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Jordan Valinsky


A former editorial operations specialist and staff writer for the Daily Dot, Jordan Valinsky is a tech reporter and web culture commentator. His work has been published by the Week, Digiday, CNNMoney, Popular Mechanics, Vice, Mic, and Betabeat.

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Gay Mormon captures yearlong coming-out on video

Mormonism is not the most progressive religion, to say the least, but Jimmy Hales is doing his part to make it more accepting.

On Feb 21, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Will Warby Parker give Google Glass hipster appeal?

Warby Parker + Google Glass = We're about to reach peak fauxhemian-cyborg.

On Feb 21, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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YouTube and Netflix could win Emmy awards

Due to the influx of quality and original programming from online outlets, YouTube and Netflix are poised to make a run at the Emmys. 

On Feb 20, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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It takes a brave 13-year-old to rap about his bar mitzvah

Turning 13 is terrible enough. Making a rap video for your upcoming bar mitzvah is not something you're going to remember fondly, Daniel.

On Feb 20, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Miley Cyrus can explain this joint-puffing look-alike on Instagram

Alleged human being Miley Cyrus took to Twitter to announce she doesn't have an Instagram. Why? To deny she's the subject of a photo captioned "high as fvck."

On Feb 20, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Kelly Clarkson takes down Clive Davis in blog post

The former American Idol winner lashed out on her Whosay account against claims Davis makes in his new book, The Soundtrack of My Life.

On Feb 19, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Teen receives death threats over Facebook photo of dead dog

An 18-year-old Oklahoma man posted a Facebook photo of a dead pit bull with an arrow in its side, outraging Facebook users and prompting a police investigation.

On Feb 19, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Why is Facebook censoring this tattooed cancer survivor?

There doesn't seem to be anything indecent about a picture showing a breast cancer survivor's tattoo covering her bare chest. But Facebook keeps pulling it.

On Feb 19, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Politician called out for liking Big Bootie Freaks on Facebook

This, just weeks after Charles Mainor was in trouble for writing rude epithets about football teams on his Facebook page.

On Feb 19, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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IDF investigates Instagram photo of child in sniper’s crosshairs

The Israel Defense Force is investigating an Instagram photo posted by one of its members showing a Palestinian child in the crosshairs of a rifle.

On Feb 18, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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As Facebook murder trial closes, teen faces life without parole

Closing arguments begin this week in the trial of a teenager who allegedly used a fake Facebook profile picture of a busty model to lure and murder a rising boxing star.

On Feb 18, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Buzzed: Britain’s prime minister joins One Direction (sorta)

In today's Buzzed, David Cameron begins a powerful alliance with the teen idols, Azealia Banks fights "Harlem Shake" producer Baauer, and Vampire Weekend's singer pops up on Girls.

On Feb 18, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Facebook threats against police landed these men a terrorism charge

"Wish people would kill more cops. We need more cops getting killed. We need true soldiers."

On Feb 15, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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We’re Skyping at a record-setting rate—are phone carriers doomed?

Skype calls are now equivalent to one-third of global phone traffic—and it's increasing steadily. What does this mean for the phone?

On Feb 15, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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I’m posting my Twitter archive, even if it ruins my life

These are the 10 worst tweets from my archive. I'm sorry for ever writing these things.

On Feb 15, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky