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

Phil West

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‘We stopped using dryer sheets for this exact reason’: Woman cleans her dryer. Then repairman says she was lucky her house didn’t burn down

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

Woman looking shocked on left. Southwest sign at airport on right.

‘I honestly have no advice for them’: Expert calls out Southwest’s new bag policy. Then she reveals a loophole that may cost you

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.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘And that’s why you don’t listen to dealership recommendations’: Expert shows what a Kia’s engine looks like after 10,000-mile oil changes

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

‘Do NOT buy’: Man spots townhouse for sale. Then he sees it’s Ryan Homes

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

Rachel Kiley

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Reader’s insistence it’s ‘weird’ not to imagine yourself as the main character in every book sparks heated debate

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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‘My arm got stuck’: Alaila Everett, track star involved in a baton incident, shares new footage from the event

Rebecca Leib

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The viral ‘bacon, egg, and cheese’ meme, explained

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

‘I no longer include these as one of my protein drinks’: Expert buys bottle of Premier Protein. Then he reveals what’s actually in it

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

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‘A little yikes’: TikTok discovered Joni Mitchell’s blackface era and now Gen Z is torn over her legacy

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‘In front of his wife!’: Ulta Beauty worker says man came up to register with his wife. Then he says something out of pocket

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

Katherine Huggins

Rep. Brandon Gill speaks in an interview.

Far-right fumes after discovering anti-‘multiculturalism’ congressman  married to Indian-American

Nate Wolf is a reporter based in New York City. His work has appeared in the Chief, InsuranceNewsNet, and Deadspin.

Nate Wolf

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Mahmoud Khalil protesters swarm Trump Tower, occupy lobby

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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‘Without even being on’: Woman buys Dodge Charger. Then it starts smoking 5 days later

Photo Illustration of Gavin Newsom in front of an empty podcast /studio.

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

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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