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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

Left: Swimmer Riley Gaines talking into a microphone. Right:

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Viral Politics

“Get a real job”: Riley Gaines tried to dunk on AOC. It did not go well for her

Nate Wolf is a reporter based in New York City. His work has appeared in the Chief, InsuranceNewsNet, and Deadspin.

Nate Wolf

2 panel image: on the left a person explains in front of a screen grab, on the right a different person gives the peace sign.

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AOC’s brother responds to fentanyl arrest accusation after TikTok rumors explode

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.

Monica Sager

Photo collage of Bernie Sanders and a private jet behind him.

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Bernie Sanders’ private jet expenses fuel hypocrisy claims as he crosses the U.S. to ‘fight oligarchy’

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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AOC’s massive speaking tour has far-right scrambling for new way to discredit her

2 panel image: on the left Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and on the right, activist Mahmoud Khalil.

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Left-wing feud erupts over AOC’s response to Mahmoud Khalil arrest

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

Mikael Thalen

Woman standing with text "sulhee jessica woo +bento box queen + mommy of the century - sleep deprived"(l), Capitol building with text "choose your fighter"(c), AOC in fighter pose with text "AOC + New York's 14th congressional district +Youngest woman + Latina to be elected to the House - Trekkie"(r)

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‘Fascism gunna win bro’: Liberals ashamed by House Democrats new ‘Choose Your Fighter’ meme

‘Please!’: Republicans froth over possible AOC-Harris 2028 ticket

Donald Trump(l), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(r)

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AOC bemoans Trump’s sympathy post after losing leadership vote: ‘You know it’s bad’

David Covucci is the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications. He is particularly interested in hearing any tips you have. Reach out at dcovucci@thedailydot.com.

David Covucci

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MAGA fans think they’ve defeated the final boss of wokeness: pronouns in AOC’s bio

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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Marjorie Taylor Greene churns right-wing AOC rumor mill with ‘choose life this time’ post

Hope Talbot is a freelance journalist currently based in New York City. Her work has appeared in The Daily Express, Euronews, and Bristol24/7, to name a few.

Hope Talbot

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EXCLUSIVE: Tina Forte, AOC’s House challenger, sued after her pit bull attacked a neighbor’s child

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AOC chides Fetterman for ‘bleak dunk attempt’ in response to her Israel criticism

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AOC delivers furious threat as billionaires rumble about ousting FTC’s Lina Khan

Jill Stein(l), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(r)

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Green Party members trash AOC after she calls Jill Stein ‘predatory’

AOC rejects Nick Fuentes' praise for anti-AIPAC stance

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‘I want nothing to do with you’: Nick Fuentes tried to praise AOC—and she fired right back