral proposals are perhaps getting out of hand.

On Feb 19, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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Zoos celebrate Valentine’s Day with adorable pun-off

These exotic animals are otterly adorable.

On Feb 14, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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Nearly two-thirds of LGBTQ couples meet online, study says

Online dating is on the rise for straight people too.

On Feb 13, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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‘Femme’ and ‘masc’ are about making identity personal

Queer gender identities are both ridiculously straightforward and endlessly complex.

On Feb 12, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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This dude who mansplained ‘vulva’ to a gynecologist gets blasted online

He called her expertise ‘part of the problem.’

On Feb 11, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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Gucci somehow thought this blackface sweater was OK

The fashion label has since apologized.

On Feb 7, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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2019’s new emoji bring representation and accessibility

People with disabilities are celebrating the new emoji.

On Feb 6, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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People remain confused and upset by Liam Neeson’s racist revenge plot

He described seeking out a random Black person to fight after a close friend was raped by a Black person.

On Feb 5, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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Sex workers called it: ‘Anti-sex-trafficking’ law causes more sex trafficking

The lack of online resources is forcing sex workers back onto the streets, where they are more vulnerable.

On Feb 5, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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Mariah Carey performs in Saudi Arabia in spite of calls for boycott

Advocates wanted the singer to speak out against the jailing of women's rights activists.

On Feb 1, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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The truth behind Virginia’s rejected abortion bill

Despite what conservatives say, this is not infanticide.

On Jan 31, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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Mom arrested after posting video of her pouring water on sleeping baby’s face

A Facebook group for raising awareness about child abuse brought the video to the sheriff’s attention.

On Jan 31, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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Ariana Grande’s Japanese tattoo actually says ‘BBQ grill’

The singer draws criticism online.

On Jan 30, 2019 by Alex Dalbey