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Antifa Philadelphia fights dirty
Fighting fascism
When Alaina Mabaso saw a Philadelphia neo-Nazi, she decided to go beyond calling congressional offices and grieving on social media to meet the folks in Philly intent on “smashing fascism” — any way they can.
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When fake news invades real life
God help us, every one
When a fake news story took over the headlines in Maria Corley's Lancaster County town, people suffered, which was bad enough; but even worse, she believed it.
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Arthur Caplan, Donald's Trumpettes, and me
How did we get here?
Rick Soisson wonders about "the line between civilization and something else," and finds the intersection between former Penn medical ethicist Arthur Caplan and Donald Trump.
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What will happen to women's health care?
On getting grabbed
Stacia Friedman recalls the battle over women's reproductive rights and wonders what has changed since she was a Temple University undergrad in 1968.
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The "Miracle on South 13th Street"
All is bright
In December, everyone has to live with a certain number of Santas, but in Alaina Johns's neighborhood, things get a little out of hand.
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Corned beef and Beethoven, a hash-up
Ode to joy
Kile Smith went back on the road and visited another diner, but this time the heavens spoke and said, “Try it, you'll like it!”
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Gaining citizenship, losing confidence
Yearning to breathe free
Maria Thompson Corley, a Canadian citizen, got her long-awaited U.S. citizenship after the election ended. So, now what?
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2016 presidential election by the numbers
How do I reconcile with thee? Let me count the ways
Anndee Hochman emptied her basket of deplorables and filled it with all the 2016 presidential election numbers she could collect. Here's the sum total of her efforts (and those to come).
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José Rivera's 'Marisol' and the warnings we missed
Get up, stand up
Chris Braak saw Villanova Theatre's production of José Rivera's 'Marisol,' and had 20/20 hindsight. He asks what place art holds in our current political climate.
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Talking turkey at Thanksgiving
Give 'em the bird
Dreading this year's post-election Thanksgiving gathering? Take a few tips from Stacia Friedman's mom on how to keep pleasant conversation flowing as easily as the Beaujolais.
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