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Does Anyone Remember the Iraq War? Well, 'Blowback' does.
The podcast, Blowback, holds nothing back—and this includes discussing the Iraq War.
Rethinking Your Black Friday Shopping List
Don’t be fooled by brands suddenly claiming to be following eco–friendly practices.
How Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation May Affect Marriage Equality
And why the setup of the Supreme Court seriously needs to be re-evaluated.
Election 2020: Four Years Undone in Four Days?
Street examines how a buildup of civic engagement catapulted Biden to victory.
Biden Won—Now What?
Biden won the election, but there's still more work to be done.
Why We Don’t Need to #FreeMelania
Despite her husband’s repulsive nature, Melania Trump is not a victim.
What Can A Ballot Do: Investigating Just How Much Voting Actually Accomplishes
There's a limit to what can be expressed through the voting process, but civic engagement doesn't end on Election Day.
The Hidden Effects of the Garment Industry on Uyghurs
Our world is plagued by blind consumerism. Let's combat it.
Unpacking Kashmir, the Hidden Genocide
India's occupation is depriving the region of resources, autonomy, and history.
What Do Kylie Jenner and Belle Delphine Have in Common?
White mimesis of ethnic features and cultural appropriation reifies the hyper–sexualization of women of color.
The State of the Arts at Penn: Why Do We Value STEM and Wharton More?
Debunking the myth that studying business is more practical than art history.
The Fight Against Sexist Algorithms
Can we code our way towards equality?
Why are we so obsessed with celebrities' bodies?
Billie Eilish's body shouldn't matter. Neither should Lizzo's, Kanye's, or anyone's, really.
Examining the ‘Skinny or Fashionable’ Trend
Social media users are calling out thin privilege online.
Indigenous Communities Have Been Disproportionately Affected by COVID–19
How America is dangerously repeating its dark history of neglect and ignorance.
Dear Penn: Your “Messages” to the Penn Community Aren’t Enough
Penn once again gives their condolences, but fails to address their role in the problem.
Behind the Hidden Politics of the Nobel Prize
Unpacking Louise Glück's recent honor and the uncertain future of a literary Nobel.
Our Bodies are just Bodies
By celebrating what our bodies do over what they look like, body neutrality presents a cure to our image–obsessed culture.
Presidential Debates Have Lost Their Worth
Why these events must detach from their current state of pure entertainment.




















