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Civic fictions at conferences

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Liz Henry

Because of the Amina and Paula Brooks controversies and my part in unraveling them, I spent the last few weeks talking with media and giving talks about online hoaxes, identity, sockpuppets, and astroturfing. I did an impromptu lightning talk at … finish reading Civic fictions at conferences

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Dealing with Internet Drama in Feminist Discourse – SXSWi panel report

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Liz Henry

The Internet Drama in Feminist Discourse panel was led by Rachel (RMJ) from Deeply Problematic and Garland Grey from Tiger Beatdown. My notes are fairly sketchy. Many people in the room spoke up but I didn’t record everything and wasn’t … finish reading Dealing with Internet Drama in Feminist Discourse – SXSWi panel report

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Hovering around the edges of SXSW

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Liz Henry

Hello from Texas! I’m enjoying every second of driving around and talking and seeing things, post oaks, creeks, weird little sheds, retaining walls with junk and painted tiles cemented into them, I love south 1st and brightly painted mexican restaurants, … finish reading Hovering around the edges of SXSW

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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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OSCON fashion, Ignite, and beyond

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Liz Henry

I had a fabulous time at OSCON! In the spirit of my notes on the geek dress code, here’s an OSCON fashion report. Glasses were definitely IN. Me and Mario G. spaced out for a long time wearing these Trip … finish reading OSCON fashion, Ignite, and beyond

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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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Access Sex: panel at SexTech conference

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Liz Henry

The Access Sex panel on sex education, sexual health, and people with disabilities was just beautiful. Panelists: Cory Silverberg (http://sexuality.about.com/mbiopage.htm), Bethany Stevens (Morehouse School of Medicine), Liz Henry (BlogHer), Jen Cole (GimpGirl) Cory Silverberg opened by asking some questions about … finish reading Access Sex: panel at SexTech conference

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Sex:Tech talk on Sex and Disability (Access Sex)

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Liz Henry

Here are my notes for a panel on Sex and Disability coming up this afternoon at Sex:Tech 2009 in San Francisco. It’s a conference for health workers and sex educators. I’ll post my report on the conference and the panel … finish reading Sex:Tech talk on Sex and Disability (Access Sex)

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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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Talking at ETech this Thursday: DIY for People with Disabilities

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Liz Henry

I’m going to be speaking at ETech in a couple of days about technology, culture, and disability/access invention. I’m all fizzy with enthusiasm and can’t wait to give the talk and see what people about afterwards! If you’re curious, Here’s … finish reading Talking at ETech this Thursday: DIY for People with Disabilities

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