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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

Woman talking(l+r), Chicken Salad Chick(c)

‘None of her business’: Woman says Chicken Salad Chick worker judged her for ordering a kids’ meal

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

Brooke Sjoberg

DoorDash driver confronts lying customer while she’s working at TJ Maxx

‘I would speak to her manager so they could review the camera’: DoorDash driver confronts lying customer while she’s working at TJ Maxx

Colette Fountain is a former London-based general reporting intern. She has previously written about internet culture for Insider, Refinery29 and Smithsonian.

Colette Fountain

What is the Mandela Effect? The history and science of the mind-bending phenomenon

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

X is the only social media platform I experience antisemitism on

Mark Cuban says X is ‘impossible’ to use, shares barrage of daily antisemitism his account gets

Allyson Waller is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Allyson Waller

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‘It’s embarrassing … I’m literally applying for minimum-wage jobs’: Woman who speaks 3 languages, has 2 degrees has to walk into places with physical resume to check for job openings

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Job-hunter goes in for pre-employment drug test. It leaves her with a bald spot

‘To work at a CAR DEALERSHIP?!’: Job-hunter goes in for pre-employment drug test. It leaves her with a bald spot

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

woman speaking with caption Unbelievable! but if you've already paid for your DNA test" (l) ancestryDNA card (c) woman speaking with caption Unbelievable! you should have access to all of the DNA tools" (r)

‘I paid for the test…I shouldn’t have to pay for the results’: Expert calls out AncestryDNA for requiring membership to see shared matches

Woman talking(l+r), Walmart storefront(c)

‘Y’all need top-flight security’: Walmart customer thinks she’s being followed. She’s shocked when a worker tells her how often it happens

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Woman talking(l+r), Doctors doing surgery(c)

‘And now I’m stuck with a chronic illness for the rest of my life’: Patient regrets getting surgery she ‘didn’t need’ after doctor talked her into it

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

Melody Heald

Woman talking(l+r), Casamigos Tequila bottle(c)

‘Real drinkers will specify’: Bartender says you’re ordering Casamigos wrong

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘I started putting my purse in my trunk’: Ex car thief shares how to protect your car from being stolen

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Walmart cart(l), Man talking(c), Walmart rating screen(r)

‘I push 1 star everytime’: Walmart shopper slams survey after bagging his own groceries at self-checkout

‘Server $$$ is addicting’: Red Lobster server shows how much she takes home in tips during a weekend shift

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Woman talking(l+r), Woman holding pregnancy test(c)

‘It was one of the most awful realizations I had’: Mom shares unexpected realization about motherhood

Grace Stanley was the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, a site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

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