Articles by Luna Danielle

The devastating effects of right-wing influencers’ attacks on queer and trans people of color

'They’re simply trying to push people out of the conversation entirely.'

On Jul 21, 2023 by Luna Danielle

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‘Please tell me you didn’t drink the whole thing’: Viewers criticize Starbucks customer who ordered $20 drink

'I would’ve cried if I saw that long ticket.'

On Apr 28, 2023 by Luna Danielle

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‘It’s so sinister’: Group of white boys glare at Black woman running a trail race

'I am very often the only Black person.'

On Apr 14, 2023 by Luna Danielle

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‘This is ridiculous’: Attorney says she left job after her firm found out about her beauty blogging

'It was not something that was hidden.'

On Mar 23, 2023 by Luna Danielle

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‘I only have $20 on CashApp’: Sonic customer tries to pay for order in partial payments

'I’ll give them a lil discount.'

On Mar 23, 2023 by Luna Danielle

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‘The landlord special’: TikToker says landlord covered holes with painted-over sheets of paper

'This is why we don’t do that.'

On Mar 21, 2023 by Luna Danielle

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‘A warning should’ve been enough’: Worker says she was fired from James Avery for ‘letting customers know what happens to their jewelry after they leave’

'I really just wanted to give the customers a little bit of what goes on back there.'

On Mar 16, 2023 by Luna Danielle

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‘Very much a fan of just being able to do what I want’: Starbucks barista shares why she doesn’t want to get promoted

'Being a general manager is really hard.'

On Mar 13, 2023 by Luna Danielle

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‘Not me thinking automatic sinks are just constantly defective’: Black woman says automatic faucet doesn’t work for her—it works for white paper towel

'I thought I was losing my mind.'

On Mar 3, 2023 by Luna Danielle

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‘Always have me waiting in the cold’: Target worker says she’s always stuck outside when she shows up for her shift before store opens

'Was meant to clock in 7 minutes ago. Still waiting.'

On Feb 28, 2023 by Luna Danielle

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‘This is exactly what corporate America is afraid of’: Worker explains why she job hops so frequently

'Not putting up with that.'

On Feb 23, 2023 by Luna Danielle

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‘I thought stealing electricity was a crime’: Woman catches contractors taking her electricity

"Last month my bill went from $200 to almost $400 because they’re using my electricity to complete a project.'

On Feb 21, 2023 by Luna Danielle

Internet Culture