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Yes, and?: Philadelphia’s Gen Z Voters aren’t taking just “Yes” for an answer

For young people entering their first or second election cycle, it can be easy to miss the hard work being done to address the day-to-day issues Americans are facing when its opposite is dominating the media.The importance of optimism in young voters is not something that can be understated, arguably, because their support is some of the most needed.

October 23, 2024 No Comments

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Freeing the Cvgebird

Cvgebird takes social and systemic issues, and makes them sonically compelling, as well as being informed and interesting. Everything is intentional, whether it be for Selina, the listener, or both.

October 18, 2024 No Comments

News

Love Now Media Partners with Women’s Way to Launch the Beyond the Razor Wire Fence Podcast

In partnership with Women’s Way, Love Now Media is proud to announce the launch of Beyond the Razor Wire Fence, now available across all podcast platforms.

October 16, 2024 No Comments

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Determined and Never Afraid: Dana “DJ Showtyme” Johnson

Dana Johnson continues to offer herself to the world, despite the traumas she’s endured. She recognizes that she is an example for many who admire her and offers herself as a voice for those oppressed, ignored, and forgotten. DJ Showtyme reminds us that adversity shapes us, but doesn’t define who we are to ourselves or others.

October 11, 2024 No Comments

StoryCorps

Cosmic Bonds and “the Comet of the Century”

On Saturday, October 12th, a rare comet will be at its most visible over Philadelphia – streaking through the sky and easily visible with a telescope or binoculars. Named “Tsuchinshan-Atlas”, the comet will make its closest approach to Earth for the next 80,000 years and promises to be the “comet of the century.”

October 10, 2024 No Comments

Equity

The AI will see you now: How artificial intelligence is changing healthcare — and might become your best advocate

As this is the final essay of a five-part series, I thought it appropriate to begin where we started. Although focused on artificial intelligence, love has always been the throughline intentionally guiding each piece.

October 8, 2024 No Comments

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The Exemplary Manhood of Frontline Dads

So, what does it mean to be a Frontline Dad? Jones describes it as “exemplary manhood,” a recurring phrase taught to mentees. “You don’t have to be a biological father to be a dad,” he emphasizes. “We come from communities where we believe in taking a village to raise a child.”

October 3, 2024 No Comments

Equity

Activist Debbie Wei on Love for Community and the Fight to Save Philadelphia’s Chinatown

When I ask Debbie if Parker’s recent endorsement means the fight to save Chinatown is lost, she looks up from her mapo tofu noodles and laughs. “Oh God, no,” she chuckles, reminding me that Mayor Street’s pet project was a proposal to put the Phillies stadium in Chinatown and Mayor Nutter eyed the neighborhood as the site for a casino. The community defeated both.

October 2, 2024 No Comments