Government
Touring the White House ... and Eleanor Roosevelt's Dinnergate
A new interactive White House kitchen tour recalls to mind Eleanor Roosevelt's own 'Dinnergate'. An FDR anti-epicurean affair related in Gourmet magazine revealed a cook's high-handed ways made the White House staff loathe her and it was soon apparent that apart from dessert, the meals she oversaw were going to be dreadful. more »
The 2010 Election: What Does it Mean for Women?
Not only are there ten million more women than men registered to vote, but women turn out to vote at higher rates than men. This is true for every racial/ethnic group for which data are available. This difference has sometimes given the Democratic candidate a winning edge. Expect the Republicans to try to suppress the female vote in 2012 through such techniques as negative advertising, which tend to discourage voting. more »
Is the Recession Linked to Fewer Marriages?
Pew Analyzes a recent debate over the strength of potential links between the recent decline in marriage rates and the national economic downturn. Two trends are heading in the same direction, but are they related? more »
Guardianships: Cases of Financial Exploitation, Neglect, and Abuse of Seniors
In 20 selected closed cases, GAO found that guardians stole or otherwise improperly obtained $5.4 million in assets from 158 incapacitated victims, many of whom were seniors. In some instances, guardians also physically neglected and abused their victims. In 6 of 20 cases, the courts failed to adequately screen potential guardians, appointing individuals with criminal convictions or significant financial problems to manage high-dollar estates. more »
