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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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 From left: John and Tommy Fisher-Klein share a kiss on their wedding day. (Image courtesy of John Fisher-Klein)
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How my husband helped me see racism and my dad set aside prejudice

The first time I started seeing things differently was because of Tommy. The rules are different for him than they are for me. I still don't know how he navigates them.

9 years ago

Research show keeping a journal about things we’re grateful for makes us happier, and that’s good for our health. Reporter Shuka Kalantari shares journaling about skipping rocks on the beach with her toddler makes happy. (Shuka Kalantari/for WHYY)
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‘Positive scientists’ say you can learn to be happier

A busy journalist and mom test drives tools from “happiness science.” When the architects of America wrote about the p ...

9 years ago

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Essay: Bound by bulletin board, a neighborhood on the right ‘tack’

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

9 years ago

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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. ...

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Health

Neighbors can help prevent domestic abuse

It was 3 a.m. I sat up in bed, disoriented. A man and a woman were shouting. Then I heard a loud thud, followed by a banging sound, as if furniture was being moved.

9 years ago

 The recipient of the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature Derek Walcott is shown at a 2014 press conference in Mexico City. (AP Photo/ Berenice Bautista, file)
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Derek Walcott’s sexual harassment problem, and ours

In 2009, the Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott withdrew his name from consideration for the honorary position of professor of poetry at Oxford ...

9 years ago

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Lifestyle

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

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10 years ago

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I downsized my emotional life by getting rid of my boyfriend.

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10 years ago

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The Body Show

This rebroadcast show is all about the human body – more specifically, what happens to us after weR ...

Air Date: October 27, 2016

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Lifestyle

No husbands here

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10 years ago

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Sleeping in Separate Beds

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Air Date: March 7, 2016

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Community

Japanese music video shines a light on abuse in LGBT relationships

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11 years ago

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11 years ago

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11 years ago

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Community

Too many LGBT youth depend on abusive relationships for a home

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11 years ago

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