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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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Viral Politics

“When did I do that?”: Trump denies promising $2K tariff revenue checks to Americans

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

Left: Costco Wholesale storefront. Right: President Donald Trump. Text overlay reads, "I will be canceling my executive membership today @Costco."

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MAGA is boycotting Costco after retail giant sues Trump admin over “unlawfully collected tariffs”

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“A bulk-sized failure”: Costco sues Trump administration for “full refund” of what it considers unlawful tariffs

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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“The price went up again”: Texas mechanic notices multiple dramatic price increases at his local shop within just 1 year

Halloween candy display at a store. Text overlay reads, "Porch lights will be off this year."

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“$30?!!!”: Parents say they’re skipping giving out Halloween candy after seeing shocking prices

Woman peeling Target price tag on a sweater to reveal a higher price underneath

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“Don’t trust the prices”: Shopper peels back a Target price sticker. Then she sees the cheaper price underneath

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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“So cooked”: Target employee says new products are arriving without price tags so customers can’t see price changes IRL

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“Drop that Venmo, sis”: UPS gives one-day notice to bride to pay thousands in tariffs for her wedding lehenga ordered months ago

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

Closeup of Levi's Strauss jeans display in outlet. Caption overlay reads, "Levi's is woke."

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“Sad”: Levi’s warns that “rising anti-Americanism” due to Trump’s tariffs could hurt sales

Left: Donald Trump speaks at an event, pointing finger at the camera. Right: Two Playstation 5 (PS5) controllers at home, tv on background. Caption overlay reads "The Trump Gamer tax has arrived."

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“We got the Trump gamer tax before GTA 6”: Gamers lash out over PS5 price increase

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Shopper adds “I did that!” sticker with Trump’s face to strip steak in Publix grocery store

Left: Rep. Doug LaMalfa of Northern California in a town hall speaking into a mic. Middle: Mother confronting Iowa Senator Joni Ernst over Medicaid. Right: Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood at town hall speaking into a mic with his index finger raised.

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Republicans keep getting heckled by their own constituents over healthcare and tariffs

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

Red dot stickers at Dollar Tree store pasted on various items, including plastic kitchenware

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“Two Dollar Tree”: Shoppers call for boycott after spotting red dots all over store shelves

Donald Trump addresses a group of 1600 supporters at rally in the Seven Flags event center. Facebook post screenshot overlay reads, "Trump is a MORON! He should take his tarrifs and shove them up his a**!"

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Diabetic MAGA voter furious over “moron” Trump after drug costs skyrocket. Now, she regrets her vote

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“90% air”: 15 examples of sneakflation pilfering your bank account in 2025

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