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Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

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Hong Kong protesters knock down alleged ‘facial recognition tower’

Sierra Juarez is a freelance journalist and fact-checker based in Mexico. She most enjoys writing about human rights and politics and working in audience engagement. Her work has appeared in the Texas Tribune, the Austin American–Statesman, and the San Antonio Current.

Sierra Juarez

Andy Ngo seen laughing as Patriot Prayer members plan an attack in newly emerged video

Man claims ex-girlfriend killed his dog after he broke up with her

Alex Dalbey is a writer and zinester currently living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They have written for The Daily Dot, Kill Screen, The Lingerie Addict, and Bullet Points.

Alex Dalbey

Cory Booker says nonbinary ‘niephew’ taught him about trans issues

David Gilmour is a reporter who specializes in national politics, internet culture, and technology.

David Gilmour

Two ICE officers are seen from the back arresting a man in a white t-shirt

Redaction error reveals ICE is paying Palantir $49 million

A former New York Teaching Fellow, her writing has been featured in Reductress, Rolling Stone, Mic, Someecards, and more.

Nayomi Reghay

Swipe This! Why does my BFF get more likes on Instagram than me?

Elizabeth VanMetre is a reporter based in Wyoming. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School, and her work has appeared on ETOnline, the New York Daily News, Yahoo Travel, and more. She hosts a local morning show in Wyoming.

Elizabeth VanMetre

Instagram model Rianne Meijer on keeping it real with her followers

Samira Sadeque is a New York-based journalist reporting on immigration and mental health, and will sometimes write about memes and dinosaurs too. Her work also appears in Reuters, NPR, and NBC among other publications. She graduated from Columbia Journalism School, and her work has been nominated for SAJA awards.

Samira Sadeque

ICE deported a Detroit man who came to the U.S. as a baby. He died in Iraq without insulin

Billie Eilish’s merch pulled off website after admitting to using stolen anime art

Ignacio Martinez is a reporter specializing in online gaming and political communities. His work has previously appeared in the Texas Observer and on the airwaves at KVRX 91.7 FM. He is based in Austin, Texas, and you can follow him on Twitter at @NacioMartinez.

Ignacio Martinez

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‘Free Palestine’ username lands Final Fantasy XIV player in a digital jail cell

Siobhan Ball is a historian, archivist, and journalist. She also writes for Autostraddle and bi.org

Siobhan Ball

Gundam Guy and the woman who made him a meme are married

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As India blocks internet, Instagram goes #RedForKashmir

Nahila Bonfiglio reports on geek culture and gaming. Her work has also appeared on KUT&#8217;s Texas Standard (Austin), KPAC-FM (San Antonio), and the Daily Texan.

Nahila Bonfiglio

TikTok teen says she’s Ted Bundy’s granddaughter (updated)

El paso shooter posted an online manifesto to 8chan

The El Paso shooter’s alleged manifesto was posted on 8chan minutes before attack 

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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