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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.

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Olympians are trading pins as they celebrate the big games—here’s what the tradition is all about

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‘It’s just a couple of numbers’: Olympic athlete Ilona Maher claps back at troll who body-shamed her

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