carrie-nelson

Carrie Nelson


Carrie Nelson is a writer and documentary filmmaker. Nelson’s reporting for the Daily Dot focused on LGBTQ issues, feminism, and internet culture.

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How podcast ‘The League of Awkward Unicorns’ is changing the dialogue on mental illness

Attacking stigma for an honest, warm conversation.

On Dec 26, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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Twitter gets real about mental health with #WhenIThinkOfMentalIllness

Social media gets real about illnesses that affect millions.

On Dec 17, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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#DearDaddy video encourages fathers to fight rape culture

Because good fathers want what's best for their daughters.

On Dec 16, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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Facebook removes page after ‘Peace on Earth’ photo incites outrage

Peace on Earth, indeed.

On Dec 15, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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For this transgender Orthodox Jew, blogging was her lifeline

Abby Stein didn't use the Internet until she was 20.

On Dec 8, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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One woman’s viral birthday cake photo highlights the importance of kindness

The cake was decorated by an employee with autism, and the woman's graciousness made her day.

On Dec 2, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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Why this developer retooled her friendship matchmaking site for gay men and straight women

Every Girl Needs A Gay was 'an EPIC matzo ball.'

On Dec 2, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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Zappos is making it easier for you to adopt a furry friend this weekend

It just got easier to adopt a furry friend this weekend.

On Nov 24, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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Rose McGowan thinks Caitlyn Jenner does ‘not understand’ what being a woman is all about

The actress explained her views in a controversial Facebook post.

On Nov 18, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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This French cartoon is teaching children about the Paris attacks

A French magazine has offered a conversation starter for families.

On Nov 16, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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British salon owner arrested for banning Muslim customers after Paris attacks

'Blinks of Bicester are no longer taking bookings from anyone from the Islamic faith.'

On Nov 16, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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New documentary series captures what it’s actually like to be a woman online

'I felt hunted,' said longtime reporter Amy Guth.

On Nov 12, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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These veterans and their dogs will melt your heart

You can feel the love.

On Nov 11, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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After suffering 3 assaults, this woman is using Facebook to find her attacker

She made her own police sketch online and is using it to find the perp.

On Nov 6, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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Funny ladies get candid about sex in ‘Cocktales with Little Esther’

Don't worry, every interviewee gets a safe word.

On Nov 5, 2015 by Carrie Nelson