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Very Online: Instagram Has a Conversion Therapy Problem

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by Rachel Charlene Lewis
September 19, 2019 at 6:19pm
With help from Instagram, they’re able to expand their reach to those vulnerable to their violent teachings.
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Very Online: Why Does the Internet Keep Trying to Sell Us Bullshit Vaginal Healthcare?

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
September 5, 2019 at 2:56pm
At the very least, social media platforms can make it more difficult for harmful healthcare products to gain massive followings. Read more »
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Very Online: The Chicken Sandwich Debacle Shows How Brands Co-Opt Black Twitter

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
August 30, 2019 at 12:03pm
Popeyes didn’t notice the opportunity to be found in responding to the Chick-fil-A tweet—until Black Twitter did. Read more »