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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Will Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom revive the MCU? Fans are skeptical

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“That’ll learn’em”: Conservative host tries to own Mark Ruffalo by deleting Avengers movies he already paid for

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Chris Evans will be in “Avengers: Doomsday” after all. Marvel fans have mixed feelings about it

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