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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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“What is this?”: Woman has a C-section while giving birth. Now she says something was left inside her

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Viral Politics

“In a red state, she blames the left”: GOP lawmaker passes the blame after Florida abortion law fear threatens her own health

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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“You’ll never go broke making people skinny”: Denmark’s economy skyrockets—all thanks to high demand for weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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Culture

Luigi Mangione lists the things he’s grateful for on his 27th birthday. They include letters, “Latinas,” and memes

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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“In the USA, health is a business”: Doctor details the major price difference of medicine in India vs. United States

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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“Get out of my office”: Physical therapist has appointment with patient. Then he tells her he had a dream about her last night

Laiken Neumann is a Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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‘Basically they hate us…’: Nurses receive ‘gifts’ from employers for Nurses Week. Then they see what’s inside the plastic bag

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

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‘I wasn’t officially diagnosed’: Women with endometriosis are posting about poor medical care online. Will doctors finally start listening?

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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‘You must’ve been THEEEEEE elite employee’: Woman doesn’t show up to work. Then a cop shows up at her door

Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

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‘Why did I feel like I was just at work?’: Is HBO’s newest medical drama ‘The Pitt’ really that accurate? Experts weigh in

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

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‘They NEVER told me this’: Medical tech says you need to flush your kidneys after this common procedure. Here’s what the science says

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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‘Righteous Gemstones’ star says Instagram deleted her posts calling out UnitedHealthcare for denying a claim

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‘It’s the biggest mistake of my life’: Woman gets LASIK. Then she gets this ‘rare complication’ 17 days later

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

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Woman’s prescription comes out to $45. Then she asks the pharmacy worker for a discount

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

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