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“Why does NASCAR have a LinkedIn page?”: NASCAR flamed for Pride Month post on LinkedIn

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.

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Nick Offerman blasts bigot who used his “Parks and Recreation” character for an anti-Pride post

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“Sister, I’m pickled”: How a throwaway drag comment became the meme of the month

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Straight men are dressing “gay chic” and gay men are dressing “macho,” according to TikTok

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Fashion critic slams Levi’s for using pink triangles in Pride Month merch without context: “Almost took my breath away when I saw it”

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‘It’s as easy as this’: Robert De Niro’s short, loving message to his trans daughter praised as a masterclass in fatherhood

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Fans can’t stop yearning over the new Lucy Dacus album

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‘He was fully IN the restroom’: This 6’4″ woman says she was mistaken for trans and fired from Walmart. Now she’s speaking out

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The comeback of lavender marriages: TikTok, taxes, and tired singles

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‘I’m sorry I didn’t mean to…’: Woman notices fellow bar customer has a scissors tattoo. Then she discovers what it actually means

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Gavin Newsom taking advice from history’s greatest monsters is the hot new left-wing meme

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Prominent detransitioner ‘Maia Poet’ accused of familial ties to vocal anti-trans advocacy group

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‘Started sobbing 3 slides in’: This gay couple’s love story, told through a park bench, is leaving everyone in tears

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