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Artist and activist Meg shows the world how to live your best authentic life

Inspired by intersectionality, Meg designs art to inspire a world where people are free to live their most authentic lives.

On Dec 16, 2021 by John-Michael Bond, Vanessa St-Amand, Voice

Internet Culture

Why does the Egyptian government keep jailing this blogger?

When the internet mixes with activism, the results can be tremendous. It can also have tremendous downsides.

On Nov 4, 2021 by Kevin Limiti

Tech

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Infographic Instagram page criticized for including slur in recent post, using similar name to popular book

The owner of the @soyouwanttotalkabout account posted an apology and changed the page's name.

On Aug 10, 2021 by Moises Mendez II

Internet Culture IRL Tech

‘All they’re hurting are the minimum wage workers that have to clean it up’: Viral TikTok shows vegan activist pouring red paint at KFC

Redditors pointed out the human toll.

On Jul 4, 2021 by Rachel Kiley

Internet Culture IRL

People protesting the handling of a wastewater disaster in Florida

Activists horrified that inmates near toxic flood threat weren’t evacuated

'What is happening in Manatee County, FL right now is horrifying.'

On Apr 7, 2021 by Edward Medeles

IRL Tech

TikToker mocks ‘pro-lifers’ for not wearing masks and attending ‘COVID convention’

Prayer walk or 'COVID convention?' Why not both?

On Nov 23, 2020 by Phil West

IRL

Black activist whose criticism of police chief went viral says officers are now following her

Police deny following or harassing Keiajah Brooks.

On Nov 6, 2020 by Samantha Shaps

IRL

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Jennifer Benton is the latest white woman exposed for pretending to be Black

First Rachel Dolezal, then Jessica Krug, and now Jennifer Benton.

On Sep 17, 2020 by Brianna Holt

Internet Culture IRL

Kenosha law enforcement accused of ‘kidnapping’ activist cooks in unmarked cars

'This is our crew and we know why they were there. To feed people. That's it.'

On Aug 27, 2020 by Onaje McDowelle

IRL Tech

Disability activists slam harmful FaceTime prank on TikTok

People are using images of people with disabilities to 'scare' their loved ones.

On Aug 12, 2020 by Moises Mendez II

Internet Culture IRL

Does your congressperson support a facial recognition ban?

The scoreboard allows people to see who is supporting a recently introduced facial recognition bill.

On Jul 22, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech

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Shaun King accused of stealing documentarian’s Declaration of Independence work

'Let me teach you something,' he wrote in the since-deleted tweet.

On Jul 4, 2020 by Rachel Kiley

IRL

#LetThemGo: Prison release advocates shift online amid pandemic

'Prisons are just not prepared to address this type of crisis.'

On Apr 10, 2020 by Samira Sadeque

IRL

Activist skeptical of Shaun King’s coronavirus aid efforts (updated)

King has a shaky history with fundraisers.

On Mar 18, 2020 by Samira Sadeque

IRL Tech

Camila María Concepcíon, trans activist and Netflix writer, dies at 28

She worked on 'Gentefied' and 'Daybreak.'

On Feb 27, 2020 by Felix Kalvesmaki

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