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The ugly everyday racism inside tech’s diversity problem

As a black woman in tech, I can tell you exactly what's wrong with the industry's diversity. 

On Nov 7, 2014 by ErikaJoy

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What the Lena Dunham child abuse allegations are really about

Dunham's critics have been quick to brand her a child molester, and we need to ask ourselves why.

On Nov 5, 2014 by Marie Southard Ospina

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Firefox tweets perplexing Gamergate defenses

If the reaction to Mozilla from angry Twitter users is any indication, there aren't always two sides to everything. 

On Nov 5, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Fangirls run the world—just ask Alex From Target

Don't underestimate any demographic that's capable of turning you into a worldwide meme within a matter of hours. 

On Nov 4, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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The data behind Gamergate reveals its ugly truth

Up to 75 percent of tweets directed at prominent women in gaming using the hashtag are negative, new research finds.

On Oct 29, 2014 by Aja Romano

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YouTuber gives ‘All About That Bass’ an even more body-positive message

This artist says she used both bass and treble in her song.

On Oct 28, 2014 by Rae Votta

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Marvel fans launch an online campaign for a #BlackWidowMovie

If Marvel won't listen to the demand for a Black Widow movie, Tumblr fans have decided they just need to get louder.

On Oct 28, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Why is online sexual harassment so common for women?

Women online face a neverending barrage of sexual harassment and stalking. 

On Oct 27, 2014 by Sarah Mirk

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Newsweek analyzes Gamergate hashtag to prove it really is about harassment

In a shocking twist, it actually isn't about ethics in journalism. 

On Oct 26, 2014 by Aja Romano

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This woman wants to make a giant vagina sculpture to help fund abortions in Texas

We're sure the anti-choice contingent is gonna love this. 

On Oct 25, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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The Internet is making a mockery of Gamergate’s rallying cry

In case you don't know by now: It's not about ethics in journalism.

On Oct 24, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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Felicia Day’s worst Gamergate fears just came true

She spoke out to conquer her fear, but the aftermath proved she had every right to be afraid.

On Oct 23, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Gross, sexist French Uber campaign features ‘sexy girl’ drivers

At least these drivers might not try to hit you in the head with a hammer.

On Oct 22, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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Will revenge porn laws actually stop revenge porn?

Revenge porn isn't just a policy problem: It's a sexism problem.

On Oct 22, 2014 by Victoria Law

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Introducing the Eva, a hands-free couples vibrator on Indiegogo

It's not just the name of the girlfriend from WALL-E. 

On Oct 21, 2014 by EJ Dickson