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

Kahron Spearman

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‘Please don’t yell at my kids today’: Mom confronts bus driver who allegedly makes her kids cry every day

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

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‘So you’re taking her education away over her dress code?’: Mother sticks up for teen daughter, sparking dress code debate

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

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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.

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

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TikTok teen says he found mom’s secret phone that has access to all his texts, photos, social media

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.

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Beauty influencer’s husband uses Instagram to roleplay as their unborn child

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Swipe This! My boyfriend’s mom is stalking me on social media

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.

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Dad surprises daughter with photo evidence that he once dated Salma Hayek 

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

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Gender reveal party creator says the events are out of control

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‘Me Explaining’ meme shows what moms put up with from their kids

Dominic-Madori Davis is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California. She covers the internet, politics, and social issues.

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Parents are spending thousands on YouTube camps that teach kids how to be famous (updated)

Josh Katzowitz is a former staff writer at the Daily Dot specializing in YouTube and boxing. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times. A longtime sports writer, he&#8217;s covered the NFL for CBSSports.com and boxing for Forbes. His work has been noted twice in the Best American Sports Writing book series.

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The Momo suicide challenge on YouTube is terrifying parents

Alexis Tatum is a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. She&#8217;s a former editorial intern with the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Orange magazine, the Daily Texan, and the Houston Defender.

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Instagram published a parents' guide facing criticism for suggesting teens are at risk of being bullied if they don't use the app.

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