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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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Viral Politics

“Today in late capitalism”: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s Nike tracksuit becomes a meme

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

Katherine Huggins

Photo from X user @Ostrov_A of a sign in front of the London Eye that reads "Never Again. Until Next Year."

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Nike apologizes after London Marathon ad accidentally teases Holocaust ‘next year’

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

2 image split. Woman explaining shoe on left. Nike on right.

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‘They literally give you the power of [The] Flash’: Woman wears Nike Vaporfly shoes to national race. Then she gets turned away 5 minutes before. Here’s why they’re so special

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.

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‘Reading every label Is getting so tiring’: Man buys Nike Dri-FIT sock pack. Then he notices something different about them

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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Memes

Why are teens stealing backpack accessories? Nike Elite zipper thefts are the latest illegal trend on TikTok

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

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‘I don’t trust SHEIN enough’: Shopper buys Nike shoes off of Shein. Why did she receive real ones?

Nike store customer gets sweater taken away from her at clearance rack because 'it belongs to another customer'

Nike Store Clearance

‘Call corporate. Call them and ask for the highest manager’: Nike store customer gets sweater taken away from her at clearance rack because ‘it belongs to another customer’

Linda Hamilton is a freelance reporter at The Daily Dot. She has words published at ORANGE Magazine and appeared on Texas Student Television.

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‘I don’t know any hobo that wears $200 plus sneakers.’: Manager criticizes Black office worker over dress code (updated)

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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‘Just succ it’: TikToker says Nike is trying to sue her over small business name

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Riff Raff’s Air Jordan eBay auction trolls users with $1 million price tag

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The problem with Beats by Dre

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Just do it? Filmmaker creates controversial ad for Nike

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