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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.

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Starbucks employees sue company over dress code: “It’s unfair that a billion-dollar company puts this burden on workers”

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.

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“We were clearly singled out”: Woman calls out Disney for dress-coding her over a sports bra while others wore less

Dana Ysabel Dela Cruz (they/she) is a Brooklyn-based writer, educator, and grad student at the Pratt Institute School of Information. Their work has appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent, Huffington Post, and AsAmNews.

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‘Wearing a tshirt does not impact your ability to teach’: Student teacher shows outfits that got her dress-coded in viral TikTok

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Linda Hamilton

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‘I don’t know any hobo that wears $200 plus sneakers.’: Manager criticizes Black office worker over dress code (updated)

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Clara Wang

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‘I’m just confused as to why shoulders are distracting’: TikToker defends little sister against school principal after she gets dress-coded

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

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‘So you’re taking her education away over her dress code?’: Mother sticks up for teen daughter, sparking dress code debate

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

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‘I’m being harassed’: TikToker says she was kicked off Alaska Airlines flight for wearing crop top

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot. She graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

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‘I hope this works’: TikToker joins Satanic Temple to get a religious exemption for school’s piercing policy

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Bikini baristas file suit against city, defend right to work in bikini

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