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In the Spirit of Ada Lovelace, a Tuition-Free Seattle School Teaches Women to Code
The Ada Developers Academy aims to change the male-dominated tech industry—one woman at a time.
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Five Rad New Media Artists to Watch
These young artists use the internet as their medium to explore girliness, technology, and culture.
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Flesh & Twine: A New Storytelling Platform Explores Gender Horror with Each Click
The horror fan in me loves to be grossed out and to squirm in my seat.
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But Do We Need an App for That? The New Trend of Consent Technology
We have apps to help us sleep, to help us read the day’s headlines, and to help us shoot angry birds at pigs. Now, there’s an app that helps you consent to sex. But is a smartphone app a smart solution for... Read more »
"The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy" is a Practical Look at Gender and Online Privacy
Violet Blue is a journalist who sniffs out interesting stories about technology, controversy, and identity.
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How "Ex Machina" Toys With Its Female Characters
Ex Machina, the new film from writer and director Alex Garland, is ostensibly about robot consciousness.
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In New Sitcoms "Selfie" and "Manhattan Love Story," Technology and Women Don't Mix
John Cho and Karen Gillan tea up in a new sitcom.
Last Tuesday, I watched two hyped ABC sitcom premieres, Selfie and ... Read more »
Popaganda Episode: Who Owns the Internet?
The country is debating rules that could give big companies like Verizon and Comcast much more control over the internet. We look at how why feminists—and anyone who cares about independent media—should care about the... Read more »
An Interview with the Brains Behind the bell hooks Phone Line
Last week, the internet lit up with news of a phone number that would text you back bell hooks quotes. The two creators of the ... Read more »
BitchTapes: 8-Bit Hits
Michelle Sternberger is a chiptune artist—she makes intricate electronic music using retro gaming consoles and 8-bit computers.
To mark the release of a new album featuring her songs, ... Read more »
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