Culture and Arts

Joan L. Cannon writes: Except for the military, men worked at desks and in boardrooms, women did no housekeeping, no childcare, little or no charity work. Like a perfectly arranged workshop, their lives were ordered, with a place for everything (and everyone), and everything in its place. Not many writers could hold modern attentions with such a world, yet it is more real than if it were shown on a movie screen. The characters in their houses, the décor, the customs, the music and art and social events are so meticulously portrayed that the reader is like an eavesdropper.  more »

Introduced: A bill to improve obstetric care in rural areas; strengthen the development of small business concerns in emerging markets, including those owned by women, minorities, veterans and in rural areas; A bill to increase the age of eligibility for children to receive benefits under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children; A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to increase diversity in the broadcasting industry; A bill to require review by the Government Accountability Office of screening protocols of the Transportation Security Administration relating to breast milk and formula; A bill to provide for congressional oversight of the board of directors of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and to protect amateur athletes from emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and for other purposes. more »

Jan 9, 2019 - To regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ... This Act may be cited as the “Assault Weapons Ban of 2019”. S.66 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2019; 116th Congress (2019-2020) | Get alerts Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] (Introduced 01/09/2019) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/09/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. This bill has the status: Introduced; Here are the steps for Status of Legislation: Introduced Passed Senate Passed House To President Became Law more »

Rose Madeline Mula writes: Where is Aladdin when I need him? More specifically, where is his fabled magic lamp? Unfortunately, it’s been missing for so long that if I ever do find it, probably it won’t work because it will be coated with tarnish. So polish it, you say. Not very likely ... Have you seen my silverware drawer? Of course, the prospect of having all my wishes granted would be a powerful incentive. If and when I ever do find — and polish — the lamp, I’ll be ready. My wish list is on the launch pad and ready to blast off. more »