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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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If someone accuses you of violating a dead pig, here’s why you shouldn’t deny it

Dear David Cameron—don't feed the trolls.

On Sep 22, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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The truth about Carly Fiorina’s record in Silicon Valley

She's been called one of the worst tech CEOs of all time. Let's look at the facts.

On Sep 21, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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What Carly Fiorina and Jeb Bush get wrong about the War on Drugs

What they're actually saying when they talk about marijuana.

On Sep 17, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Dear Facebook—stay away from my ‘Empathy’ button

It's like a Hallmark card but with less variety.

On Sep 16, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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The Internet created Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump—and it’s killing moderates

Conventional wisdom is that centrist candidates win. That's no longer true.

On Sep 14, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Is the new Apple TV the end of gaming as we know it?

Apple could change the gaming world forever—and not necessarily for the better.

On Sep 10, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Divorce selfies are good for the kids

Breaking up is hard to do, but this might make it a little better for everyone—especially your children.

On Sep 10, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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America’s sick leave policies fail workers. Here’s how Netflix and Google are getting it right

Obama's executive order is a step in the right direction, but Americans deserve better.

On Sep 9, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Are we creating a rich Internet and a poor Internet?

Hulu's new subscription service is the dawn of a new Web—one that might not benefit everyone.

On Sep 4, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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The terrifying reason you should be careful who you’re friends with on Facebook

Welcome to the future of privacy on the Internet.

On Sep 3, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Google helps itself more than it helps you

Once again, Google sets Internet standards it stands to benefit from.

On Sep 2, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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The birth of Apple’s original programming is the death of movies

Apple reportedly wants what Netflix is having.

On Sep 1, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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The biggest secret exposed in the Ashley Madison hack isn’t what you think

Ashley Madison doesn't want you to get lucky. It wants you to keep coming back.

On Aug 27, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Can the government prevent another Ashley Madison if it can’t protect its own data?

The Obama administration needs to get its house before it tells companies what to do.

On Aug 25, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Cheating is an awful thing to do—but should you lose your job over it?

Getting exposed on Ashley Madison could mean unemployment.

On Aug 24, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter