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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.

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‘They rob you blind and you thank them for it’: While Americans argue about tariffs, Chinese influencers are bragging about how good they have it on TikTok

Monica Sager is based in Boston and focuses her reporting on politics and tech. She is a graduate of Clark University, with a master&#8217;s from both Clark University and Northwestern University. She was part of the team named a finalist for the Goldsmith Prize for Investigation as well as a winner of the George Polk award for their work uncovering Phillips Respironics wrongdoings with its breathing machines.

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Blue Origin truthers refuse to believe Katy Perry actually went to space

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Trump Labor Department launches truly depressing campaign to hype new U.S. mining jobs

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‘Star Wars’ nerds are furious after Lego set isn’t explicitly named ‘Slave 1’

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