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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.

Lindsey Weedston

Left: Zohran Mamdani who is likely to become next mayor of the city attends Pride parade on a theme 'Rise Up: Pride in Protest' on 5th Avenue in New York on June 29, 2025. Right: Riley Gaines bench pressing 165 pounds while another women spots her in a gym. Caption overlay reads "Stay out of men's sports."

Viral Politics

“Now you’re competing against men?”: Riley Gaines tries to flex on Zohran Mamdani by benching more than him

Left: Little boy sitting on his father's lap in a bunk bed. Right: President Donald Trump speaks to the press.

Little boy sobs uncontrollably after hearing President Donald Trump is a real person

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Merch from California Gov. Gavin Newsom's parody "Patriot Shop" mocking President Donald Trump, including red cap reading "NEWSOM WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING," White tank top reading "TRUMP IS NOT HOT," White mug reading "NEWSOM 2026," Red cap reading "REAL PATRIOT." Tweet overlay from Governor Newsom reads, "THE PATRIOT SHOP IS NOW OPEN!!!!"

Gavin Newsom mocks Trump with parody merch store—including $100 signed Bible

16 modern aspects of America that would have the Founding Fathers spinning in their graves

Left: California Governor Newsom smiling while speaking at a press conf to announce water supply strategies for California. Right: Closing Bed Bath and Beyond - Store front, building to the right of frame.

Gavin Newsom’s sarcastic reply to Bed Bath & Beyond refusing to open stores in California is going viral

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

i did that donald trump sticker on strip steak

Shopper adds “I did that!” sticker with Trump’s face to strip steak in Publix grocery store

“One of the most upsetting things I’ve seen”: MAGA is crashing out over Cracker Barrel’s “woke” rebrand

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

2 Panel: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth doing a pull-up. Caption overlay reads "This guy has the nerve to disparage women in combat?"

“This is embarrassing”: Pete Hegseth mocked over awkward pull-up in RFK Jr. fitness challenge video

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

Jamie Jirak

MSNBC is officially changing its name to MS Now, and the internet reacted as you’d expect: with memes and conspiracy theories

Left: Tweet from Governor Newsom Press Office reading "Thank you Nancy Mace." Right: Governor Gavin Newsom at the California and New Zealand Partner to Advance Global Climate Leadership press conference.

What’s behind Gavin Newsom’s “Thank you, Nancy Mace” tweet? Posting like Trump and misgendering the South Carolina representative

Left: Actor Chris Pratt smiling during the ‘THOR: Love and Thunder’ World Premiere on June 23, 2022 in Hollywood, CA. Right: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced 'No Spoiler' pledge for the upcoming elections at a campaign stop in Brooklyn, NY on May 1, 2024. Caption overlay reads: "I see that the “Least Favorite Chris” title still holds up."

“I think he’s funny…I love him”: Chris Pratt defends “great” RFK Jr. during podcast. Fans are pissed

Left: Ukrainian sniper reloading a rifle, his face blurred out. Right: Tower standing in a field.

One bullet, two soldiers: Ukrainian sniper shatters world record with 2.5-mile kill shot

Left: President Donald J. Trump arrives on stage during CPAC Conference 2024 at Gaylord National Resort Convention Center in Washington DC. Right: Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Russia, Moscow.

“The incompetence is astounding”: White House says Trump-Putin notes left in hotel printer were just a lunch menu—here’s what was on it

Left: California Governor Gavin Newsom speaking at a press event and smiling Right: Governor Newsome Press Office Twitter Account tweet reading "WOW! Very few all caps (low energy!)" under a screenshot of President Donald Trump's Truth Social post in which he is no longer postin gin all caps.

Trump quietly abandons all-caps tirades after Newsom’s trolling spree

Left: RFK Jr. climbing up a hill in jeans and a polo. Right: Dr. Oz sitting next to RFK Jr. on a hilltop.