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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.

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How a Sims 2 fan forum became an unwitting safe space for queer creatives

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‘Non-monogamous relationships have been marginalized for too long’: Polyamory org asks Facebook to expand ‘relationship status’ feature

Grace Stanley was the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, a site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

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From #BlackBoyJoy to creating art online, creator Perris Howard shares the importance of fostering community

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‘Who the f*ck complains about tamales?!’: Racist male Karen fails at stopping vendor from selling tamales as thousands show up to support him

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‘I would of never let them scream around me like that’: Kids yell at McDonald’s workers, sparking debate

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‘Tipping culture gettin out of hand’: Man says cop gave him iPad that asked him to leave a review after getting a ticket

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