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Italian Wikipedia protests censorship law

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Liz Henry

The Italian Wikipedia just blacked out its site in protest of a proposed law that would function to censor the Internet — mostly targeted at bloggers and online journalists. A group called Populo Viola are protesting in Rome. Hurray, Purple … finish reading Italian Wikipedia protests censorship law

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BlogHer Community Keynote – Geeky!

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Liz Henry

Here’s my post for the BlogHer ’10 Community Keynote. I’m still backstage listening to the other great readings! What a rush to read for over 2000 amazing, writerly, geeky women! I’m all like OMG Double Rainbow It’s So Intense! What … finish reading BlogHer Community Keynote – Geeky!

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Disability Blog Carnival #59: Disability and Work

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Liz Henry

The theme for the Disability Blog Carnival #59 is Work and Disability. It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Thank you to Penny from the Disability Studies Blog for co-ordinating the Disability Blog Carnival through 60 issues! Thank you all for … finish reading Disability Blog Carnival #59: Disability and Work

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A decent airline experience for once

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Liz Henry

Flying while disabled often tries my patience. Today’s experience on Delta was actually decent. I’m so surprised. Though I missed my flight the ticket agents got me on another one a few hours later. The guy in the pink tie … finish reading A decent airline experience for once

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Disability Blog Carnival #59: Disability and Work

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Liz Henry

I read the other day on Disability Studies blog that they were thinking of ending the Disability Blog Carnival. I’d like to see it keep going! So I offered to host this month’s edition, on Work, in honor of October … finish reading Disability Blog Carnival #59: Disability and Work

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Changing ableist, racist, and sexist language habits

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Liz Henry

I really appreciate efforts in the blogosphere to change people’s habits of speech. Language is important and changes all the time for various reasons. Discouraging casual and thoughtless ableist, racist, misogynist habits of thought seems like a good reason to … finish reading Changing ableist, racist, and sexist language habits

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Geek Lab at BlogHer 09: Hold my hand please!

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Liz Henry

Can’t wait for BlogHer! I’ll Be Geeking Out Mostly I’ll be in the Geek Lab area, so look for me there and say hi! Lately I’m having a little trouble with mobility even in my ultralight wheelchair, so I will … finish reading Geek Lab at BlogHer 09: Hold my hand please!

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Immediate housing needed in San Francisco

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Liz Henry

K. and her three kids need a small apartment in San Francisco as soon as possible. A one bedroom apartment would work. They’re looking for a rental or sublet through September, when they have housing lined up. K. was the … finish reading Immediate housing needed in San Francisco

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SXSWi: Fighting online misogyny panel

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Liz Henry

Thank you!!! times a hundred to Nalo Hopkinson who just now took my rough live transcript and cleaned it up and emailed it back to me so I could post it. Thank you Nalo! You rock so hard. *** That’s … finish reading SXSWi: Fighting online misogyny panel

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She’s Geeky – Tour of WordPress template code

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Liz Henry

There were 20 or so people at this talk, including non-programmers and programmers wondering if they should install WordPress, and bloggers and admins already familiar with WordPress. We did a round of introductions: * Graphic designer interested in what degree … finish reading She’s Geeky – Tour of WordPress template code

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