{
  "id": 8900799,
  "title": "Justice for CSS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/justice-for-css-8900799",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Wired Business",
    "slug": "wired-business",
    "url": "https://www.wired.com/story/justice-for-css/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CSS, a style sheet language, is often misunderstood as not being a programming language. While it's true that CSS doesn't execute or contain a compile step like other languages, dismissing it as trivial is a mistake. In 1996, the initial CSS specification had around 50 properties, and today there are at least 10 times as many. CSS has evolved and become capable, with examples such as recreating Doom, building holographic Pokémon cards, and even an experimental database-query engine. Despite its power, CSS is often overlooked and dismissed as less than or purely decorative. This disrespect for CSS stems from various factors, including its perceived \"feminine\" nature and the association of style with femininity. Furthermore, CSS developers work on the frontend, which is often perceived as \"Female Work.\" This perception affects programmer salaries, sought-after skills, and job interview processes. To combat such biases, some professionals brand themselves unmistakably backend-y, avoiding frontend tasks altogether. The lack of recognition and appreciation for CSS has led to a uniform appearance across websites, especially in the realm of startups where frameworks play a dominant role. Women and nonbinary individuals are underrepresented in CSS development, with only 11% being women and 3% being nonbinary or gender-nonconforming, compared to 6% and 1% in the JavaScript community. This disparity highlights the need for more diversity and representation in the field.",
  "summary": "In defense of the girliest programming language.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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        "outlet": "Wired",
        "title": "Justice for CSS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/justice-for-css",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}