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Jessica Machado is the former IRL editor of the Daily Dot. Previously, she was an associate editor at Rolling Stone. Her work has been published in the Washington Post, Elle, Vice, Salon, BuzzFeed, Guernica, Bitch, Bust, the Cut, the Awl, the Toast, among others.

Jessica Machado

Putin and Trump ‘romance’ jokes are nothing short of homophobia

Amrita Khalid is a technology and politics reporter who specializes in breaking down complex issues into practical, useful terms. A former contributor to CQ, a Congressional news and analysis site, she&#8217;s currently a master&#8217;s candidate in international relations at the University of Leeds.

Amrita Khalid

A pro-Donald Trump rally in London featured MAGA hats and American flags

Formerly a Fulbright fellow, Claire Lampen is a lifestyle reporter who has published work with Vogue, Gizmodo, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, the BBC, Vice, Marie Claire, and more.

Claire Lampen

Here’s how Brett Kavanaugh could undo Roe v. Wade

Samantha Grasso is a former IRL staff writer for the Daily Dot with a reporting emphasis on immigration. Her work has appeared on AJ+, Vox, Splinter, Los Angeles Magazine, and Austin Monthly.

Samantha Grasso

Reggie Fields cuts grass after having the police called on him by a white neighbor.

Black child’s lawn care business flourishes after white neighbor’s senseless call to police

A comprehensive guide to understanding cultural appropriation

Alex Dalbey is a writer and zinester currently living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They have written for The Daily Dot, Kill Screen, The Lingerie Addict, and Bullet Points.

Alex Dalbey

Professor dragged on Twitter for lamenting email etiquette

RateMyProfessor ends ‘hotness’ ratings after being called out

Lauren L&#8217;Amie is a former SEO editor of the Daily Dot. Her work focuses on women and the internet, tech, and health. Previously, she has contributed to Tom&#8217;s Guide and Texas Monthly. Currently, she is based in Brooklyn and becoming a keyword ninja.

Lauren L’Amie

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A beginner’s guide to the League, your favorite elitist dating app

Kristina Nguyen is a former editorial intern for the Daily Dot. She studied journalism and American studies at the University of Texas at Austin. She has previously contributed to Orange magazine and Silk Club&#8217;s QUIET! zine.

Kristina Nguyen

Jacinda Barrett defends Chris Hardwick against Chloe Dykstra's abuse allegations.

Chris Hardwick’s ex-girlfriend Jacinda Barrett defends him on Instagram

David Britton is a writer and comedian based in Rhinebeck, New York who focuses on internet culture, memes, and viral news stories. He also writes for the Hard Times and is the creator of StoriesAboutWizards.com.

David Britton

Koko the gorilla has died at 46

Christina Bonnington is a tech reporter who specializes in consumer gadgets, apps, and the trends shaping the technology industry. Her work has also appeared in Gizmodo, Wired, Refinery29, Slate, Bicycling, and Outside Magazine. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has a background in electrical engineering.

Christina Bonnington

WikiLeaks publishes full list of ICE employees (updated)

Brenden Gallagher is a politics reporter and cultural commentator. His work has been published by Motherboard, Complex, and VH1. He’s the co-founder of Beer Money Films, an indie production company. Based in Los Angeles, he works in television drama as a writers assistant.

Brenden Gallagher

The case for abolishing the Department of Homeland Security

Why is a journalist who has misreported trans issues allowed to propagate more transphobia?

#droptheB is reportedly another 4chan attempt to cause infighting in the LGBTQ community

A former New York Teaching Fellow, her writing has been featured in Reductress, Rolling Stone, Mic, Someecards, and more.

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