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First as Tragedy, Then as Farce: American History on Repeat

First as Tragedy, Then as Farce: American Histo...

How Reagan’s revolution became Trump’s spectacle — and what it means for the future of power in the worldwide sociopolitical arena.

On Being a ‘Difficult' Woman

On Being a ‘Difficult' Woman

A woman who asks for nothing is desirable. One who asks for anything is difficult. That's the expectation in every social script women are constantly handed.

Lauren Greenfield on Wealth, Morals & Capitalism

Lauren Greenfield on Wealth, Morals & Capitalism

Hedge–fund executives, porn stars, and rich kids: in her newest documentary, Greenfield delves deep into the lifestyles and mentality of the upper echelon.

Defining the Contemporary Oyster Bar

Defining the Contemporary Oyster Bar

Voilà, the most controversial of mollusks. It’s been used as an aphrodisiac. It started pirate wars. And in Philadelphia, Oyster House still does oysters best.  

One Girl, One High-Rise Kitchen, One Week of Meal Prepping: How to Meal-Prep like a Pro in You Dorm Room

One Girl, One High-Rise Kitchen, One Week of Me...

Tips, tricks, and recipes for meal-prepping on a budget — written by a college sophomore, for students of all ages.

‘Her Body and Other Parties’ To Be Adapted into a Dystopian TV series

‘Her Body and Other Parties’ To Be Adapted into...

The upcoming “feminist Black Mirror,” which will premiere on FX, is based on a collection of short stories by Penn’s former writer–in–residence Carmen Maria Machado.