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Despite Its Virtues, It Is Time to Let the NHS Die - Lotus Eaters (Rory Cranstoun)

California sues Activision Blizzard over alleged harassment - BBC

The Full Complaint - Superior Court of California

Feminist Critics of Video Games Facing Threats in ‘GamerGate’ Campaign - The New York Times (2014)

Allegation
I also have other incidents described here, and some not, in several areas.

It was wonderful to work there; sometimes it wasn’t.

Most of my coworkers were wonderful, talented people who cared about quality games.

And some weren’t. The problem was the lack of accountability.
— 💖💛💙Stephanie “The Vaxxed” Krutsick🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸 (@skrutsick) July 22, 2021

I will also say this is the first time I’ve publicly said this name, and I still feel dread about the fact that I did. Still. It’s really difficult to not delete this thread.
— 💖💛💙Stephanie “The Vaxxed” Krutsick🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸 (@skrutsick) July 22, 2021

PS if you think this is just a blizzard thing, you are mistaken. This is the industry, especially before 2015 or so.
— 💖💛💙Stephanie “The Vaxxed” Krutsick🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸 (@skrutsick) July 22, 2021

This is endemic to the industry, and many of the offenders are working for other companies now. Support the claim, & show that women should be believed. Support the idea that this won’t be tolerated in any company. But don’t harass people who are just trying to make games & live.
— 💖💛💙Stephanie “The Vaxxed” Krutsick🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸 (@skrutsick) July 22, 2021

Link to the full complaint and allegations, as the original tweeter has privatized for safety:https://t.co/A9USwE5cvq
— 💖💛💙Stephanie “The Vaxxed” Krutsick🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸 (@skrutsick) July 24, 2021

woman asks why women look like victoria secret catalogues - Video

"Many of us will not be working today in solidarity with the women that came forward."
Many of us will not be working today in solidarity with the women that came forward. The statements made by ABK do not represent us. We believe women, and we will continue to strive to do better and hold others accountable. Actions speak louder than words.
— Muffvanas (@Muffinus) July 23, 2021

Blizzard Devs Say Some Men Were Sexually Harassed, Too - Kotaku

More stories about Activision/Blizzard
Real ally y’all. pic.twitter.com/QCi7nhieSD
— Dani Bat (@DaniBat) July 24, 2021

Over 1,000 Activision Blizzard Employees Sign Letter Condemning Company's Response To Allegations - Kotauku

“truly meritless and irresponsible lawsuit”
this was sent to Activision employees by CCO Frances Townsend today

lot of doubling down on theme of "We are not bad, we are good, actually." pic.twitter.com/ojDnktfLI4
— Paul Tassi (@PaulTassi) July 23, 2021

Here’s Why Everyone’s Talking About the Okie Boomer Girl from TikTok - Distractify

Encouraging simping
SIMPING IS KING SH*T!!!
— neekolul 🇲🇽 (@neekolul) December 14, 2020

‘OK Boomer’ TikTok influencer called hypocrite after showing off $2million flat - Indy100

Woman goes viral after dancing video endorsing Bernie Sanders then loses all her new followers - The Chronicle

Twitch Streamer Pokimane opens up about rumors of her dating - Sportskeeda

Lilypichu hits back at claims “simps” are only reason female Twitch stars get views - Dexerto

Twitch bans ‘simp’ - The Verge

Pokimane explains why 'men have it easy' in the online streaming industry - Sportskeeda

Dude pays 10k to meet a girl he follows on OnlyFans. All he got was a hug. One month later, that money is funding a trip for her and her actual bf that she had the entire time.

My Opinion: Most Men Aren’t Husband Material - Bolde

Democratic Mayors Defunded Their Police, While Spending Millions On Their Own Police Protection - Forbes

"It’s not a slogan. It’s a mandate for keeping our people alive. Defund the police."
With all due respect, Mr. President—let’s talk about losing people. We lost Michael Brown Jr. We lost Breonna Taylor. We’re losing our loved ones to police violence.

It’s not a slogan. It’s a mandate for keeping our people alive. Defund the police. https://t.co/Wsxp1Y1bBi
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) December 2, 2020

St. Louis' 2020 homicide rate is highest in 50 years - ABC

‘Squad’ Member Cori Bush Spent $70K On Private Security Even As She Called To Defund The Police - International Business Times

Threats
TW: white supremacist violence pic.twitter.com/XRoEDtqdXA
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 22, 2021

TW: white supremacist violence pic.twitter.com/S4ueFWJ1gM
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 22, 2021

TW: white supremacist violence pic.twitter.com/eiB8JKcggY
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 22, 2021

TW: white supremacist violence pic.twitter.com/eiB8JKcggY
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 22, 2021

TW: white supremacist violence pic.twitter.com/mTmUpljDiO
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 22, 2021

TW: white supremacist violence pic.twitter.com/aGW6y8j3IC
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 22, 2021

TW: white supremacist violence pic.twitter.com/8H1K862d4j
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 22, 2021

Oops
I just went to your website and this is your contact form. The red asterisks mean “required.”
This means your screenshot was taken before the form was submitted. So did you fill the form out yourself and accidentally take the screenshot before it was submitted?
Awfully fishy. pic.twitter.com/yKykg3Q18D
— Nathan Tucker (@ntucker79) July 24, 2021

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