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Moises Mendez II is a recent graduate from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He is a freelance journalist based in New York City writing about everything from music to LGBTQ issues.

Moises Mendez II

‘The victim narrative really stresses me out’: Black TikToker says white model told her to ‘lawyer up’ over video pointing out her privilege

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

In a TikTok, plus size influencer Moe Olivia said her content is being removed because she is fat.

‘TikTok only enforces the rules if you’re fat’: Plus-size influencer says TikTok suppressed her ‘get ready with me’ video

Dan Latu is a freelance journalist writing about the internet and culture. Previously, his work has appeared in the Real Deal and Columbia News Service.

Dan Latu

‘I clearly placed it in the bag’: Walgreens cashier says white customer accused her of stealing gift card—viral TikTok shows otherwise

Clara is a full-time digital nomad writing about culture, food, and music. Her work has been featured in publications such as Refinery29, the Austin Chronicle, USA Today, and NiceKicks. She aims to be quicker on her feet than Borat&#8217;s lawyers.

Clara Wang

‘What are you doing putting this chicken out for purchase?’: TikToker questions ‘puffed up’ bag of chicken legs from Walmart

Kathleen is a Honolulu-based freelance writer, editor and communications strategist who has been published by the New York Times, Vice, Huffington Post, Hana Hou!, and more. She&#8217;s worked in the communication departments at the Honolulu Museum of Art, ACLU of Hawaii and Hawaii Community Foundation. When she&#8217;s not writing, she can be found in the ocean, walking her rescue poi dog or oil painting.

Kathleen Wong

‘I don’t want a female working on my car’: Karen refuses to be helped by a woman, demands male worker at car dealership

In a viral TikTok, a woman says a Motel 6 kicked her out to sleep on the street.

‘No shelters open, have COVID’: Unhoused TikToker says Motel 6 kicked her out for being 30 minutes late on payment (updated)

‘They treat their employees so bad’: Five Below worker receives keychain as reward for hard work, sparking debate

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

‘They be so quick to discipline’: Whataburger worker says he was docked $250 from his paycheck after missing 1 day of work

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

woman and security guards inside a shoe store

‘The only time I’ll agree with a Karen’: TikToker says Karen called security on shoe store over resale sneakers, sparking debate

Dana Ysabel Dela Cruz (they/she) is a Brooklyn-based writer, educator, and grad student at the Pratt Institute School of Information. Their work has appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent, Huffington Post, and AsAmNews.

Dana Ysabel Dela Cruz

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‘I simply can’t survive like this’: Teacher quits over unlivable pay, documents students’ reaction in viral TikTok

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‘Host had a few controlling quirks’: TikToker shows list of rules from Airbnb host, sparking debate

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

‘I left the house thinking that I was going to come back’: TikToker says landlord kicked her out after she already paid rent

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

‘He’s watching over you’: Viral TikTok seemingly shows woman’s dead boyfriend’s Juul firing itself

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‘Quitting right there’: Viral TikTok showing mountain of receipts at Starbucks sparks debate over mobile ordering

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

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