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Why Trump’s meme coin is a cash grab
Three days before his presidential inauguration, Donald Trump launched a meme coin, a type of…
Category: Arts
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‘We painted our fear, hope and dreams’ − examining the art and artists of Guantánamo Bay
When Moath al-Alwi left Guantánamo Bay for resettlement in Oman, accompanying him on his journey…
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A federal policy expert weighs in on Trump’s efforts to stifle gender-affirming care for Americans under 19
Amid a flurry of executive orders affecting transgender Americans, the Trump administration ordered restrictions on…
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College course teaches Philly students to appreciate beer − whether they’re tailgating or fine dining
Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.…
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Seizure of Sally Mann’s photographs in Texas revives old debates about obscenity and freedom of expression
Four photographs by celebrated artist Sally Mann were recently removed from the walls of an…
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How the literature of fire can help readers find hope among the ashes
“We are living apocalyptically.” The philosopher Bruno Latour uttered those words in an interview discussing…
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David Lynch exposed the rot at the heart of American culture
“There’s a sort of evil out there,” says Sheriff Truman in an episode of David…
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The Gilded Age novel that helps explain our fascination with Luigi Mangione
A good-looking young man with a mysterious past carries a loaded gun, ready to kill,…
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Universities are mapping where local news outlets are still thriving − and where gaps persist
Across the country, academics, journalists and researchers are mapping their state’s news and information ecosystems.…
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The Wanamaker organ has been a treasured piece of Philly history for over 100 years − a historian explains its illustrious past and uncertain future after Macy’s closes
Macy’s announced on Jan. 9, 2025, that it will close its store in Center City…