Katie Balevic
Katie Balevic is an editorial intern at the Daily Dot where she enjoys covering social justice issues and politics. Her previous work has appeared in the Daily Texan, the Victoria Advocate, and the Houston Defender.
How a 10-second Disney jingle became a meme in Thailand
The songwriter is ‘amused, flattered, and relieved’ by the meme.
On Jul 15, 2019 by Katie Balevic
The fake, viral Momo challenge is becoming a horror movie
The film will have the same producer of ‘It.’
On Jul 10, 2019 by Katie Balevic
YouTube executive blames his father’s murder for calling police on a Black man
‘My father was murdered outside his home by a trespasser who he confronted alone.’
#JusticeForElijah trends after man slits Black teen’s throat over rap music
He claims the rap music made him feel ‘unsafe.’
On Jul 8, 2019 by Katie Balevic
People are licking ice cream and then putting it back on the shelf for this viral challenge
It’s just as gross as it sounds.
On Jul 3, 2019 by Katie Balevic
CBS All Access is giving away a free one-month trial—but you have to act fast
You have a little over a day left to take advantage of this offer.
Women say Jake Paul’s team kicked them out of party, made transphobic comments
‘We’re not real girls apparently.’
On Jul 1, 2019 by Katie Balevic
Border Patrol officers reportedly mocked migrant deaths in secret Facebook group
9,500 Border Patrol officers are members of the secret group.
How to add text on TikTok
Sure, TikTok videos are great, but there’s something to be said for the written word.
This story of a woman applying for a job epitomizes the digital divide
How do you apply for a job online without a computer or an email address?
On Jun 26, 2019 by Katie Balevic
Billie Eilish fans fend off objectifying comments on tank top photo
There’s a difference between a compliment and a creepy comment.
On Jun 24, 2019 by Katie Balevic
Ta-Nehisi Coates dismantles Mitch McConnell’s anti-reparations argument
He came with receipts.
On Jun 19, 2019 by Katie Balevic
Hasan Minhaj explains why your internet sucks in ‘Patriot Act’ episode, puts it on DVD
Minhaj addressed internet access disparities in the latest episode of Netflix’s ‘Patriot Act.’
On Jun 17, 2019 by Katie Balevic
Couple calls for boycott of dog walker app Wag! after their dog was abducted
Benny’s safe—but the dog’s owners are demanding changes.
Social media is helping raise awareness about massacres in Sudan
Sudan is in the middle of a revolution, and a social media campaign is playing a part.
On Jun 12, 2019 by Katie Balevic
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