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The Daily Dot

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

Mikael Thalen

Actress Debra Messing stirs controversy after mocking journalists decision to flee Gaza

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‘You sit inside your luxury home’: Debra Messing sparks furor for mocking Palestinian journalist’s decision to leave Gaza

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

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‘She’s literally a UNICEF ambassador’: Fans call out Millie Bobby Brown’s alleged response to fan asking her to show support for Palestine

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.

Tricia Crimmins

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After a pro-Israel PAC got wind of the ‘ceasefire’ write-in campaign, it urged New Hampshire officials not to count the votes

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

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‘Love my Ivy League experience’: Columbia student says she was sprayed by ‘chemical weapon’ from ‘IOF soldier’ during Palestine protest

What is the write-in #VoteCeasefire campaign going viral on TikTok?

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What is the ‘Vote Ceasefire’ write-in campaign taking off in New Hampshire—and could it work?

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John Podhoretz flamed for calling Muslim journalist  ‘Hamas Boy’

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‘You absolutely foul ghoul’: John Cusack is DMing insults to  pro-Israel figures online

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘Ever since ppl started boycotting them I’ve noticed I get more offers’: Starbucks barista shows schedule full of promotions like Weekend BOGO and $3 Thursdays

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

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‘A huge scalp but we can’t rest’: Anti-woke crusaders cheer Harvard president’s resignation after months-long campaign

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‘You’re under the influence’: Secretary of State Blinken’s New Year’s Eve post praising U.S. global efforts in 2023 gets roasted

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Is Israeli’s massive spyware industry scaring hackers away from helping Palestine?

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Influencer shamed for holding up an ‘I’m Single’ sign at a rally in support of Israel (updated)

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Fake ABC News Pro-Israel ad stomps out ‘Stand with Ukraine’ banner (updated)

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‘Where did you hire these no good actors?’: Recycled photo used to claim Jewish, Muslim IDF soldiers are praying together during invasion of Gaza

Talia Jane is a reporter based in New York City covering activism and extremism.

Talia Jane

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‘Like a trap’: Are posters of Israeli hostages drawing awareness or baiting pro-Palestinians into getting canceled when they tear them down?

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