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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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“This wasn’t harming anybody”: Florida residents are removing their license plate covers after confusing new law spooks drivers

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“This is America”: Video of immigrant-owned restaurant helping pepper-sprayed cop sparks mixed reactions

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‘It’s not worth it’: Can you get arrested for having an Amazon Fire Stick?

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‘That is not an official CIA account’: Trump’s social media platform is filled with fake government profiles

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Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act

Everyone hates the new Republican anti-encryption bill—except for cops

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Twitter bans collective behind BlueLeaks

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You can donate to the inmate who beat up the Charleston shooter

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What to do if police make you wait for a drug dog now

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Police can no longer make you wait for drug dogs to arrive during a traffic stop

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