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I Love You, Man: The Male Friendship Recession

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I Love You, Man: The Male Friendship Recession

Friendships are one of the few relationships that we choose. They can last longer than our romantic relationships and be just as intimate. They can take on the role of family if our own falls short.

I Love You, Man: The Male Friendship Recession

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In Search Of The Elusive Lesbian Bar

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In Search Of The Elusive Lesbian Bar

In the 1980s there were roughly 200 lesbian bars across the country. Today, there are less than 30, according to The Lesbian Bar Project.

In Search Of The Elusive Lesbian Bar

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The State Of American Baseball

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The State Of American Baseball

Major League Baseball made some changes to the way the game is played in recent years. Some of the new rules include bigger bases, limits on shifting, and a new pitch timer.

The State Of American Baseball

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Isabel Allende And "The Wind Knows My Name"

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Isabel Allende And "The Wind Knows My Name"

Isabel Allende is no stranger to the experience of being an immigrant and refugee. When a military coup overthrew the Chilean presidency in 1973—led by her cousin, Salvador Allende—her family fled to Venezuela, where she penned her first novel "The House of Spirits."

Isabel Allende And "The Wind Knows My Name"

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The 1A Record Club Remembers Tina Turner

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The 1A Record Club Remembers Tina Turner

More than 60 years — that's how long Tina Turner's music career blessed crowds. With her powerful vocals, she brought house after house down with her thrilling performances.

The 1A Record Club Remembers Tina Turner

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The News Roundup For June 2, 2023

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The News Roundup For June 2, 2023

The House passed a deal to raise the debt ceiling this week in an attempt to avoid an economic disaster. Now, it moves to the Senate where amendments are expected.

The News Roundup For June 2, 2023

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Local Spotlight: The Straw Purchase Of Firearms In Philadelphia And Nationwide

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Local Spotlight: The Straw Purchase Of Firearms In Philadelphia And Nationwide

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) defines the straw purchase of firearms as "purchasing a gun for someone who is prohibited by law from possessing one, or for someone who does not want his or her name associated with the transaction."

Local Spotlight: The Straw Purchase Of Firearms In Philadelphia And Nationwide

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1A Remaking America: The Outlook For Trans Youth In Texas

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1A Remaking America: The Outlook For Trans Youth In Texas

This has been a record year for legislation aimed at trans youth. More than a dozen states have passed laws limiting gender-affirming care for minors.

1A Remaking America: The Outlook For Trans Youth In Texas

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The 1A Movie Club Sees 'The Little Mermaid'

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The 1A Movie Club Sees 'The Little Mermaid'

"The Little Mermaid" is back. This time, the Disney classic is reimagined in live action.

The 1A Movie Club Sees 'The Little Mermaid'

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In Good Health: Living With Sleep Disorders

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In Good Health: Living With Sleep Disorders

It's estimated that sleep disorders affect between 50 and 70 million people in America. That includes conditions like sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy. But depictions of living with a sleep disorder — like those in The Simpsons — don't always get it right.Even without a disorder, how we sleep has a major impact on our health. It affects our immune system, hormones, and heart health.

In Good Health: Living With Sleep Disorders

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