The Facebook Account That Stole My Identity Made Nationwide News – I’ve Had to Deal With the Abuse

September 15, 2019

I made headline news with an anti-vegan barbecue I organized on Facebook. The problem is, it wasn’t me. Disappointingly, the police and the media are disinterested regarding the identity theft of a minor. As an animal activist, I put myself out there to be the voice for those who have no voice. I accept the criticism and feedback I receive, and I am ... Read the full article

Instead of Banning Opinion, We Should Ban Censorship

July 24, 2019 on Featured, Ladder, Media by Jasmin Newman

With Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter freely swinging their ban hammer, I think we need to talk about censorship.

Supporters of Internet Censorship Are Infantile Narcissists

July 7, 2019 on Featured, Ladder, Media by Caitlin Johnstone

After one journalist was completely discredited through a bogus Twitter thread, I believe those who support internet censorship are kept by one simple definition.

With the Obamas on Board, a Left-Leaning Netflix Could Swing the 2020 Election

July 4, 2019 on Featured, Ladder, Media by TBS Muse

Despite data showing the opposite, Netflix has repeatedly denied that it leans to the left. Apparently, politics doesn’t enter into it. So, why did they give the Obamas a multi-project deal?

How the Data We Archive (and We Delete) Shapes Our History

June 3, 2019 on Featured, Ladder, Media, Technology by Elizabeth Minkel

The data we archive today becomes history tomorrow. So, considering that we’re writing our own canon, I’m wondering who is saving exactly what.

To Facebook, My Most Toxic Lover, Farewell

May 6, 2019 on Featured, Ladder, Media by Sharlene Zeederberg

I might be in a long-term relationship with Facebook, but that doesn’t mean I’m happy. In fact, I think it might be time to pack my things.

The Persecution of Julian Assange Matters … Your Opinion of the Man Does Not

April 8, 2019 on Featured, Ladder, Media by Caitlin Johnstone

The unjust persecution of Julian Assange (and the knock-on effects the media will feel) should be the point we’re discussing—not your personal opinion of him.

Biden Appears in Video to Apologize … Minus an Apology

April 4, 2019 on Featured, Ladder, Media by TBS Newsbot

Joe Biden published a video explaining how he understood his behavior was untoward. There was an important piece missing, however.

If We Want Better Journalism, Make the Industry More Diverse

March 20, 2019 on Featured, Ladder, Media by Tim Dunlop

In the wake of Christchurch, there are lessons to be learned about how the media enabled such anti-Muslim sentiment. The solution is simple: make journalism a far more diverse conversation.

How to Say “I’m Sorry”

February 13, 2019 on Featured, Ladder, Media by Lisa Leopold

Somehow, it’s something we’re yet to master – the public apology. As a scholar of language, it’s easy to spot the holes many plunge into.

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