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Twitter reacts to historic SAG-AFTRA/WGA strike

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For the first time in over 60 years, the Writer's Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) are striking simultaneously.

The WGA has been on strike since May 2, demanding improvements in compensation and protections, among other asks. This afternoon, SAG president Fran Drescher announced that her organization would be joining writers on the picket line. Here is what people on Twitter have been saying about the historic move.

Fran Drescher, you are the moment

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Elizabeth de Luna
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Elizabeth is a digital culture reporter covering the internet's influence on self-expression, fashion, and fandom. Her work explores how technology shapes our identities, communities, and emotions. Before joining Mashable, Elizabeth spent six years in tech. Her reporting can be found in Rolling Stone, The Guardian, TIME, and Teen Vogue. Follow her on Instagram here.

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