By Rachel Berger One of the more unsettling truths about the Internet generation is that our eyes tend to glaze over when we see the words “Terms and Conditions” when registering for an online service. In case you skipped the fine print, allow me to draw attention to what Facebook lists under “Safety” in its…
By Rachel Berger Every day on my way to school, I’m struck by the contrast between these two subway advertisements. The first one, unfortunately, I’ve been seeing everywhere, and it always makes me want to hit something. The text, if you can’t make it out, reads “Less lawyer. More appeal.” The image speaks for itself:…
By Rachel Berger The average Facebook user: Male or female? Not sure? What about the YouTube troll posting grammatically incorrect homophobic slurs? The preteen playing games on Neopets.com? The author of Harry Potter romance stories on Fanfiction.net? The viewer of a porn site? The gender line may blur, bend, or blip briefly out of existence,…
Rachel Berger is a NYC student, reader, and writer who often wishes she had more time to read, write, and study. You can find her online at personalslashpolitical.blogspot.com. This holiday season, are you looking for a gift that’s “unique”? That’s perfect for everyone, from your significant other to your mom? That’s “a valuable choice during these…
Rachel Berger is a NYC student, reader, and writer who often wishes she had more time to read, write, and study. You can find her online at personalslashpolitical.blogspot.com. Walking home after dark a few nights ago, I passed a pair of guys sprawled on a park bench. As I reached the corner, one of them…
By Rachel Berger I’m a NYC student, reader, writer who often wishes she had more time to read, write and study. You can find me online at personalslashpolitical.blogspot.com On Friday, October 22nd, I had the pleasure of attending the SPARK Summit at Hunter College and hearing Geena Davis speak. Almost any experience is sweetened by…