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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.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘Exactly what I expected’: Target shopper catches customers taking advantage of the ‘She deserved the purse’ trend

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘Our worst nightmare’: Couple warns against Tesla after it shut down and locked their 10-month-old daughter inside

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘I know everything about this little girl’: Expert issues warning about Goodwill after finding this common donation

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘I go to pick him up just to get told my child was absent’: Woman says school misplaced her child

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‘It comes to life’: Walmart worker calls out ‘creepy’ toy being sold at the store

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

Mom calls out Kmart after noticing something about boys' and girls' clothes

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‘I’ve noticed this too and it upsets me A LOT’: Mom calls out Kmart after noticing something about boys’ and girls’ clothes

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‘That’s why I have no animal clothes for my boy’: Shopper calls out Carter’s after noticing something about the boys’ and girls’ clothes

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‘Is this the new wave of learning?’: Mom goes to Walmart to buy toys. She’s shocked at what she learns

Woman cries after getting ‘mom-shamed’ for letting her child get her ears pierced at Claire’s

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‘I’m a disgusting excuse for a mother’: Woman cries after getting ‘mom-shamed’ for letting her child get her ears pierced at Claire’s

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‘As a mom of 2 boys, I hope all restaurants start doing this’: Woman says she was charged $50 ‘unruly children’ fee at restaurant

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

Tricia Crimmins

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Baltimore’s Baby Bonus ballot measure is in turmoil

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

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‘I would be petrified’: Woman says American Airlines left her 15-year-old brother stranded in airport for almost 24 hours. They gave him a $12 snack voucher

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘You brought your kid with impetigo to Disney’: Mom slams thief for stealing her Stanley cup at Disneyland. It backfires

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘Am I overreacting?’: Mom shows ‘weird’ label inside of children’s clothes from Old Navy

Woman shares air conditioning hack you can get at Home Depot for $20

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‘The best summer hack for your baby’: Woman shares air conditioning hack she bought at Home Depot for $20

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