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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‘Not everyone sucks’: A Q&A with Lauren Urasek, the most popular woman on OkCupid

But she has gotten a lot of obnoxious messages.

On Nov 2, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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Mia Matsumiya is documenting creepy messages on the perv_magnet Instagram account

Some of these messages are not to be believed.

On Oct 21, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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Coming out online is a new first step before coming out IRL

From Facebook to LiveJournal and everything in between.

On Oct 11, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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New take on the Kinsey scale considers levels of romantic attraction

Maybe this will help demystify romantic relationships a bit more.

On Oct 7, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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The revolutionary 3Fap is the only sex toy you should ever need

Human ingenuity is marvelous to behold.

On Oct 7, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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Sorority sisters ask selfie-shamers to support domestic violence victims

'We are happy to have the opportunity to shed some positive light on such a sensitive subject.'

On Oct 5, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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Lena Dunham: ‘I don’t look at Twitter anymore’

Lena Dunham on why she had to scale back her online habits.

On Sep 30, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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How sons react to watching their mothers being catcalled

Some people just need to see it to understand it.

On Sep 30, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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That homophobic pizzeria in Indiana just accidentally catered a same-sex wedding

Whoops!

On Sep 30, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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The fight for the future of Planned Parenthood hits the streets of NYC

'It's so empowering to be part of the voice of change.'

On Sep 29, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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This transgender teen just got the sweetest surprise from her mom

Fourteen-year-old Corey finally gets her estrogen prescription in a heartwarming video.

On Sep 29, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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Woman’s epic Facebook post tells invasive friends fertility is ‘none of your business’

Emily Bingham’s frustration has clearly resonated with other woman online.

On Sep 28, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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Northwestern’s Sex Ed 101 course will be available online for anyone

Anyone with a Coursera account can learn the birds and the bees.

On Sep 24, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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Ruby Rose is all for #FreetheNipple, but this NSFW shot took it too far

Her nipples are visible through her shirt and she did not consent for it to be published.

On Sep 23, 2015 by Carrie Nelson

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This new startup will get you divorced for $99

Who needs lawyers to do the divorce paperwork when you've got the Internet?

On Sep 23, 2015 by Carrie Nelson