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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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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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Mariam Sharia is a writer and editor at the Daily Dot.

Mariam Sharia

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

Susan LaMarca

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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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Rebecca Leib

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Gisselle Hernandez

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USC Speak Your Mind: The new viral challenge that’s part ice bucket, part emotional breakdown

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Chaos gardening isn’t just a trend—It’s a rejection of perfectionism

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Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

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