katiebalevic

Katie Balevic


Katie Balevic is an editorial intern at the Daily Dot where she enjoys covering social justice issues and politics. Her previous work has appeared in the Daily Texan, the Victoria Advocate, and the Houston Defender.

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How a 10-second Disney jingle became a meme in Thailand

The songwriter is 'amused, flattered, and relieved' by the meme.

On Jul 15, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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The fake, viral Momo challenge is becoming a horror movie

The film will have the same producer of 'It.'

On Jul 10, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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YouTube executive blames his father’s murder for calling police on a Black man

'My father was murdered outside his home by a trespasser who he confronted alone.'

On Jul 10, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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#JusticeForElijah trends after man slits Black teen’s throat over rap music

He claims the rap music made him feel 'unsafe.'

On Jul 8, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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People are licking ice cream and then putting it back on the shelf for this viral challenge

It's just as gross as it sounds.

On Jul 3, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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CBS All Access is giving away a free one-month trial—but you have to act fast

You have a little over a day left to take advantage of this offer.

On Jul 3, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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Women say Jake Paul’s team kicked them out of party, made transphobic comments

'We're not real girls apparently.'

On Jul 1, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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Border Patrol officers reportedly mocked migrant deaths in secret Facebook group

9,500 Border Patrol officers are members of the secret group.

On Jul 1, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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How to add text on TikTok

Sure, TikTok videos are great, but there's something to be said for the written word.

On Jul 1, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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This story of a woman applying for a job epitomizes the digital divide

How do you apply for a job online without a computer or an email address?

On Jun 26, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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Billie Eilish fans fend off objectifying comments on tank top photo

There's a difference between a compliment and a creepy comment.

On Jun 24, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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Ta-Nehisi Coates dismantles Mitch McConnell’s anti-reparations argument

He came with receipts.

On Jun 19, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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Hasan Minhaj explains why your internet sucks in ‘Patriot Act’ episode, puts it on DVD

Minhaj addressed internet access disparities in the latest episode of Netflix's 'Patriot Act.'

On Jun 17, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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Couple calls for boycott of dog walker app Wag! after their dog was abducted

Benny's safe—but the dog's owners are demanding changes.

On Jun 17, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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Social media is helping raise awareness about massacres in Sudan

Sudan is in the middle of a revolution, and a social media campaign is playing a part.

On Jun 12, 2019 by Katie Balevic