Lay down your arms—but be prepared to fight

A Truly Civil War by Heather Shayne Blakeslee In 1849, in the run up to the Civil War, Henry David Thoreau wrote in his essay “Civil Disobedience” that “All men recognize the right of revolution; that is, the right to refuse allegiance to, and to resist, the government, when its tyranny or its inefficiency are

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Vegetarian buffalo wings: a hearty treat

A New Take on Cauliflower by Peggy Paul Casella Mark Twain once said, “Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” Though it’s often upstaged by its flashier, green-hued cousin broccoli, cauliflower has many unique attributes and nutritional benefits that should earn it a place in your regular meal rotation all season long. It

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To save water, forget about turning the faucet off when you brush your teeth. Turn off your air conditioner

Illustration by Corey Schumann Water, Water Everywhere by Jerry Silberman Question: How can I reduce my personal water consumption to protect the environment? The Right Question: How can I reduce my energy consumption to protect fresh water? Kayaking down the Schuylkill a couple of weeks ago, in the zone of cool air just above the

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A most American emblem arrives on Philly’s shores—a sign that we’re a river city on the rise

Illustration by Carter Mulcahey The Eagle Has Landed interview by Heather Shayne Blakeslee If you’ve just arrived in Philadelphia, you might not know that along our famed Boathouse Row, athletes were once advised to have tetanus shots to safely compete. Industrial waste and municipal sewage sullied our waters, and you were more likely to see

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What advocates can learn from artists

Story Time by Heather Shayne Blakeslee Once upon a time, I met Stephen King.  Perhaps more accurately, I once had an awkward exchange with Stephen King. It was a brief encounter at a fundraiser in New York, and I’m not sure which of us was more uncomfortable during the 20 seconds we spoke. What I

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Peach preserves: easy to make and a pleasure to eat

Peach Bliss by Anna Herman Gorge though you may, there are only so many peaches and cherries you can eat this summer, and some fruits are just better when they aren’t fresh: I’ve rarely had an apricot on the East Coast that was worth eating when I bought it. But sweet and tart jam made

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Recipe: grilled melons with briny feta and crisp mint

A Fresh Take on Fruit Salad by Peggy Paul Casella Welcome to the sweetest time of the year, when bins of fragrant, bowling-ball-size melons crowd farmers market stalls and grocery store displays. Though you may think they belong to the botanical family their name suggests, watermelons come from a completely different genus—Citrullus—and are actually classified

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