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

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

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“When they think no one’s looking”: Video shows LAPD officers stomping Los Angeles protestor while on horseback

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TSA says it does not accept Costco cards as form of Real ID—Yes, you read that right

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“This will hurt Trump a lot”: Russia offers Elon Musk an escape amid his rocky relationship with Trump

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“Always More Commercials”: Movie-goers erupt in rage after AMC announces “even more commercials” will play before screenings

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“I’d rather find out she was a Scientologist or something”: Natasha Lyonne responds to the AI backlash over her directorial debut “Uncanny Valley”

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