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fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Your 2026 Art Book Reading List

If the internet began as a dream of a decentralized network, why would a history of it stick to the center? Mindy Seu takes this idea to heart in A Sexual History of the Internet. A synthesis of artist book, historical study, and performance piece, the project looks to cyberfeminists, sex workers, and others who have shaped online culture from the margins.
Arts
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Why gender-based violence in South Africa is now a national emergency

South African women halted work to protest gender-based violence, using online colour-based activism; Malian women face deadly risks as visibility on social platforms grows.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The Power of Not Caring

Choosing not to care about social expectations frees individuals to prioritize authentic comfort, resist gendered norms, and focus approval on what truly matters.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Icy roads': How Waze users are warning migrants of ICE raids

Migrant advocacy organizations like the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) support the use of digital platforms as a lifeline for undocumented individuals during heightened immigration enforcement.
Digital life
Video games
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Kids are turning Roblox into a virtual protest ground against ICE

Roblox is becoming a digital platform for youth to engage in protests against immigration policies, reflecting real-world social issues.
Digital life
fromWIRED
8 months ago

Trump Wants to Erase Black History. These Digital Archivists Are Racing to Save It

Museums are seen as public trusts, with attacks on them symbolizing an effort to dictate cultural belonging.
Social media has become crucial for digital resistance, highlighting the importance of information access in the face of manipulation.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

"It's Just a Trend": The Gaslighting of Digital Activists

Digital activism is a crucial tool for youth to mobilize change and amplify voices, despite generational resistance.
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