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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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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

Carrabba’s worker says she was fired because she went outside to ‘get some air’

‘There are no breaks here’: Carrabba’s worker says she was fired because she went outside to ‘get some air’

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Mechanic calls Kia, Hyundai ‘one of the biggest failures in automotive history

‘You’re gonna spend a ton of money’: Mechanic calls Kia, Hyundai the ‘biggest failures in automotive history.’ Here’s the one reason why

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

Steakhouse server says he wasn’t allowed to eat while working a 9-hour shift

‘How is this legal?’: Steakhouse server says he wasn’t allowed to eat while working a 9-hour shift

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

DoorDash driver says McDonald’s worker refused to complete 13-sandwich order

‘So you’re gonna refuse your best sale of the night?’: DoorDash driver catches McDonald’s worker refusing her 13-sandwich order

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Woman realizes she only makes $30 a day after Uber costs

‘I bought myself a ev scooter for 600 in payments with PayPal’: Gen Z woman realizes she only makes $30 a day after Ubering

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Pregnant woman at male-dominated company says her access to close parking was taken away

‘I guess we’ll keep those DEI initiatives on a PowerPoint’: Pregnant woman at male-dominated company says her access to close parking was taken away

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‘Out of 500-600 jobs this is the first one that’s ever come back’: Customer returns their car to shop after being dissatisfied. It’s coming out of the mechanic’s check

“That feels illegal”: Worker says his company forced everyone to work 7 days a week

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘It’s giving Hidden Figures’: White worker tries to stop Black worker from using the bathroom

‘This is insane!’: Small business owner says popular clothing chain Francesca’s owes her over $132,400. She’s not the only one

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Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘They got me messed up’: Man gets hired by Planet Fitness as a trainer. They ask him to clean the toilets on Day 1

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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