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Dire Straits' Grammy-winning song declared homophobic and too offensive for today's listeners in a troubling decision by the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council. Is it social justice at work or political correctness gone too far?

Read more: "Classic Rock Song "Money for Nothing" Banned from Canadian Airwaves 26 Years After Release."

Reflections on city versus country living, having recently moved from Philly to southern New Jersey. Some Philadelphia thoughts as AC's Local Featured Contributor program comes to an end.

Full article: "5 Things I Miss About Living in Philadelphia...And 5 Things I Don't Miss at All" by Nicole Pellegrini at Associated Content

Why the fat-phobia needs to end, and Kelly's "apology" is not enough. Society has too long allowed fat-shaming to continue without challenge, and Marie Claire needs to do more to acknowledge the harm they have caused.

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My personal story of dealing with a health crisis while uninsured. Many Americans play the odds and hope that they'll remain healthy while lacking health insurance. I can tell a story of what can happen when you're not so lucky.

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Foodies hate chains. But are their criticisms justified? A look at common arguments against chain restaurants, and why they remain so popular.

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This summer, musician Sting will be going on tour with the support of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. While I am a longtime fan of Sting's work with The Police, there are a number of reasons why I'm not interested in attending this concert series.

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