carly-lanning

Carly Lanning


Carly Lanning is a journalist who covers social media. Her work has been published by Psychology Today, NBC, Thrillist, and Ms. Magazine.

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How Anita Sarkeesian earned her spot on the Time 100 list

Sarkeesian’s courage in the face of adversity is absolutely inspirational.

On Apr 22, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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Copyright claim yanks ‘Adult Wednesday Addams’ from YouTube

It's creepy and it's kooky, and now it's gone.

On Apr 21, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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How WCW Lex Croucher came to voice my internal monologue

Also she has a badass wrist tattoo and a Harry Potter poster. So there's that.

On Apr 15, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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WCW Bree Essrig will make you laugh till you cry

There are very few things comedian Bree Essrig won’t do in the name of a perfectly timed joke.

On Apr 8, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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How well do you know your ‘ABC’s of LGBT’?

LMNOPGBT.

On Apr 3, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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Ron Lit will do the impossible: Make you want to read the classics

This week's #WCW is an open book.

On Apr 1, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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Hazel Hayes is the YouTube filmmaker you need to know

From zombie films to real talk about pornography addiction, Hazel Hayes does it all.

On Mar 25, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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YouTube’s Physics Girl is science-loving superhero

Dianna Cowern breaks every stereotype of physics enthusiasts.

On Mar 18, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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The price of fame on YouTube is candidly captured in ‘The Creators’

It's the perfect way to bridge the gap between die-hard YouTube fans and first-time viewers.

On Mar 16, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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Thank #WCW Melissa Hunter for bringing your childhood back to life

Everyone’s favorite gothic heroine hits the smoothie-obsessed streets of Los Angeles.

On Mar 11, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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It will take only 6 seconds to fall in love with MeowItsLucy

Lucy Moon is perfectly imperfect.

On Mar 4, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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Dr. Lindsey Doe is the sex-ed teacher you wish you had in high school

Her goal is simple: to eradicate shame and guilt associated with sex.

On Feb 25, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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We have a crush on YouTube’s Carrie Hope Fletcher

In our inaugural #WCW post about women on YouTube, we fangirl over Carrie Hope Fletcher.

On Feb 18, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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8 YouTube channels you need to subscribe to right now

It's going to be the best year ever.

On Jan 29, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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YouTube’s role is crucial in combatting sexism in STEM

YouTube is an important tool. Here's how to use it.

On Nov 29, 2014 by Carly Lanning