I’ve seen a lot of vitriol in the past couple of days, criticizing the “morons” who got Donald Trump elected. Expressing shame at being an American. There have been pleas to stay and fight rather than move to Canada. A lot of people feel a real change in their perception of personal safety. Most people…
Category: Politics
The Internet is a Hostile Environment for Women (and it’s not getting better)
Surprise! Sexism and misogyny are still huge problems on the internet, even though women have a stronger voice and presence online than ever. Case in point 1: stolen nude photos. Let’s just get this straight. Every adult is allowed to take nude photos of themselves and do whatever they like with them. There’s nothing illegal…
The Internet is a Hostile Environment for Women (and it's not getting better)
Surprise! Sexism and misogyny are still huge problems on the internet, even though women have a stronger voice and presence online than ever. Case in point 1: stolen nude photos. Let’s just get this straight. Every adult is allowed to take nude photos of themselves and do whatever they like with them. There’s nothing illegal…
Arming the Crazies
About 30 minutes into the midnight premier of ‘The Dark Night Rises’ a young man began firing into the crowd at a packed suburban multiplex in Colorado. At least 7 people died, and as many as 70 more were injured. Over the days to come we will learn more about the shooter, who we now…
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