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the Week of April 13, 2020
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We’re back for 2020! Make sure to follow us on Twitter, sign up for our mailing list and support on Patreon. We’re independent and fully reader-supported as always. This month we’ve got articles responding to the COVID-19 crisis, and how it’s affecting everyone from visually impaired users to Indigenous game developers. Take a closer look at Read More See full issue

2016 Year in Review

the Week of December 12, 2016
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We review the major events, themes and trends from 2016. Includes: Data, propaganda and critical literacy. The state of activism dedicated to mental health in tech. The accomplishments of Black women in technology. See full issue

Issue 43

the Week of November 14, 2016
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We explore the dangers of real name policies in virtual reality, discuss how marginalization and privilege function in the sex tech industry, and critique colonialism as it manifests in data management practices. See full issue

Issue 42

the Week of October 17, 2016
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We celebrate diversity-in-tech initiatives run by women of color, analyze bullying culture at tech companies, explore representation of women technologists in drama and critique the assumptions behind virtual reality. See full issue

Issue 41

the Week of September 6, 2016
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We discuss affirmative action myths in technology, and critique bias in the mainstream tech press. Plus, the politics of professional brands, being bi in STEM, and the impact of constant plagiarism on marginalized students. See full issue

Issue 40

the Week of August 15, 2016
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Policy, reporting and moderation strategies on global social networks. The challenges that marginalized people with ADHD face in startup culture. Plus, the physical risks of tech work, and a creative essay on bad startups. See full issue