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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

Left: TSA (Transportation Security Administration) worker checks out passport at the BWI airport. Right: Hand holding U.S. passport. Text overlay reads, "So the Real ID has nothing to do with security. “Legal for a price” is nothing more than extortion."

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“Just a money grab”: Americans blast TSA after learning flying without a Real ID will cost $45 starting February

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

Susan LaMarca

3 Panel: Left and Right: Woman looking into camera at the airport under text reading "Yes TSA scanners detect your period." Middle: Various Tampax tampons on display in a supermarket aisle, showcasing different types, sizes, and packaging options for consumer choice.

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“It sees EVERYTHING”: Can TSA body scanners tell when a woman has her period?

3 panel: Chef making gnocchi from scratch on an airplane.

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“Raw toilet air gnocchi???”: Chef makes pasta from scratch on an airplane and people have a lot of thoughts

Left: Woman with shocked face under caption reading "Every traveller's worst nightmare" Right: Boarding pass with the letters SSSS

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“Every traveler’s worst nightmare”: Traveler reacts to surprise TSA label

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

Security Checkpoint in Airport Terminal: Female TSA Worker Inspecting Baggage of Passenger before Boarding Flight, Finding and Confiscates Liquid. Queue of Diverse People During Screening Procedures.

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New TSA PreCheck scam alert: What to know before clicking that link

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.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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“This will significantly improve my personal airport experiences”: The TSA will stop making you take off your shoes to get through airport security

Left; Man in suit is patted down by TSA officer at airport. Right; Person holds up Gold Star Member Costco card and receipt.

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TSA says it does not accept Costco cards as form of Real ID—Yes, you read that right

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot. She graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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TSA banned this popular tech accessory from checked luggage. Here’s why

Sabine Joseph is a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

Two panel image with travelers at luggage carousel on right and TSA logo on left.

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This item can no longer fly. Here’s what TSA just announced you’ll have to remove from your checked luggage

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

TSA Precheck(l), Woman talking(c), Items on table and text "when security pulls you over and threatens to throw away all of your makeup and hair products that are literally trial size"(r)

Vancouver flier gets pulled over by TSA

‘Never have been stopped before’: Vancouver flier gets pulled over by TSA over this little-known travel violation. It could happen to you, too

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

Delta Airplane(l) Woman giving a shocked reaction(c) TSA at airport(r)

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‘This is so trifling’: Delta passenger gets home after flight. Then she sees what TSA did to her food

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‘Now I can never put anything in the tray’: TSA agent reveals the real reason they tell you to keep certain items in your bag

Traveler issues warning on common item TSA won’t let you travel with

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‘Be careful when you’re packing’: Traveler issues warning on common item TSA won’t let you travel with

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‘I’m doing this for my 13 hour flight’: Traveler discovers hack for getting as many drinks as you want through TSA. Does it work?

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies!

Mars Ramos

What happens if you bring fiber powder in your checked airport luggage?

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