A new op-ed in the Philly Inquirer today (2/5/24) that provides a scathing indictment of the Mütter's "Unhoused" exhibit.

Of the exhibit, the author writes, "It’s a total mismatch for the museum. Homelessness is a serious issue and deserves to be presented with dignity and care. The Mütter had an opportunity to talk about the history of health challenges facing the homeless, like hepatitis outbreaks and exposure deaths, for example, or barriers to care. Instead, there’s an art project and some Post-it notes. It’s sophomoric at best and exploitative at worst...It’s grotesquely misguided tragedy porn. If this is the leadership’s idea of a bold new agenda for an internationally beloved institution, they’ve failed."

This is exactly what we've been encouraging people to do - reach out to the media, make your voice heard! 

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