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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

Ring footage of a delivery driver ducking under a Pride flag attached to a front porch.

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Viral Politics

“He’s one of us now”: Delivery driver’s over-the-top reaction to brushing against a Pride flag gets trolled

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

President Donald Trump speaking at an event at the White House Rose Garden, and looking into the crowd while shielding his eyes.

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“That makes him Palpatine”: Trump randomly thanks “Darth Vader” during speech about government shutdown

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

President Donald Trump leaning in to respond to a reporter. Tweet text overlay reads, "Farmers: We’re struggling. Trump: Okay, but have you tried being Argentina?"

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Trump rebukes “young lady” reporter questioning Argentina bailout as farmers rip his beef deal

Former New York Rep. George Santos looking into the camera, back on Cameo after having his prison sentence commuted by President Donald Trump.

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“I’m back!!!”: Fresh out of prison, George Santos makes a speedy Cameo comeback

AI-generated screenshot of President Donald Trump wearing a crown and flying a jet while dumping feces on "No Kings" protestors in a city below.

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“Epitome of pure trashiness”: Trump uses AI to humiliate “No Kings” protesters—by flying a jet and dumping feces on them

Left: Twitch streamer Hasan Piker laughing. Right: Independent NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo on a debate stage, text overlay reads, "The assemblyman will not denounce Hasan Piker"

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“Caught a wild stray”: Hasan Piker reacts to Andrew Cuomo demanding Zohran Mamdani denounce him during NYC mayoral debate

Left: President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Marine 1 en route to Scotland. Right: Airport lounge underneath text reading "Hacked by."

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Airports across North America hacked to play pro-Palestine, anti-Trump messages

President Donald Trump Jr. speaks to the press after attending wake for NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at Massapequa Funeral Home in Massapequa Park, NY on March 28, 2024. Text overlay from Trump's Truth Social account reads, "Time Magazine wrote a relatively good story about me, but the picture may be the Worst of All Time."

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“They disappeared my hair”: Trump lashes out at Time Magazine for using a “super bad picture” on a cover that praises him

Left: Woman in glasses looking into the camera under text reading, "I'm Done with every single Osmond." Right: Donny Osmond performs in Hollywood, Florida on July 24, 2024. The performance was part ot the Direct From Las Vegas tour.

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“They support the destruction of the U.S.”: 60-year Osmonds superfan renounces entire family over their Charlie Kirk tribute

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in a denim jacket speaking into a microphone on Tim Dillon's podcast. Tweet text overlay reads "WTF is happening to her??"

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Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks rank with MAGA on key issues, confusing critics and supporters

Former U.S. army sniper looking into the camera, angry expression.

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“Spoiled insecure brats”: Army sniper erupts over Trump sending troops to cities

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More frogs (and other creatures) join in the Portland ICE protests: “New characters have been unlocked”

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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“Dressing is a political act”: Vintage clothing influencer calls out conservative values in the community

Miami Beach rainbow sidewalk being destroyed by heavy machinery. Tweet overlay reads, "China is building 200mph trains that run through train stations so surreal they look like AI and America is endlessly going back and forth building then digging up rainbow crosswalks"

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“Imagine being scared of colors”: Florida destroys iconic rainbow Miami Beach LGBTQ crosswalk

Left: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Right: Country star Zach Bryan in a black cap speaking into a microphone during an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

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“I served this country”: Zach Bryan fires back after Kristi Noem slams his “anti-ICE” song