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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

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TikTok is ushering in a wave of Latina influencers

Melina Khan is a New England-based journalist and former editorial intern at the Daily Dot. Her work has previously appeared in The Day, The Quinnipiac Chronicle, and more than 30 NBC station affiliates nationwide.

Melina Khan

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For Gen Z, office culture is nostalgic and glamorous

Camryn Garza

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How local governments are surveilling workers

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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‘I need justice’: Woman says she was raped by barbershop owner

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‘It’s OK to laugh’: Woman says her family went on a non-refundable waterpark trip after her brother unexpectedly died

Catherine Shuttleworth is a freelance culture writer. Her work has been published in Mashable, The Independent, Metro and more.

Catherine Shuttleworth

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Pinterest’s invite-only platform Shuffles is Gen Z’s new favorite app

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‘This is why we can’t have nice things’: Bartender says viral video of her pouring drinks ‘heavy-handed’ got her fired

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‘You are always dispensable’: Woman says that after she left her job, she was replaced in 3 hours

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‘Sucked so bad’: Girl catfished four of her friends, pretended to be long-distance boyfriends

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.

Grace Stanley

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SoundCloud executives Lauren Wirtzer Seawood and Tracy Chan reposition the platform in the creator economy by monetizing fan power

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‘Every time you stand up you save a life’: White man says he was asked to quit his job after speaking out against racist co-worker

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Philadelphia influencer drama sparks debate over the relationship between creators and PR companies

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‘You are the type of provider that I would never want’: Physician blasts patients who say Tylenol doesn’t work

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The father-son duo behind JohnnyDrinks describe balancing work and home life

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‘I see why motherf*ckers be quittin’’: Teacher says first paycheck was $1,300, sparking salary discussion

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