Despite legal threats and drama, the Area 51 desert event is on
The 'raid' was a bust, but the 3-day festival is happening—with or without little green men.
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Facebook suspended tens of thousands of apps after Cambridge Analytica scandal
The apps were tied to only about 400 developers.
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Miri Mogilevsky
Planned Parenthood and the dangerous rhetoric of hate
Words can be a powerful tool to spread hatred and violence.
3 ways SXSW got its Gamergate problem wrong
By canceling both its Gamergate panels, the festival missed the point.
In praise of Facebook’s new ‘Like’ button
It's about time.
Why Peeple won’t save us from jerks
A controversial new app doesn't understand how the Internet works.
The truth behind why so many studies you see on Facebook are ‘proven wrong’
It's called science, stupid.
What the Internet doesn’t understand about trigger warnings
What is a "challenge" anyways?
What’s behind the backlash against ‘over-sensitivity’ on the Internet?
Don't worry: Trigger warnings aren't here to ruin your Greek myths.
The reason some women refuse to vote for a female president
Sexism isn’t just something men do to women. It’s something we all do to each other.
Why Madonna should have asked for consent before kissing Drake
Asking first isn’t just sexy—it’s also the only way to make sure you’re respecting others’ autonomy.
Rape isn’t a fashion statement
A t-shirt at Coachella caught the Internet's attention, but it's just the tip of the iceberg.
Why is Rolling Stone still blaming Jackie?
The magazine continues to fail survivors.
Why Uber can’t fix rape culture
Uber is hiring more female drivers, but will that solve its sexual assault problem?
Why sexism in tech is even more complicated than you think
Here's why women are leaving Silicon Valley.
Don’t tell Jessica Williams what to do
Jessica Williams isn't your next 'Daily Show' host—or your poster child.
Why Facebook needs a sympathy button
Facebook users want to share their lives, even when it's not positive.
5 stupid things men say when accused of rape
Vanderbilt's "culture of sexual freedom" isn't the problem.
Feminist bloggers are not your therapists
Instead of picking up Andrea Dworkin, grab a phone and call a mental health professional.
Why we need to teach kindergartners sex ed
Here's the real reason the Princeton Mom is wrong about her recent rape comments.