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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.

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National parks, movies, and Shrek:  American pride soars on Reddit when pointing out things the United States gets right

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.

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“My mind is blown!!!”: Woman goes to Disneyland Paris. Then she sees how the US is depicted

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Americans need a Real ID for air travel by May 7—except for these 5 states

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Blast away your American woes with 4th of July memes

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‘You’re under the influence’: Secretary of State Blinken’s New Year’s Eve post praising U.S. global efforts in 2023 gets roasted

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Google autocomplete reveals exactly what people think of your state

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