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Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

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‘This is where u put the budget?’: TikToker records  gun control hologram at airport security, sparking debate

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

‘Thanks for patronizing me into a rage’: TikToker shares the ‘worst job rejection’ they’ve ever received, sparking debate

Dan Latu is a freelance journalist writing about the internet and culture. Previously, his work has appeared in the Real Deal and Columbia News Service.

Dan Latu

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‘In a world full of Karens, be a Martha’: TikToker purchased $7 Coach bag from Salvation Army—and found $300 of the former owner’s inheritance inside

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘You’re essentially breaking our legs, breaking our arms’: Disabled TikToker says the TSA broke her cane at airport

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘There’s no one behind any desks, there’s no one when you call up’: TikToker shows bags piled up in airport, claims there’s no staff to help

Grace Stanley was the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, a site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

Grace Stanley

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‘He works at CVS, not CBS’: Woman says she picked up date from work thinking he was employed at CBS, sparking debate

Kathleen is a Honolulu-based freelance writer, editor and communications strategist who has been published by the New York Times, Vice, Huffington Post, Hana Hou!, and more. She&#8217;s worked in the communication departments at the Honolulu Museum of Art, ACLU of Hawaii and Hawaii Community Foundation. When she&#8217;s not writing, she can be found in the ocean, walking her rescue poi dog or oil painting.

Kathleen Wong

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‘He is a Republican state senator who contributed to taking my rights as a woman away’: Bisexual TikToker says she cut off abusive politician dad

‘Never take food from strangers’: Former Airbnb customer service rep says a host fed guests ‘welcome spaghetti’ with dog food in it

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘Don’t deprive yourself of temporary joy for long term financial success’: TikToker urges ‘broke’ people to treat themselves, sparking discussion

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‘I am a server, not a servant’: Server calls out her ‘worst table ever’ who insisted their daughter be served alcohol with no ID

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‘They tried to play ya girl’: California tenant says landlord tried to increase rent before her lease ends (updated)

‘Who would pay this much?’: ‘Top Secret’ notebook from Depp-Heard trial sells on eBay for $15K, sparking debate

Old Navy said it removed inclusive sizing in 75 U.S. stores—but a TikToker is fact-checking that number

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‘This is where u put the budget?’: TikToker records gun control hologram at airport security, sparking debate