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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

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Viral Politics

“A degradation in civility”: Travelers react to Sean Duffy’s suggestion to “dress a little better” on planes

3 panel: Left and Right: Protestors at a Home Depot store staging an "ICE scraper" buy-in. Middle: Close up of Home Depot logo sign with the blue sky background.

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Protesters swarm Home Depot to buy—and instantly return—17¢ “ICE scrapers” to call out alleged ICE cooperation

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

x turns on user location most ironic maga accounts no based in usa

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Irony overload hits X as new location feature reveals many pro-Trump MAGA accounts are actually based outside of America

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

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“I can’t believe you’d disrespect us”: Trump-voting nurse is now begging him to classify nursing degrees as “professional”

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“I hope she sues”: Kristen Bell, Brian Cox and other Hollywood actors shocked to learn Fox News is using their voices without consent

Donald Trump on Air Force One agitated, pointing his finger at a reporter. Text overlay from a tweet reads, "He said, quiet Peggy. To Peggy Collins. Peggy, which is her name. Not that you are interested in facts."

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MAGA insists Trump said “Quiet, Peggy” not “Quiet, piggy” after he snapped at a reporter on Air Force One

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“Punishable by DEATH”: Trump calls for execution of Democrats who told troops to reject illegal orders. It’s already a meme

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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“Prophetic lyrics”: Olivia Nuzzi’s failed teen pop career resurfaces amid book release

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“So unprofessional and tacky”: White House issues response after Trump tells reporter “quiet, piggy” for asking about Epstein files

Left: Former 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. Right: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) in conversation with Sara Carter during CPAC Texas 2022 conference at Hilton Anatole.

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“Nobody cares about this traitor!”: Trump barrages former ally MTG with insults and nicknames as their public feud escalates

Reverend Dr. Caleb J. Lines, the pastor at University Christian Church in San Diego, holding up signs reading, "Maga says real christians support Trump."

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This pastor’s “MAGA vs. Jesus” series is dismantling conservative talking points using Bible verses

Left: Rendering of a UFC mixed martial arts arena on the White House’s South Lawn. Right: UFC fighter Brandon Royval giving an interview.

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“I’m too Mexican-looking”: UFC champ rejects Trump’s planned White House fight, likens it to “The Hunger Games”

Blonde woman seen escorted off of an American Airlines flight by a police officer.

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“We live in a fascist state”: American Airlines flight carrying 4 U.S. reps to vote on shutdown makes emergency landing over “disruptive” passenger

President Donald Trump interview on Fox News' The Ingraham Angle. Tweet text overlay from Mike Cernovich reads, "Trump broke everyone's heart with this line about the American workforce and H-1B's."

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“This is insane”: MAGA furious at Trump for saying Americans aren’t “talented” enough

Left: Rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson during an interview on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Right: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani during an interview appearance on 'Good Morning America.'

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50 Cent declares “RIP NYC” after Mamdani’s win—Mamdani claps back in style