Sexism in tech isn’t just a nuisance to women; it makes it harder for women to function at their jobs.
Media
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The Evolution of MSNBC
It’s changed its ideological stripes before, and could again.
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Always Be Monologuing
Al Pacino’s endless arias are the only thing that save David Mamet’s Phil Spector from being mere propaganda.
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Have You Heard? Feminism’s Over!
As this week’s New York magazine cover story shows, trend pieces heralding the return of “retro values” have become a tired cliché.
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Asking Serious People Silly Questions
As usual, journalists can’t talk about marijuana without turning into Beavis and Butthead.
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Just How Bad Is Television News?
A new report says it’s bleak, but maybe things aren’t as bad as they look.
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Working for Free on TV
Many writers who would never give away their work for free do so whenever they go on television.
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How Many Big-Time Pundits Are Plagiarists?
They pass off other people’s words as their own all the time, but since those people work for them, it’s supposed to be OK.
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Fake Prostitutes, Fake Terrorists, and the Trouble with Conservative Media
Does the belief that your opponents are corrupt to their very core make actual journalism impossible?
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How Much of a Market Is There on the Right for Real Reporting?
Erick Erickson of RedState wants to find out, but he’ll probably be disappointed.
