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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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"Former journalist seeks writing partner for regular meetings to share work in progress (short stories, memoir) and constructive critique."

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Let dads father and moms mother

On May 4, 2017, I read an article that I feel devalued and misrepresented the true nature of dads in its title: “ ...

8 years ago

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The end of the Shore as we know it

The Jersey Shore is in danger, but instead of forcing it to adapt to what we want it to be and what we remember, we should adapt to what it will eventually become.

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Does a feminist lose her cred when she’s sleeping with another feminist’s man?

The feminist photos and posts and slogans on the Facebook page of Maggie Grey (not her real name) make me angry. ...

8 years ago

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I ate my way through Tel Aviv

One lesson I brought home from Tel Aviv is how to eat hummus — an important skill now that several new hummusiot have sprung u ...

8 years ago

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Immigration
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Uncovering ‘the true America’ in real conversations with a Muslim

Last December, I wrote a commentary condemning hate crimes against Muslims and offering to sit down with anyone who wanted to learn about Islam or meet a Muslim.

8 years ago

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The decline of political wit, and the death of the stylish insult

This July will mark the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen — so this year is surely a fitting time to reflect on a subject b ...

8 years ago

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Red hot in a green heaven — the day I became a Phillies fan

The late-setting July sun illuminated the canyon of freshly deserted mills on the avenue. Over-sized factory windows coated in senescent ...

8 years ago

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That feeling when your phone is missing and panic grips you

Others seem to weather it without permanent physical or psychological damage. I am talking, of course, about the miserable moment you realize you have lost your cell phone.

8 years ago

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Aging
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‘See you later’ is more a hope than a promise

I just returned home from my godfather’s funeral. It is still unbelievable to me. The man was 90 years old, so it’s in some w ...

8 years ago

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Now with 30% more wit and sarcasm! … but no quinoa

Rice Chex cereal has always been 100 percent rice, but now it boasts that it’s gluten-free. It never had gluten. But now that glute ...

8 years ago

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Gender
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The wife of a transgender woman has her own transition to make

Just over a year ago, Mark, my husband of almost 15 years and best friend for 23, the person with whom I have had two remarkable children ...

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My car is as clean as my conscience

Have you ever noticed that when a friend offers you a ride and you get in their car, they usually say, “Sorry about the mess,” ...

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The music filled me with joy; the music made me feel free, even when the lyrics were speaking to conditions of struggle.

9 years ago

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If you think it, they can ink it at 2017 Philly Tattoo Arts Convention

Philadelphia’s 19th Annual Tattoo Arts Convention took place last weekend at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Local tattoo lover ...

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