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PBS imagines a future for fandom that’s already a reality

Idea Channel's predictions for the possibilities of fandom are easy to swallow—probably because they're already happening.

On May 8, 2014 by Aja Romano

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We Are Comics: The push for greater diversity in comics

Two different corners of geekdom are getting a major representation overhaul this month thanks to social media.

On May 4, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Comic Book Resources shuts down forums after rape threats

"We're starting from scratch, providing everyone with the opportunity to build a new community, together."

On May 4, 2014 by Aja Romano

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J.K. Rowling commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts

It's the 16th anniversary of the biggest battle of the wizarding world, but J.K. Rowling isn't celebrating.

On May 2, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Guess how many female writers are joining ‘Doctor Who’ this season

With another all-male crew, will the show continue down its conversvative and arguably sexist path?

On May 1, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Con director mocks woman’s safety request, sparking uproar

The director's public apology has done little to dampen the outrage.

On May 1, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Looks like the new ‘Star Wars’ will have one more female cast member

Could it be Lupita Nyong’o?

On Apr 30, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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GitHub reveals details of third party investigation into sexism charges

Also, those responsible for sacking the people who have just been sacked have been sacked.

On Apr 29, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Where are the women in the new ‘Star Wars’ cast?

J.J. Abrams’s vision of Star Wars is a dystopia far more disturbing than anything Darth Vader could have hoped for.

On Apr 29, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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One of book world’s biggest expos at center of diversity battle

John Green joins Twitter battle against whitewashing and the John Green Effect at the publishing industry's most important yearly event.

On Apr 29, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Julie Ann Horvath, allegedly harassed out of GitHub, is naming names

Julie Ann Horvath has come out swinging.

On Apr 25, 2014 by Aja Romano

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T-shirt company’s response to sexist WonderCon shirt just makes things worse

When write off entire subcultures for “ruining” fandom for everyone else, then the only Bad Fan is you.

On Apr 23, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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J.K. Rowling continues Harry Potter revival with 2014 Quidditch World Cup

J.K. Rowling is taking quill in hand to send us dispatches from the Wizarding World's disastrous 2014 World Cup.

On Apr 17, 2014 by Aja Romano

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GaymerX ends this year, but the mission will live on

“By this point, GaymerX is almost passe.”

On Apr 17, 2014 by Lisa Granshaw

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Why hasn’t Black Widow gotten her own ‘Avengers’ spinoff?

Captain America: The Winter Soldier was a step in the right direction, but Marvel needs to do more to put Black Widow in the spotlight.

On Apr 17, 2014 by [email protected]