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What’s a smut peddler to do these days?
What’s a smut peddler to do these days? The sale of over 20,000 pages of adult content on itch.io has left creators feeling betrayed, exhausted, and fearful for their livelihoods. The number of platforms that permit the sale of adult material is shrinking, leaving creators uncertain about their future. Many smut comic artists and communities […]
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is attracting huge audiences worldwide – young Philadelphians told us K-pop culture inspires innocence, joy and belonging
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is attracting huge audiences worldwide – young Philadelphians told us K-pop culture inspires innocence, joy and belonging K-pop culture has become a global phenomenon, attracting huge audiences worldwide, particularly among young people aged 18-30. The Korean Wave, or “hallyu,” offers a refuge from stress and negativity in mainstream Western media, providing emotional […]
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School shootings leave lasting scars on local economies, research shows
School shootings leave lasting scars on local economies, research shows Fatal school shootings not only devastate communities emotionally but also harm their economies, with people spending less money on groceries, restaurants, and other public spaces after a tragedy strikes. The economic impact of fatal school shootings can be significant, with an average loss of $5.4 […]
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Parents don’t need to try harder – to ease parenting stress, forget self-reliance and look for ways to share the care
Parents don’t need to try harder – to ease parenting stress, forget self-reliance and look for ways to share the care Parents don’t need to try harder or be self-reliant to ease parenting stress; instead, they need connection and support from others. The traditional nuclear family ideal, which emphasizes self-reliance, is a relatively recent development […]
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Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors find healing and meaning through oral history project
Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors find healing and meaning through oral history project The Marshall Fire in Colorado, which occurred on December 30, 2021, had a devastating impact on survivors, with over 1,000 structures destroyed and two people killed. As part of the recovery process, an oral history project was initiated to preserve the stories of […]
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A portrait taken in North Philly in the 1980s reconnects poet with cherished memories of her own beloved father
A portrait taken in North Philly in the 1980s reconnects poet with cherished memories of her own beloved father Philadelphia anthropologist Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon reflects on her recent collaboration with photographer Joseph V. Labolito to create a poem inspired by one of his photographs from 1986. The photograph, which features two men and a little girl, […]
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Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it
Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it Despite declining trust in national news outlets, Americans still have faith in local news, with 74% saying they have “a lot of” or “some” trust in their local news organizations. The decline of local news has led to a […]
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Detroit’s population grew in 2023, 2024 − a strategy to welcome immigrants helps explain the turnaround from decades of population decline
Detroit’s population grew in 2023, 2024 − a strategy to welcome immigrants helps explain the turnaround from decades of population decline Detroit’s population grew for the second year in a row in 2024, marking a remarkable comeback after decades of decline, thanks to efforts to attract and settle immigrants. The city’s strategy to welcome immigrants […]
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Could a bold anti-poverty experiment from the 1960s inspire a new era in housing justice?
Could a bold anti-poverty experiment from the 1960s inspire a new era in housing justice? The Model Cities Program, launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960s, was a pioneering effort to address urban poverty and inequality through community-led planning and participation. The program aimed to tackle structural causes of poverty, such as housing […]
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Making eye contact and small talk with strangers is more than just being polite − the social benefits of psychological generosity
Making eye contact and small talk with strangers is more than just being polite − the social benefits of psychological generosity Engaging with strangers through eye contact and small talk can boost your mood and foster social connection, which is essential for human well-being. The way you focus your attention in public settings can either […]
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