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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.

Anna Good

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Entertainment

“Queer as Folk” creator Russell T. Davies celebrated “Heated Rivalry” in a glowing Instagram post: “Canada surges ahead”

Left: Screenshot from HBO's "Heated Rivalry" showing two hockey players head to head on the ice, a referee behind him. Right: Hockey Player Jesse Kortuem wearing a hockey jersey on the ice, smiling.

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Culture

“Finally found my peace”: Hockey player shares how “Heated Rivalry” helped him come out

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“I didn’t know you were an ally”: Gamer discovers “hidden” LGBTQ allyship in Hello Kitty Island Adventure game

Left: Actors Connor Storrie & Hudson Williams speaking to Collider about Shane and Ilya's romance from the television show "Heated Rivalry." Right: Actor Jordan Firstman at the "I Love LA" Premiere Screening, wearingn a black jaket and white neck scarf.

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“It’s just not gay”: Jordan Firstman backpedals after “Heated Rivalry” cast slam his take on the show’s representation

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“How did you bag that?”: Lesbian TikToker shares uncomfortable interaction with straight guy at football game. Was he trying to be nice?

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.

Lindsey Weedston

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“Incredibly important”: Former director of “The Sims” speaks on the power of the brand’s diversity after Saudi acquisition

Left: Swimmer Riley Gaines talking into a microphone. Right:

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Viral Politics

“Get a real job”: Riley Gaines tried to dunk on AOC. It did not go well for her

Ring footage of a delivery driver ducking under a Pride flag attached to a front porch.

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“He’s one of us now”: Delivery driver’s over-the-top reaction to brushing against a Pride flag gets trolled

Keira Knightley being interviewed by Decider. Text overlay reads "I think I was far too charitable when I originally just read the quote because I didn't expect her to say it LIKE THAT???"

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“Very disgusting”: Keira Knightley faces furious backlash over her “miserable response” to Harry Potter controversy

Miami Beach rainbow sidewalk being destroyed by heavy machinery. Tweet overlay reads, "China is building 200mph trains that run through train stations so surreal they look like AI and America is endlessly going back and forth building then digging up rainbow crosswalks"

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“Imagine being scared of colors”: Florida destroys iconic rainbow Miami Beach LGBTQ crosswalk

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

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“Quite worrying”: JK Rowling shares garbled “AI slop” video while lashing out at trans rights activist

Jeopardy! contestant Amy Schneider during an episode of the show. Tweet caption overlay reads "Was Jeopardy! champ Amy Schneider given insider help to boost DEI? Her 40-game streak raised eyebrows—did producers tip the scales?" 

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“Jeopardy!” legend Amy Schneider claps back at troll claiming her win was “DEI”

Left: Crumbl Cookies co-founder and Chief Branding Officer Sawyer Hemsley shirtless in a gym. Right: TikToker with his mouth open in surprise, caption overlay reads, "The Crumbl CEO just actually gagged me."

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“Genuinely sorry I clocked your tea”: Crumbl founder comes out after viral TikTok calls him “so gay”

Left: Close up of elderly male hands on wooden table . writing on blank paper Right: Letter from transphobic grandparents

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“Insult to God”: Woman receives surprise letter from her grandparents. Then she reads what they want her to do for 3 months

Left: Pedro Pascal attends the "Gladiator II" Global Premiere at odeon Luxe in London, England. Right: J.K. Rowling attends "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" World Premiere at The Royal Festival Hall in London, England

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Pedro Pascal slams “bully” J.K. Rowling’s “heinous loser behavior”

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