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A Black woman's face peaks out, partially obscured. The words "full-blown stalkerware" are overlaid.

Very Online: Making Facial Recognition Easier Might Make Stalking Easier Too

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
January 31, 2020 at 3:59pm
 This technology is powerful and incredibly invasive. Read more »
Lil Miquela, a simulated, robot influencer, poses in a green mock neck top. She is brown, with light brown hair in double buns and freckles.

This Is Fucky: Simulated Influencers Are Turning Identity into a Form of Currency

by Rosa Boshier
January 28, 2020 at 12:04pm
CGI influencers make companies money without the trouble of a fully realized humanity. Read more »
A closeup of Adam Driver's face, looking mopey, with Storm Troopers in the background

The Thirst Order: “The Rise of Skywalker” Ignites Complicated Feelings for Feminist Fans

by Marina Watanabe
January 27, 2020 at 1:09pm
Now that Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker makes Reylo canon, debates about whether or not it constitutes a harmful relationship depiction are back in full force. Read more »
A Black woman with natural hair and a dress steps into a doorway. A text overlay reads, "there has to be room."

Very Online: Influencers of Color Are Starting a Quiet Revolution about Pay Disparities

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
January 17, 2020 at 2:59pm
Brands are not being inclusive or diverse at all, and, when they are, they’re doing the bare minimum. Read more »
photo collage of a blonde, curvy femme with a closely-shaved head power posing and wearing a netted neon orange dress with a pink leopard print, sunglasses and hoop earrings.

Very Online: Feminist Publishers Are Finding Alternatives to Facebook Overlords

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
January 3, 2020 at 10:06am
The patriarchy is in the algorithms. Read more »
Three young women of color stand in a row doing a dance from "Heathers." Above their heads from left to right reads, "Pence, Trump Rudy."

Very Online: What TikTok Reveals about Gen Z’s Impeachment Concerns

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
December 20, 2019 at 4:03pm
TikTok offers a unique space for young people to engage with each other and feel validated in their political opinions. Read more »
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Sticky Fingers: What Have We Learned from a Decade of Sexting?

by Noa Azulai
December 11, 2019 at 1:39pm
Regardless of the progression of sexting as a practice, the way women are exploited online has yet to change. Read more »
A photo of Kamala Harris, which reads, "Is Kamala a cop?"

Very Online: “Kamala Is a Cop” Is More Than a Meme for Many Black Voters

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
December 6, 2019 at 12:21pm
What does it mean that “Kamala is a cop” is being called a meme as a means to dismiss it, especially considering that Black people drive much of meme culture? Read more »
(L-R) Lindsay Ellis, Hbomberguy, Contrapoints, and PhilosophyTube

The Unbearable Whiteness of Leftist YouTube

by Marina Watanabe
December 5, 2019 at 6:31pm
Years before the rise of so-called LeftTube, men on the site were endlessly abusing, harassing, and threatening women of color. Read more »
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Feminista Jones Wants Black Women to Reclaim Their Space

by Joshunda Sanders
November 25, 2019 at 11:30am
Reclaiming Our Space is a reminder that Black feminists have been using Twitter and Facebook to build offline movements. Read more »

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