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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.

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Anna Good

Left: USPS worker Jason Thompson wearing his USPS beanie and a hood against a snowy background. Right: A line of snow-covered USPS vans. Text overlay from Thompson's Facebook post reads, "NOW IM GETTING THREATENED THAT IF I DONT TAKE THIS POST DOWN I COULD LOSE MY JOB!!! HELLLLLLP US."

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“Why isn’t there a plan?”: USPS carrier said he was punished for calling out dangerous snowstorm conditions

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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Lindsey Weedston

Left: Woman looking into the camera wearing red glasses, text overlay reads "USPS changed what a postmark means. That's a problem." Right: Two USPS mailboxes at curbside.

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“Of all the dirty tricks”: USPS quietly changed what a postmark means. Voting advocates are alarmed

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“We can’t even send our loved ones cards”: An American in France says she’s unable to send letters home to the USA

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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Are USPS mail carriers consistently lured with cash on their routes as a test? TikTokers push longtime rumor

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

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Susan LaMarca

3 panel: Left: USPS box showing Fragile sticker Middle: Postal worker dropping box over fence Right: Broken pineapple

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“You want them to hop the gate?”: USPS mail carrier throws “fragile” box, breaking contents. Then viewers start picking sides

3 Panel: Left and Right: Caption reading "Is this normal? A tip jar at USPS" overlaid over tip jar at USPS location. Middle: USPS building in a beautiful, blue sky day as background

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“That is crazy!”: Viral video shows post office with a tip jar. Postal workers say it’s illegal

Nene Diallo is a freelance writer, artist, and art administrator based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Nene Diallo

UPS truck(l), Man talking(c), Box being scanned(r)

UPS driver reveals the real reason your package might arrive late

‘Adds days to your delivery’: UPS driver reveals the real reason your package might arrive late

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

Package getting scanned(l), Woman talking(c), Hand holding check and lip gloss(r)

Woman shares little-known trick of what to do if your package is late

‘They send you a check in the mail’: Woman shares little-known trick of what to do if your package is late

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‘Wait WHAT’: Mail worker shares warning for people who send out Christmas cards

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Man talking(l), Mailbox stuffed with mail(r)

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‘That’s the new tenant’s problem‘: Renter says most of his mail is for previous tenants. What can he do about it?

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

Mars Ramos

USPS truck(l), Woman talking with text that says "yes you write a letter stating"(c), Birkin bag(r)

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‘Imma ask for a Birkin’: USPS customer shares how you can get free Christmas gifts

Woman talking(l), USPS truck(c), Mailman with packages(r)

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‘That’s dangerous’: Mechanic works on mailman’s car. She can’t believe what’s attached to his steering wheel

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Delivery driver says customer handed him a snack

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‘It just came out of the microwave, brother’: Delivery driver says customer handed him a snack. Should he eat it?

Rachel Cohen is a former trending intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studies journalism with certificates in sports communications and digital studies.

Rachel Cohen

USPS customer issues warning to people sending letters with a wax seal

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‘I had no idea’: USPS customer issues warning to people sending letters with a wax seal

Man gets revenge on USPS workers who force him to buy tape to send a package

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