In the past, people who were romantically involved with the same sex were either kicked out of public places or even locked up because it was illegal. Even if they had a sick partner, they could not advocate for them when in need of medical attention. June is Pride Month, which is intended to honor […]
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The content of this article is satirical and represents a work of fiction, or Fake News. The characters within are fictitious. TILLEY: We’re back here on The Tilley Hour and we’re speaking to Philadelphia Police Department officer Gary Faulkner about his bestselling memoir entitled I Wish I Didn’t, But I Did. Pardon me for straying from
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Have you ever stopped to think about the incredible journey of cannabis? This plant has been around for centuries, used for medicinal and recreational purposes across the globe. However, it has also been the subject of controversy, and its legality has been questioned for just as long. In recent years, a growing movement has emerged
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The content of this article is satirical and represents a work of fiction, or Fake News. The characters within are fictitious. Two-time Academy Award-winning actor Markell Richmond was the subject of a Los Angeles Police Department wellness check on Sunday after a weekslong string of erratic and uncharacteristic behavior. Fans of Richmond’s began noticing that he
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Everyone is a sucker for cute baby videos. We love watching babies walk for the first time or make a sassy remark to their parents. There’s something magical and heartwarming watching those same children grow from babies to adults. But does every piece of their growth to adulthood need to be documented on social media?
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I can imagine that truly appreciating each of the sacrifices my parents have made for my sister and me over the years could take an entire lifetime. Nonetheless, to celebrate Father’s Day, I want to share a “thank you” to my dad. In doing so, I’d like to start by saying I’ve always considered my dad
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It’s common knowledge among the thinking crowd—a class that seems to shrink more and more each day—that there is a significant overlap between the Republican Party and American racism. American racism, of course, is much too prolific to be pigeonholed into a singular category of any kind. It is a far greater, craftier, and more
It’s said that fortune favors the bold, but American history suggests that it doesn’t always favor the bright. Pure boldness has little trouble finding the limelight, even when its consequences are close behind. The Virtue of Volume Take former president Donald Trump and influencer Andrew Tate for examples. Neither one of them is the sharpest
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Throughout history, several authoritarian and totalitarian governments solidified the power of their leaders by developing what is called a “cult of personality.” A cult of personality can be described as a collective positive perception of a political figure that’s built out of unwavering praise and propaganda in that figure’s favor. They are grounded in fanfare
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May marks not only the beginning of warmer weather in the metropolitan area, but it also represents a time to heighten our awareness around crucial issues affecting the youth. National Teen Self-Esteem Month gives youth and adults time to think deeply about the importance of having self-esteem as a teen, and how to potentially heighten
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