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Rebecca Leib

“Let’s normalize being REAL”: Jools LeBron speaks on her chaotic viral journey

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Tech

“Doesn’t even make sense”: The launch of The Sims 4 Marketplace sparks backlash and suspicion online

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 “Minecraft” world record holder is boycotting the brand over White House post: “This image confuses me”

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Culture

“Don’t let anyone get away with calling this a prank”: YouTuber seen flinging opossum into the air in now-deleted video

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

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Pokimane bought herself an engagement ring. Now, the internet  debates whether the move was empowering or embarrassing

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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“I didn’t authorize this”: Man spots a photo of himself wearing different shoes in a Sketchers store window

“Why platform her?”: Viewers question Raven-Symoné’s decision to interview Colleen Ballinger

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

Susan LaMarca

“Bullying disguised as a trend”: Creators push back on mean-spirited “flipping camera” prank

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Popular “The Sims” YouTubers suddenly cut ties with EA Creator Network: “Stepping away is the strongest action”

Streamer Emiru speaks out after fan attacks her at TwitchCon: “Hurt and upset by how Twitch handled it”

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Fans react to YouTubers Dan & Phil revealing they’ve been in a relationship for 16 years: “Phan confirmed real”

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

“Genuinely terrifying”: MrBeast’s latest stunt involving a person trapped in a burning house sparks widespread criticism

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

“The time to take a stand is now”: How “Disney adults” speaking out and canceling trips made an impact on ABC’s decision to reinstate Jimmy Kimmel

“I laughed so hard”: Comedian Caleb Hearon reveals that MrBeast apologized for his reaction to “Rolling Stone” magazine ranking

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Creators