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Tricia Crimmins is a former 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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‘An inflationship’: Man wants to share a bedroom ‘platonically’ to make rent

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 absolutely was shooting her shot’: Wife’s friend DMs husband while they’re separated. Was it appropriate?

Audra Schroeder&#8217;s work has previously appeared in the Austin Chronicle, the Dallas Observer, NPR, ESPN, Bitch, and the Village Voice.

Audra Schroeder

Woman accidentally captures fiancé lying to win a disagreement

‘I would never let this go’: Woman accidentally captures fiancé lying to win a disagreement (updated)

Kristine Villarroel was a general assignment intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in North-Central Florida publications including the Independent Florida Alligator, NPR-affiliate WUFT, and Flamingo magazine. She also covers music for the Luna Collective and Sunstroke magazine.

Kristine Villarroel

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‘He’s NEVER gonna forget you’: Woman steals freezer shelves and refills alcohol bottle with water to teach man ‘a lesson’

Angela Lim is a former general assignment intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in the Daily Texan, the Austin Chronicle, and Community Impact.

Angela Lim

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‘That is a huge giant red flag’: Man films new mom doing laundry 7 days after she had a baby

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘To not tell the other parent about it is shady’: Woman says her ex secretly placed AirTag on their daughter

‘It’s so sad’: Woman says ex got jealous of her cuddling with her male dog

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‘Lost a man gained some book recs’: Woman says she joined book club belonging to cheating ex’s mom

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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‘Bro got a refund’: Man asks Hinge date to pay him back for Chipotle—because they’re not going on a second date

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‘She saw how easy that was’: Woman loyalty-checks NBA player for his girlfriend in viral video (updated)

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‘He told her he was a multi-millionaire who had homes all over the world’: 2 ex-wives expose their husband’s shocking cheating schemes—and disturbing criminal behavior

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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‘100% on her side’: Girlfriend berates boyfriend during wedding after he danced with a bridesmaid, sparking debate

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‘Y’all ladies need to start approaching these men!’: Woman hits on Target worker at checkout line and asks for his number, sparking debate (updated)

Jackie Ibarra is a former intern for the Daily Dot. The San Antonio native was previously a podcast host for the Drag. She has previously reported for Latinitas magazine and the Daily Texan.

Jackie Ibarra

‘My phone is POPPING OFF’: Woman says friends didn’t know about engagement until she sent wedding invitations, sparking debate

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