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The hallway and stairway of a castle, fallen into disrepair and dilapidated.
Issue 18 by Anonymous Author on March 18th, 2015
In a way, you were the dream: someone who delivered high-quality work - or even perfection - without staying at the company long enough to get paid.
Lips pictured through a camera lens, making the 'shh' gesture.
Issue 18 by Nikki Murray on March 16th, 2015
Only the stories of those who are entirely sympathetic, that did all the right things, that say all the right words - those who have the privilege to speak publicly - will be heard.
Image of a target with bullseye.
Issue 17 by Mikki Kendall on February 23rd, 2015
The rules never really change, but the potential for harm keeps escalating.
Unicorn stencil on a wall.
Programming by Betsy Haibel on January 20th, 2015
Myths about engineering management harm projects. This makes them annoying and expensive. They also harm people. This makes them dangerous.
Stone ouroboros focused on where the mouth meets the tail.
2014 in Review by Sydette Harry on December 8th, 2014
This is the year that social media has really stepped into its power.
A photo of sketches on slightly crumpled notebook paper. At the bottom, it shows an image of an eye within a circle, on top of which is a crown. At the top, a circle with two lines at a crossroads within it is adorned with textured wings and a crown. Sketches on the other side of the paer are dimly visible through the page.
Mental Illness and Disability by Davida Small on August 11th, 2014
Support staff are often expected to respect the states of our more privileged and powerful co-workers, yet our own frailties, states of depression, or anxiety are seen as not deserving of care and accommodation.
A bunch of empty wine bottles on shelves with a brick background.
Mental Illness and Disability by Anonymous Author on August 11th, 2014
I was so used to being screamed at, ignored and debased that I thought it was normal.
Sign with a skull illustration that reads DANGER Toxic Hazard.
Open Source by Anonymous Author on July 21st, 2014
Exploring the cultural shame of leaving and tips for finding healthy communities.
Tweet from user Jason that reads: Consent n journalism? If you are a public figure (i would say over 10k twitter followers), you don't get to consent.
Social Media by Shanley Kane on June 30th, 2014
How the fuck does your “meritocracy” explain this?
'Primary' and 'Replica' aren't especially bad choices, but they're also wrong. The correct terms are `master` and `slave`. They've been used in databases, hardware setups, server setups and god knows what else for god knows how long.
Social Media by nina de jesus on June 30th, 2014
Soon enough, you'll have defeated all those misguided Social Justice Warriors, for the good of mankind (where mankind = brogrammers)!