1. I love the work they do over at Rookie and this piece talking about how people assume that things liked by or aimed at or produced by teen girls is perhaps accidentally good, or good for something for teen girls, is really good.
2. I am quite a bit biased, but thought this piece suggesting the best sitcom about nerds on TV right now is "Parks and Recreation" made some great points. 
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