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The Anti- Vax Crusaders

“Later that day, united by their displeasure with the state, a bizarre coalition of devout churchgoers, fed-up parents, small business owners and agitated radicals chanted “freedom” as they marched through the streets of Aylmer.” 

How a McDonald’s Knockoff Became the Immigrant Dream

“The truth is, Burger Baron maintains a cult following to this day partly because it’s a shitshow. To begin with, the logo—a colourful fat knight with double-Bs in his shield—often appears on signs as a crudely drawn copy of the original. The mascot sometimes looks emaciated or downright mutilated, if he appears on the sign […] 

The Murders Down the Hall

“393 Powell Street was a peaceful home until residents started dying in brutal, mysterious ways.” 

Kansas Has Become a Beacon for Abortion Access. Next Year, That Could Disappear.

“In a single year, the elements that have made Kansas a beacon for access could disappear. If they do, the Midwestern abortion desert would be bigger than the entire country of France.” 

 

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