Category Archives: good read

Interview with AllThingsD’s Kara Swisher, from Mediabistro

What was your primary motivation for launching AllThingsD.com? Well, we started with the conference. We actually wanted to start with the website, but the people at Dow Jones didn’t want us to do that. But we felt like there was … Read More

Web Series Brings the Laughs, from Buzzfeed

Praised by iconic film critic Roger Ebert, notable playwright Eve Ensler and my favorite actress from Curb Your Enthusiasm, Suzy Soro, if you haven’t heard of “The Louise Log” now is the time to get hip. The web series is … Read More

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On Showing Support with the Marriage Equality Avatar from Mommy Nani Booboo

I’ve given you my priceless opinion before about changing Facebook avatars for a cause. For the most part, it does little in terms of action or funds for whatever the cause of the month actually is.  I’ve been vocal about not … Read More

Popular Science Blog is Run by Woman to Surprise of Facebook, from the Guardian

A swath of science fans expressed shock Wednesday upon learning that a popular science Facebook page is run by a woman. Elise Andrew, an English blogger living in Canada, posted a link promoting her Twitter feed on her I F*cking … Read More

Technology and the Future of Feminism from The F-Bomb

While establishing our voices and a strong community is one of the great strengths of feminist blogging, critics often imply that this is our only means of activism, and that it is insufficient. The argument seems to be that we’re … Read More

The Art of Not Quitting, from The Hustle

Once my work was online I caught myself measuring my own definition of success – making the art, committing to the process, believing in the work – against the other definitions of success that exist around artwork in the public … Read More

My Love Affair with this Job, from Say Yes to Hoboken

I’m still amazed that this hobby that turned into a full blown career. I feel really lucky to be where I’m at. People are always so curious how it works so I thought I’d break it down for you, earning … Read More

How Bloggers Can Use Vine, From Kludgy Mom

Now you might be asking yourself: as a blogger, what use do I have for a 6-second mini-movie? And I’d say plenty! Here are some ways that I think bloggers might begin to use Vine as a new tool in … Read More

Why Are We Here? from Project: Underblog

I learned through my research that, no matter how big (or small) your blog may be, each one of us craves a space for our voices to be heard.  We want the catharsis that comes from sharing our triumphs and … Read More

GOOD READ: What are they good for?

What do you think about the meme-ification of the 2012 election? Big Bird? Paul Ryan Gosling? Hey Girl, It’s Paul Ryan? RomCom2012? Eastwooding? Invisible Obama? Binders Full Of Women? Text From Hillary ? And then, the “Best Political Memes“? Do … Read More