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American Vegan Center Opens in Old City
The center works to bring together history and delicious food—without animal cruelty.
by EMILY WHITE
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How Prison Labor is on the Front Lines of Environmental Disaster Relief
Inmates are exploited as cheap labor to fight the climate crisis, while simultaneously being considered disposable.
by JEAN PAIK
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Penn GenEq Offers a Home for First–Year Students
Penn’s new pre–orientation program, Penn GenEq, provides an affinity space for first–year students interested in gender equity work.
by REMA BHAT
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Behind the Curtain of Social Justice Instagram Accounts
It's unethical for white-led social justice pages to be ambiguous about their identity.
by JEAN PAIK
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Vaccine Hesitancy Isn't Simple: A Brief History of Medical Crimes Against the Black Community
How understanding the horrific history plaguing America’s medical community can help tackle vaccine mistrust in the present.
by REMA BHAT
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The Exotification of Shohei Ohtani
Examining how the MLB superstar is viewed through an American gaze
by KATHRYN XU
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Billionaires Aren’t the Philanthropists They Think They Are
The rich’s charity work doesn’t address social inequality—it reinforces it.
by JEAN PAIK
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The Unwarranted Controversy Surrounding Lizzo's "Rumors"
Behind the backlash against Lizzo and Cardi B's new single.
by EMILY MOON
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Congee and the Problem of Asian Food Appropriation
Asian food doesn’t need to be “improved” to fit white aesthetics.
by JEAN PAIK
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Meet the Penn Grad Representing Penn Students in the State House
Street checks in with State Rep. Rick Krajewski seven months after his first day in office. His biggest lesson on the job? Change takes time.
by BEATRICE FORMAN
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Philly’s Housing Crisis & the Black Community: The Case for Penn to Step In
The COVID–19 pandemic is worsening housing disparities for Philadelphia's Black community. Penn needs to help.
by REMA BHAT
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Are Influencers the Key to Reversing Vaccine Hesitancy?
As vaccination rates continue to decrease, social media stars could turn things around.
by EVAN QIANG
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Behind the Algorithm: How AI Silences Small Creators
A war is brewing between small content creators and Big Tech.
by EVAN QIANG
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Breaking Down the Victoria's Secret Rebrand
Facing years of criticism for its promotion of toxic standards of beauty, the lingerie giant is attempting to reinvent itself as a champion of female empowerment.
by JILLIAN LOMBARDI
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Naomi Osaka Doesn't Owe You Anything
The recent controversy surrounding Naomi Osaka and the French Open reminds us that professional athletes are not immune to mental health struggles.
by EMILY MOON
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How Philly is Crafting the Road Towards Restorative Justice
Philadelphia has created a slew of initiatives that foster accountability, not carcerality.
by JEAN PAIK
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Community Gardens Grow Food—and Social Transformation
How community gardens can help create a more just future
by JEAN PAIK
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Social Causes on Social Media: How To Combat Performative Activism
Why performative activism endangers progress
by ARIA VYAS
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A Dialogue on Grieving 'Anti–Asian Violence'
Kingsley Song and Sudeep Bhargava, the chair and vice chair of the Asian Pacific Student Coalition, reflect on grieving and the ongoing violence towards the Asian community.
by SUDEEP BHARGAVA and KINGSLEY SONG
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Behind the Backlash of Lil Nas X’s 'MONTERO' Music Video
How criticizing Christianity can be empowering
by GABRIELLA RAFFETTO
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