Marta Rusek
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Autism found me, and then I found my voice
Since my diagnosis with autism in 2015 at age 30, a bolder, more outspoken side of myself has emerged.
7 years ago
‘The voice of the people will be heard’ — from Vietnam protests to the new resistance
Like Americans who demonstrated against the Vietnam War in the late '60s, today's protesters know that it takes more than just one disruption to get the country and its electe
7 years ago
In remembering Chuck Berry, we have to play both sides of his record
When a loved one dies, the last thing we want to do is dwell on the unsavory aspects of their lives. Death, above all else, is supposed t ...
8 years ago
Why under-funding SEPTA is state-sanctioned discrimination
On a cold winter’s day in January 2015, my morning train arrived 45 minutes late. The Norristown High Speed Line was notorious for arri ...
8 years ago
Disarming the digital mob mentality
It’s hard to read the news when you’re a survivor of rape. Each case is different, but I see shades of my own attack and its ...
8 years ago
Where there is no freedom: My year living under a dictator in West Africa
The truth is tricky. In the age of instant gratification and social media, Americans expect unlimited access to the truth while they pick ...
8 years ago
Why we need ‘Blazing Saddles’ now more than ever
Mel Brooks’ takedown of racism in America, the 1974 film “Blazing Saddles,” is still relevant and funny as hell thanks ...
9 years ago
5 lessons we can learn from geek parents
My father had two passions in his life besides his family: the law and the offerings of geek culture. A former prosecutor for the City of ...
9 years ago
Philly’s soda tax will benefit the poor, not punish them
When the Democratic frontrunners for the presidential nomination visited Pennsylvania, they put themselves at the center of the soda tax ...
9 years ago
Temple needs to invest in its own community, not a stadium
There’s a reason why a significant portion of America’s high school seniors are not prepared for entry-level college courses, and it boils down to priorities.
9 years ago
Worried about a Trump presidency? America has seen worse men in the White House
Dreading the thought of a President Trump? He can’t possibly be worse than some other presidents. Look at Richard Nixon, Warren G. ...
9 years ago
No, Kim Kardashian, you’re not a role model — but these women are
Kim, we need to talk about the picture. You know the one. By splashing your naked body on the interwebs, you’re sending a message t ...
9 years ago