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Kelsey McKinney

Kelsey McKinney

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    Latest articles by Kelsey McKinney

    Technology
    Reddit’s reaction to the Sony hack: the company values corporations more than womenReddit’s reaction to the Sony hack: the company values corporations more than women
    Technology

    Reddit pulled down Sony hack data in hours. That’s a week faster than Celebgate

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    JK Rowling held an impromptu Twitter AMAJK Rowling held an impromptu Twitter AMA
    Culture

    Here are her best answers.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Sony hackers imply threats of physical terrorismSony hackers imply threats of physical terrorism
    Culture

    Those behind the Sony hack have graduated from threatening to release more information to threats of terrorism.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    5 old posters warn about the dangers of letting women vote5 old posters warn about the dangers of letting women vote
    Culture

    There have always been those who have been against progress and equality for women.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Taylor Swift is the humblebrag masterTaylor Swift is the humblebrag master
    Culture

    Taylor Swift, country-pop princess, high-waisted shorts aficionado, and queen of the humblebrag

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Green Day will enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next yearGreen Day will enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year
    Culture

    The American idiots will get some big time recognition next year

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Everything you need to know about Nicki Minaj’s new album — and her latest controversyEverything you need to know about Nicki Minaj’s new album — and her latest controversy
    Culture

    “Anaconda” isn’t the best song on Minaj’s new album, but “Only” isn’t either.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Charli XCX made two of 2014’s biggest hits, and just dropped one of its best albumsCharli XCX made two of 2014’s biggest hits, and just dropped one of its best albums
    Culture

    So should you be paying attention to Charli XCX? If you care about pop music and where it’s going, definitely.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    After almost 15 years, D’Angelo is back and he’s as good as everAfter almost 15 years, D’Angelo is back and he’s as good as ever
    Culture

    Why was everybody so excited about an album from someone who hasn’t released one in 15 years?

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Amal Clooney married down. She’s way more fascinating than George.Amal Clooney married down. She’s way more fascinating than George.
    Culture

    Getting married is the least interesting thing she did this year.

    By Kelsey McKinney