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Kane Parsons was just 16 years old when he created a viral YouTube horror series based on a 4chan meme. Now hes ready to conquer the big screen.
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Claims about low testosterone and false accusations of veganism might play well to the online far right, but will they win an election?
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The office was created a year ago and seemingly named for a far right European plan to expel minorities and immigrants from Western nations. It now works, a source says, with little to no oversight.
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The company is mapping Alexandria and, soon, Arlingtonright across from the power center of Washington, DC.

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