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Gillian Branstetter


Gillian Branstetter is a reporter and essayist who specializes in the intersection of technology, LGBTQ issues, and privacy. In April 2018, she joined the National Center for Transgender Equality as a media relations manager.

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What Mark Zuckerberg can learn from the founder of Hershey’s chocolate

There are some important lessons for the current generation of ‘philanthrocapitalists.’

On Dec 9, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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When is it OK to remove the French flag from your Facebook profile?

How soon is too soon?

On Dec 4, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Black Friday is killing families (and Cyber Monday could save it)

Black Friday hurts more than just your wallet.

On Nov 25, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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For Netflix, the war against TV networks has already been won

Netflix will dominate tomorrow's TV landscape. And nothing can stop it.

On Nov 19, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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You might feel a robot’s pain—but it doesn’t feel yours

The future of empathy just got wired.

On Nov 13, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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The death of slacktivism

A lot has changed since Occupy Wall Street.

On Nov 12, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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It’s time to kill the presidential debates

Let's replace them with a format that actually works.

On Nov 11, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Why Donald Trump’s ‘SNL’ clunker will be the last straw in his campaign

Donald Trump is over.

On Nov 10, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Meet the website Facebook is censoring from your News Feed

If you've never heard of Tsu, Facebook is trying to make sure it stays that way.

On Nov 6, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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The Internet viral content factory needs better gatekeepers

The Web is too gullible for its own good.

On Nov 5, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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The streaming wars are coming to your favorite podcast

If you're confused about why Serial is streaming on Pandora, here's some answers.

On Nov 4, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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The very thing Amazon killed might help save it

After one of the most tumultuous years in the company's history, Amazon is turning to an unlikely place for help: bookstores.

On Nov 3, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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The war against ‘gotcha’ debate questions is pointing the finger in the wrong direction

Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton have stonewalled and attacked the press. But they aren't to blame.

On Nov 2, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

Marco Rubio's NRA Connections Criticized Following Florida Shooting

The Internet is wrong about CNBC’s controversial Republican debate

It was the best one yet.

On Oct 29, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Why the death of the iPod was the end of privacy

On its 14th anniversary, here's how the iPod should be remembered.

On Oct 27, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter