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Idealism Leads to Infighting at Mina’s World
Mina’s World was the first Philadelphia coffee shop owned by queer and trans people of color. Now, the same idealism that created it has resulted in its closure.
by RACHEL SWYM
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Let’s Get Disoriented
Rising junior Megha Neelapu discusses the Disorientation Guide and its deep roots in community advocacy.
by SRUTHI SRINIVAS
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Combatting Sex Work Stigma Using Arts Advocacy
Strongly rooted fears of prostitution and the trade is the last wall to break before meaningful reform—and the arts may be a useful avenue for achieving it.
by SRUTHI SRINIVAS
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The Free Library of Philadelphia: A Vital Institution Worth Defending
Ongoing activism to fund the Free Library is a fight for both resources and community.
by CONNOR NAKAMURA
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“A Sustainable Marketplace”: Reimagining Sustainable Futures
The Feminist Flea Market and Grant Blvd highlight local sustainability–focused artists with their upcoming market on Earth Day weekend.
by JEAN PAIK
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Kendra Brooks Is the Change Philadelphia Politics Needs
The city’s first Working Families Party member elected to City Council is making waves in Philly politics.
by SHEIL DESAI
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‘Flipping the Script’ Speaker Series Learns From Existing Diversity in Hollywood
This two–week event on Penn’s campus celebrates the unique backgrounds of underrepresented creatives in the film and television industry.
by SRUTHI SRINIVAS
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A Union Is Brewing
The significance of union organizing at the 34th and Walnut Starbucks
by CONNOR NAKAMURA
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Care in Flux
The lack of accessible child care options remains an issue for families at Penn and beyond.
by CONNOR NAKAMURA
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Philadelphia’s Addiction Crisis Calls For a Human–Centered Approach
The city’s novel approaches to a worsening drug epidemic may be missing a key element.
by SHEIL DESAI
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A Difficult Reality: Campus Activism at Penn
What stands in the way of student organizing?
by CONNOR NAKAMURA
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How Philadelphia’s Immigrant Students Are Being Failed by the State
Inequity in public education has been the norm for years. This Pennsylvania lawsuit is hoping to change that.
by SRUTHI SRINIVAS
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Asian American Studies Celebrates 25 Years of Struggle with Hope for the Future
Penn’s ASAM program reflects on its tumultuous history, while envisioning what growth, community, and change can look like.
by SHEIL DESAI
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Penn Needs To Take Better Care of Its Student–Athletes
While Penn has taken some measures to ensure the wellness of its players, there’s still more to be done.
by GABRIELLE GALCHEN
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How Philadelphia’s Trash Is Spurring an Environmental Justice Campaign
Philly's dysfunctional trash system impacts the wellbeing of its own residents—and the health of its neighboring communities.
by SHEIL DESAI
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How Philly Is Stepping Up to Help Afghan Refugees
Local organizations are aiming to ease the transition for the city's influx of Afghan evacuees
by GABRIELLE GALCHEN
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Confronting Philadelphia’s Gun Violence Epidemic Means Healing From Its Trauma
A record–setting year for homicides is a wake–up call to address the root causes of the violence.
by SHEIL DESAI
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Black women, don't hold your breath for love—it's all around you.
30 years since its release, Terry McMillan's ‘Waiting to Exhale‘ still resonates with Black, college–age women.
by KALIYAH DORSEY
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Labor Organizing is on the Rise—and Philly Workers are Taking a Stand
How labor unions are asserting their power during the pandemic
by JEAN PAIK
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Scientific Equality in the CDC
The CDC’s decision to include mood disorders as a risk–factor for COVID–19 reflects strides towards understanding mental illness.
by GABRIELLE GALCHEN
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