derrick-clifton

Derrick Clifton


Derrick Clifton is an identity and culture reporter and columnist. His work has appeared on NBC News, the Guardian, Vox, the Root, Quartz, MSNBC, HLN, and Mic. He is the communications manager for ProPublica Illinois. 

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3 simple words can help America put a stop to sexism in government

"Because it's 2015."

On Nov 6, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Why Ashley Madison will win in court

A 'read the fine print' argument will trump common sense.

On Nov 5, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Why the Internet has no love for Twitter’s ‘like’ button

Twitter just broke hearts all over social media, but the real reason may surprise you.

On Nov 3, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Spring Valley proves there’s one device that should never be banned from schools

Your smartphone is not the problem here.

On Oct 29, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Halloween has a rape culture problem

A costume is not consent. Period.

On Oct 28, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Why the Internet cannot defend the #AssaultAtSpringValleyHigh

Officer Fields came. He saw. He brutalized.

On Oct 28, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Taylor Swift still doesn’t get it—never touch a Black person’s hair without asking

Black hair is beautiful. But that doesn't mean it's yours to pet

On Oct 23, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Stop pretending online harassment isn’t real

Sticks and stones might break my bones, and trolling could actually hurt me.

On Oct 22, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Google Books won—and so did readers everywhere

The service should have been legal all along.

On Oct 20, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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The Internet still doesn’t understand what surveillance actually is

When it comes to Internet snooping, everyone's speaking a different language.

On Oct 19, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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There’s no excuse for social media inaction on child sex trafficking

The real lesson from Facebook's most recent, big move.

On Oct 16, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Your neighborhood watch app is racist

What happens when apps created for 'safety' perpetuate bigotry?

On Oct 16, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Jim Webb, affirmative action, and the Democratic Party’s racial amnesia

It's 2015—and the Democrats are still debating affirmative action?

On Oct 14, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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College textbooks should be free for every student

American students work hard enough to afford college—and they need a break.

On Oct 14, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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The real reason why Raven-Symoné criticized ‘Black-sounding’ names

Raven-Symone deserves to be called out. But she also deserves help.

On Oct 12, 2015 by Derrick Clifton