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Commonspace is a collaboration by First Person Arts and WHYY.

The Storytelling Mind

In this season 2 finale, all-star Commonspace storytellers gather around a table to discuss their craft and creative passion. The post The Storytellin...
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The One Who Laughs Last

Comedian Margaret Cho gives voice to difficulties in her life through comedy. The post The One Who Laughs Last appeared first on Commonspace.
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Good, Giving, and Game

What do an egg donor, Australian vacationer, and orgy attendee have in common? They’re leaving judgements about sex at the door. The post Good, Giving...
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Feels Like the First Time

The first time trying anything is likely to be awkward and clumsy. Sex does not seem to be an exception. The post Feels Like the First Time appeared f...
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A Journey of Her Own

As a child, Sok Be and her family fled Cambodia on a bicycle. Now, she reflects her mother’s bravery and selfless sacrifices. The post A Journey of He...
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A Phoenix Must First Burn

Writers Cecily Kellogg and Charlie O’Hay reflect on losing twin boys and their grieving process. The post A Phoenix Must First Burn appeared first on ...
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Unexpected

From complicated pregnancies to raising children with special needs, these storytellers open up about being a mother in the face of difficult circumst...
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Breaking the Class Ceiling

If achieving “The American Dream” is a game, how do you play the game? And what forces hold you back? Dr. Daniel Laurison expounds on wealth inequalit...
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Looking Class

Education, race, sex and age are only a few aspects that make up class in America. These storytellers recount their journeys using art to navigate the...
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Pussy Riot Grabs Back

Nadya Tolokonnikova has dedicated her life to disruption and resistance through art. But the fight is far from over. The post Pussy Riot Grabs Back ap...
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