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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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Lindsey Weedston

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10-hour shifts, 7 days a week, $11/hr: This job ad got went viral for all the wrong reasons

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Bait’: House cleaner goes to clean new client’s house. Then they notice wads of cash everywhere

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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‘Show me good body language’: Former Olive Garden worker goes into another location for an interview. Then the manager asks her something shocking

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘It’s not a power move’: Expert explains why restaurant hosts aren’t seating you—even if you can see empty tables

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 do this at Target I have like 40 name tags’: Walmart worker shares why they have 6 different name tags—it’s more common than you think

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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‘I did this so much’: Bartender begs service workers for advice on dealing with customers. Then one suggests the ‘Grey Rock Method’

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

Natasha Dubash

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‘Ask for the manager’: 2 women try to order meals at restaurant. Then the male server stops them

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Man orders Miller Lite, receives Bud Light from bartender. Then he notices this hidden fee on his check after complaining to her about it

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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Trump Labor Department launches truly depressing campaign to hype new U.S. mining jobs

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

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‘Ulta workers are way more rude’: Woman walks into interview for Sephora. Then the interviewer rejects her and asks if she wants to work at Kohl’s instead

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Woman brings French Bulldog in labor to vet. Then the vet tech realizes she’s a breeder and confronts her

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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‘I was going to free pour but now…’: Woman says bartender put too much ice in her Long Island Iced Tea. Then he pulls out the measuring cup

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

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‘STFU and go to work’: Women respond to viral post mocking them for ‘fighting for’ working in cubicles

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‘LinkedIn, here I come’: Target worker earns a raise. Then he gets his check

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘I don’t think I want to stop at Buc-ee’s anymore’: Ex-Buc-ee’s worker reveals the No. 1 question they ask. Viewers have concerns about their ‘zero-tolerance’ policies