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Andy Levin 2 panel yoga poses tweet by Andy Levin centered caption "In a moment of wildly conflicting emotions, of intense anger over horrifying Supreme Court decisions (with more to come) mixed with gratitude that I was just able to help pass the first meaningful gun reform in three decades, I turn inward, at least for a moment #AsanasWithAndy"

‘Why did you delete this?’: Democratic congressman responds to abortion ruling by tweeting pics of him doing yoga

On Jun 24, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

text message screenshot number blurred out caption "Maciej, It's Nancy Pelosi & I have bad news. Trump just vowed to run for President if Republicans win the House & they only need to unseat 5 of my Democrats to take back control. Fox just admitted they launched new attack ads against the 5 most vulnerable" (l) Nancy Pelosi hand out (c) cardboard torn to reveal "ROE" on white background (r)

‘Can you chip in $15?’: As Roe vs. Wade overturns, Nancy Pelosi emails and texts voters to ask them for money, sparking debate

'What the f*ck.'

On Jun 24, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

“It isn’t ‘satire'”: Conservative blog says it’s now legal to shoot women having abortions—users respond with celebratory memes, GIFs

The site is run by a former Trump speechwriter.

On Jun 24, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Newsletter: American Girl Doll memes

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On Jun 24, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich, Tiffany Kelly

Internet Culture IRL Tech

Three panel photo of TikTokers

VidCon: TikTok ‘Hot Gurlz’ discuss dating red flags and what fans get wrong about them

'Don’t get me wrong, I’m mean.'

On Jun 24, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

Internet Culture

A man staring inside a car window

‘We were trapped’: Drunk man demands to go home with women he met at the bar, blocks their car from leaving

'Sometimes simple kindness to a stranger can turn into weird situations.'

On Jun 24, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Selective focus of hands of shamed face girl behind the computer monitor.

VidCon: Creators share the impact of online harassment and their advice for growing past it

'I would like to encourage people to be creators, but I would also say this is a risk.'

On Jun 24, 2022 by Victoria Gagliardo-Silver

woman holding Starbucks drink in car speaking caption "Why hasn't Starbucks gotten better food? It's such a depressing selection that hasn't changed during my entire life" (l) Starbucks interior food counter with Starbucks sign lit up (c) woman in car speaking caption "Why hasn't Starbucks gotten better food? It's such a depressing selection that hasn't changed during my entire life" (r)

‘Literally worse than airport convenience store food’: Woman says Starbucks should improve its food menu, sparking debate

Some customers believe the food at Starbucks is bland so as not to overpower the coffee smell.

On Jun 24, 2022 by Lauren Castro

woman swiping on phone caption "casually tapping through activism posts on insta stories the day roe v wade gets overturned" (l) "ROE vs. WADE" on jenga blocks on blue background (C) Woman funny face filter on caption "teenage boys posting about the nba or smth" (r)

‘Casually tapping through activism posts on Insta stories the day Roe v Wade get overturned’: TikToker blasts slacktivism in wake of Supreme Court ruling, sparking debate

'Posting on Instagram isn't gonna do anything.'

On Jun 24, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

‘I wonder how much money we have all lost’: TikToker weighs Heritage Farms chicken breast—realizes it’s 2lbs less than labeled

'Sounds like you found yourself a class action lawsuit!!'

On Jun 24, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

image of youtuber kat blaque in a black tank top standing in a living room.

VidCon: YouTuber Kat Blaque discusses why her content, audience, and mindset have shifted since starting in 2005

'I find that a lot of times when I've shifted my direction, I alienate at least a section of my audience.'

On Jun 24, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture

Computer screen with YouTube video titled "Windows 10 Update Fake Screen 1 Hour" caption "fake windows update screen YouTube video" (l) woman at desk happy arms stretched relaxing (c) hand thumbs up over computer screen with fake Windows 10 update video playing caption "fake windows update screen YouTube video" (r)

‘It’s crazy how many people are brainwashed into loving work’: Woman leaves YouTube video of fake Microsoft update on her computer to get out of working

'Now that is a life hack.'

On Jun 24, 2022 by Lauren Castro

woman in car caption "Thinking about the one time I saw a random number on my exes phone and used the number at Ulta to find out her name and take all of her reward points" (l) Crowed lined up outside Ulta building (c) woman in car caption "Thinking about the one time I saw a random number on my exes phone and used the number at Ulta to find out her name and take all of her reward points" (r)

‘She’s the one who wanted to share’: After finding the number her boyfriend was texting, woman allegedly used it to steal its Ulta rewards points

'Always be savage af.'

On Jun 24, 2022 by Jack Alban

Alexander Sanger standing outside hand on chest speaking caption "Do you know who you're interviewing?" (l) TikTok Bro standing outside speaking caption "Sorry, No." (c) Alexander Sanger standing outside speaking caption "I'm the former president of Planned Parenthood of New York. Wow." (r)

‘LEGEND’: TikToker happens upon grandson of Margaret Sanger—and asks him about abortion

'You cannot make abortion go away by criminalizing it.'

On Jun 24, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture IRL

TikTok creator Imani Barbarin, aka crutches and spice, shown preparing for and arriving at Vidcon 2022.

‘She understood the assignment’: Imani Barbarin talks Lizzo’s lyric change and advocating for disability rights

The content creator sat down with us for a chat at VidCon.

On Jun 24, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

Internet Culture IRL

woman speaking outside pretending hand is headset (l) Starbucks drive thru speaker (c) woman speaking outside making shocked expression (r)

‘You can’t argue with a robot’: Starbucks barista used ‘automated’ voice to get customers to leave drive-thru after their store closed early

'When I worked at Starbucks, I loved using my robot voice.'

On Jun 24, 2022 by Jack Alban

Bob Parsons LSD

‘I’m happier now and nowhere near as intense’: GoDaddy.com’s founder pivots to LSD

'There was no clinic or hospital in the U.S. to get this kind of treatment.'

On Jun 24, 2022 by John Scott Lewinski