In his new book, Allan J. Lichtman investigates the foundations and history of conservative thought to identify and reveal the central crisis that lies at the heart of conservative principles... READ MORE The post Understanding Conservatives and Conservatism appeared first on University of Notre Dame.| University of Notre Dame
On September 4, 2025, Leah Libresco Sargeant will embark on a book tour for her newest book The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto (October 2025). Eager readers will have... READ MORE The post Leah Libresco Sargeant Announces Book Tour for New Book “The Dignity of Dependence” appeared first on University of Notre Dame.| University of Notre Dame
In Conservative at the Core, Allan J. Lichtman investigates the foundations and history of conservative thought to identify and reveal the central crisis| University of Notre Dame
Children’s Book Week is one of the most beloved events on the school calendar. It’s a time when libraries come alive, kids dress up as their favourite| Australian Fundraising
A recent report finds that the Trump administration's cancellation of science grants appropriated by Congress broke federal law.| Fancy Comma, LLC
Toby Shu explains the impact of the Loper Bright Supreme Court decision, which relates to scientific expertise in government.| Fancy Comma, LLC
Marian Schwartz is a prizewinning translator of Russian fiction and nonfiction, including works by Nina Berberova, Leo Tolstoy, Mikhail Shishkin, and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. The University of Notre Dame Press is... READ MORE The post An Interview with Marian Schwartz, Translator of “Between Prison and Freedom” appeared first on University of Notre Dame.| University of Notre Dame
Scientists don't see eye-to-eye on science, argues Ella Lesher, as she breaks down the differences between scientific and legal evidence.| Fancy Comma, LLC
Instead of accepting Galileo’s theory of heliocentrism, Romans punished him for it. What if things had been different?| Fancy Comma, LLC
CeaseFirePA calls for Senate to return and support the increase| CeaseFirePA
"We can’t assume that good science automatically translates into good policy through agency expertise," writes Ella Lesher.| Fancy Comma, LLC
What you don't know can shape what you know, argues Toby Shu.| Fancy Comma, LLC
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s SB1, limiting gender-affirming care for minors, disregarding significant medical consensus.| Fancy Comma, LLC
The Catholic Media Association recently announced the winners of the 2025 Catholic Media Association Book Awards! During their Catholic Media Conference| University of Notre Dame
BERKELEY, CA – June 23, 2025 — GU Energy Labs, a leader in performance sports nutrition, is proud to announce the extension of its sponsorship of the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run (WSER) through 2029. This renewed commitment deepens GU’s longstanding partnership with the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race and reinforces both organizations’ shared dedication to endurance athletes, community building, and increasing representation in ultra running.| Western States Endurance Run
In Congress, both the House and Senate have legislative bell systems that help inform members of what is happening during the daily session.| Fancy Comma, LLC
An appropriations bill starts out as just an idea of spending priorities, but by the end of its journey in Congress, it is what keeps our government running.| Fancy Comma, LLC
From the earliest days of American literature, Black women have made invaluable contributions—although their work was often discounted, criticized, or ignored. To counter this history, the online publication Zora (named for author Zora Neale Hurston) created The Zora Canon, a collection of the 100 most prominent books written by African American women. Even better, most of these books are available to check out for free on the Internet Archive!| Internet Archive Help Center
The reality of the free Canadian system is that, while conservative provincial governments are required to provide it, they have always hated it. They are always looking for ways to privatize it by stealth.| Competents in Charge
A coalition of more than 140 organizations, faith leaders, health professionals, educators, local elected officials, violence prevention practitioners and others from across Pennsylvania have signed and delivered a joint letter urging the state legislature to prioritize a $101.5 million investment in evidence-based community violence intervention (CVI) programs in the 2025–26 budget. The letter, led by […]| CeaseFirePA
Democratic members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives sent a letter to their chamber’s leadership calling for a $101.5 million investment in violence prevention initiatives.| CeaseFirePA
Learn how to write engaging, attention grabbing hooks for essays, journalism, copywriting, speeches, and even social media content.| Fancy Comma, LLC
True leaders are made in tough times. What if some of those leaders were scientists?| Fancy Comma, LLC
Every year, June 8 marks World Oceans Day. Australian Fundraising is proud to share that Care for a Cause has helped plant more than 75,000 coral fragments!| Australian Fundraising
Welcome to your guide to intellectual freedom and privacy at ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025, June 26 – 30! With unceasing censorship attempts in our communities and legislative attacks from the federal level on down, this year’s conference lineup includes sessions and meetings that tackle these critical issues. This guide is crafted to help you find conference sessions focused on intellectual freedom, privacy, and advocacy. The post Your Guide to Intellectual Freedom, Privacy, ...| Intellectual Freedom Blog
The moral I would take from it is this; we need to watch out for people trying to trigger us to destroy the structures which keep us alive. This is so even if these structures are also used to oppress us.| Competents in Charge
Essay #1 Essay #2 Essay #3 Essay #4 Essay #5 Essay #6 Essay #7 Essay #8 Essay #9 Essay #10 Essay #11 Essay #12 Essay #13 Essay #14 Essay #15 Essay #16 Essay #17 Essay #18 Essay #19 Essay #20 Essay …| Federal Bar Association
Data significantly enhances presidential campaigns, wrote now-Kamala Harris for President alum Ben McGuire in his Master's thesis at the Kennedy School of Government.| Fancy Comma, LLC
Interning in Congress involves collaboration, a fast pace, and self-care.| Fancy Comma, LLC
Australian Fundraising’s Monty the Monstar Fun Run is the most inclusive school fundraiser in Australia. Read why you should consider it for your school.| Australian Fundraising
Dear Members: The theme for this issue is International Law. Therefore, I thought it fitting to discuss the very quality that makes our American judicial system the envy of the modern world, an ind…| Federal Bar Association
The federal Department of Justice made sweeping cuts to gun violence prevention programs last week. While the breadth and impact of the cuts is not yet fully apparent, Pennsylvania organizations have been informed they will no longer receive funds.| CeaseFirePA
Sheeva recounts a day in her life working in Congress from January to March 2017, at the tail end of the second Obama administration and the beginning of the first Trump administration.| Fancy Comma, LLC
The American Library Association and Banned Books Week Coalition are pleased to announce the theme for Banned Books Week 2025: “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” Banned Books Week will take place October 5 – 11, 2025.| Intellectual Freedom Blog
By Rick Law, elder law and estate planning attorney in Aurora, IL. Rick and his attorney daughter Diana Law are partners at the Estate, Asset, and Retirement Tax law firm of Law Elder Law. Although each state has its own rules regarding transfers and discharges, if the facility accepts Medicaid and/or Medicare, it is bound by the federal rules. A nursing home may only transfer or discharge a patient under federal law if it isnecessary for the resident’s welfare and the resident’s need...| Law Elder Law – a Division of Law Hesselbaum.
From the desk of Estate Planning attorney Rick L. Law of the Estate, Asset, and Retirement Tax law firm of Law Elder Law. Dale Chatfield was a man of simple and powerful virtues. His initiative, integrity, and personality drew people to him, and in turn, he enriched their lives. When Dale passed in 2014, he and his wife doris had been married for just over 75 years. Born October 10, 1911 in the central Nebraska plains. He told us, “I grew up on the farm, and when I was aSEE DETAILS| Law Elder Law – a Division of Law Hesselbaum.
BY LEL’s Rick Law. Diana Law, and Rick Law are partners at the multi-generational law firm of Law Elder Law in Aurora, IL. The Estate, Asset and Retirement Tax law firm at Law Elder Law serve pre-retirees, retirees, seniors and their families. LEL’s own Attorney Diana Law has once again been selected as a Leading Lawyer and was featured in the Network’s magazine. In 2009, Diana was first selected as a leading lawyer, and both her and her father – elder and estate planning attorne...| Law Elder Law – a Division of Law Hesselbaum.
By elderlaw and estate planning attorney Rick Law. Rick is founder and managing partner at the multi-generation Estate, Asset, and Retirement Tax Law firm of Law Elder Law in Aurora, Illinois. One of my friends is suffering from long term nerve pain, which is one of the most common complications caused by Shingles. Although Shingles can occur at any age, seniors and baby boomers are the primary groups seriously affected by it. Once upbeat and positive, my friend’s voice was filled with an...| Law Elder Law – a Division of Law Hesselbaum.
By Rick Law, elder law and estate planning attorney at the Estate, Asset and Retirement Tax Law Firm of Law Elder Law in Aurora, IL. Finding a dependable, trustworthy, long-term caregiver is something that families often grapple with… retaining a great caregiver is the other half of the struggle that families encounter when faced with disabilities and/or long-term diseases. The majority of the folks we encounter are impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease and the resulting progressive dement...| Law Elder Law – a Division of Law Hesselbaum.
By Rick Law, founder and managing partner of Law Elder Law in Aurora, Illinois. At LEL, we know that the world has changed. Thankfully, we can help; We make the complex easy to understand. The Federal Nursing Home Reform Act lays out the rights of the residents. Under the federal act, a nursing home facility is required to protect and promote the rights of each resident, including, but not limited to the following rights: The resident has the right to exercise rights as a resident of the f...| Law Elder Law – a Division of Law Hesselbaum.
Take a Stand Against Gun Violence| CeaseFirePA
I write the article I would want to read about NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim, a Navy Seal, Harvard-trained emergency medicine physician, and first Korean-American on the International Space Station.| Fancy Comma, LLC
How is scientific information, and research more generally, used in policymaking? Sheeva summarizes the science research and policy ecosystem as used in the legislatures of all 50 states (and DC).| Fancy Comma, LLC
The American Library Association (ALA) today released the highly anticipated Top 10 Most Challenged Books List as part of the 2025 State of America’s Libraries Report that highlights the ways libraries continue to meet the needs of their communities amid challenges to intellectual freedom.| Intellectual Freedom Blog
Conflicts of interest are one of the trickiest ethical challenges federal lawyers face. No matter your practice area, conflicts can arise in unexpected ways. Yet handling them correctly isn’t just …| Federal Bar Association
CeaseFirePA Launches statewide tour to highlight programs, advocate for continued state support (Pennsylvania) — A new report from CeaseFirePA Education Fund demonstrates a reduction in gun homicides due to historic investment in violence prevention programs and the gun violence prevention group warned without continued investment, shootings may rise again. The report goes on to […]| CeaseFirePA
Local Leaders Take Action to Curb Gun Violence and Close Dangerous Loopholes [Media, Pa.] – In a major step toward protecting communities from untraceable and rapidly firing firearms, Delaware County is proposing a new ordinance to regulate ghost guns and machine gun conversion devices. The first are untraceable firearm parts that can quickly be turned […]| CeaseFirePA
CeaseFirePA rises in strong opposition to President Donald Trump’s apparent decision to fire pardon attorney Elizabeth Oyer for refusing to reinstate gun ownership rights to Mel Gibson, who is a prohibited purchaser due to his domestic violence conviction. CeaseFirePA Education Fund’s Executive Director Adam Garber said: Putting guns back in the hands of domestic abusers […]| CeaseFirePA
On March 7, 2025, Sheeva Azma organized a Stand Up for Science event at the Oklahoma Capitol to advocate for science and scientists.| Fancy Comma, LLC
Choosing a fundraising program isn’t just about raising money. It’s about engaging participants, rewarding efforts, and making the experience exciting.| Australian Fundraising
This essay is the Third Place Winner of the annual Hon. Constance Baker Motley Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Young Member Essay Writing Competition. This competition was created to promote the l…| Federal Bar Association
Cyber threats are not unique to our legal and judicial systems. Corporations, governments, healthcare institutions–really all aspects of modern life–are susceptible to digital attacks. Those who se…| Federal Bar Association
Scientists’ strong research and analytical skills make them ideal policy analysts for evidence-based decision-making.| Fancy Comma, LLC
When half of the fifth graders selected 0.45 as the smallest of 0.8, 0.45, and 0.125, I had my work cut out for me. I planned a lesson that went wonderfully. Those are the days that remind me of how good it is to be a teacher. The post Comparing and Ordering Decimals appeared first on MARILYN BURNS MATH.| MARILYN BURNS MATH
This essay is the Second Place Winner of the annual Hon. Constance Baker Motley Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Young Member Essay Writing Competition. This competition was created to promote the …| Federal Bar Association
Public affairs manage stakeholder relationships, influencing public policy and shaping opinions in organizations.| Fancy Comma, LLC
Dear FBA Community, As we reflect on the past year, each of the Board of Directors—myself included—is filled with gratitude. Your unwavering commitment, support, and engagement with the Federal Bar…| Federal Bar Association
The fifth-grade class I’m working with this year is studying addition and subtraction of fractions, and I asked to “borrow” the class to see how they would view Amber’s solution. I describe how I structured the lesson and have also included students’ writing. The post How Was Amber Reasoning? appeared first on MARILYN BURNS MATH.| MARILYN BURNS MATH
With nearly 1,900 entries, it’s our pleasure to announce the winner of our $10,000 Budget Booster Bonanza prize of four $2,500 gift cards including Coles,| Australian Fundraising
Scientists can leverage their skills to work on political campaigns.| Fancy Comma, LLC
In 1999, a garage in Mt Ommaney became the unlikely birthplace of a revolution in fundraising for schools and groups alike in Australia.| Australian Fundraising
By doing a fun run or disco with Australian Fundraising, students have the unique opportunity to turn their efforts into something meaningful.| Australian Fundraising
By way of an occasional post, this is an illustration of why you should never give up on a brick wall. Many years ago I discovered the wonderful Augier sisters, their name recorded sometimes as Hosier, and the name of the father who freed them in his Will was John Augier. He was that mystery … Continue reading Never Give Up – seeking John Augier» The post Never Give Up – seeking John Augier appeared first on A Parcel of Ribbons.| A Parcel of Ribbons
Listen to this article At last year’s Railway Challenge, the chief judge, Bill Reeve announced that without doubt it had been the best challenge yet. This year he said the same thing, and the scores showed that this was no mere repetition. Indeed, this year’s challenge was the first in which all the locomotives present […]| Rail Engineer
“Before you heal someone, ask him if he’s willing to give up the things that made him sick.” —Hippocrates| Integrative Medicine Center of Western Colorado
Sheeva Azma shares 20 key science policy takeaways from the 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting.| Fancy Comma, LLC
Sheeva Azma recaps science policy sessions at the 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting.| Fancy Comma, LLC
By FBA International Law Section Secretary Linda Strite Murnane, Associate Justice on the High Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Federal Bar Association International Law Sectio…| Federal Bar Association
At Sidebar column from the Spring 2024 issue of The Federal Lawyer Many American lawyers1 dream of working abroad. Some like the idea of practicing in new areas of the law and meeting new clients. …| Federal Bar Association
Have you ever tried a Slow Reveal Graph? This was my first experience—Heartbeats per Minute and Body Weights of Different Species. It was wonderful―for the class and for me.| MARILYN BURNS MATH
Article by Aaron Bulloff from the Winter 2024 issue of The Federal Lawyer Did you know the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association was chartered by Congress as a 501(c)(3) organization in 1954? W…| Federal Bar Association
In my previous blog, I described a lesson I taught based on measuring the area and perimeter of my foot. Here I describe what happened when I returned to the class to have the students think more about the data they recorded and the mathematics it revealed. The post Part 2: Untangling Area and Perimeter appeared first on MARILYN BURNS MATH.| MARILYN BURNS MATH
Whether you are considering a legal conference, classroom or online instruction, a massively open online course, or another learning method, there is no better time than now for pursuing CLE.| Federal Bar Association
This is a lesson that I’ve taught for many years when teaching about area and perimeter. I recently revised the lesson and I think my changes were an improvement. How did I change the original plan? What was my thinking behind the changes? How did the students respond?| MARILYN BURNS MATH
After teaching this lesson, I taught it to another class to work out some of the kinks. My, it’s hard and time-consuming to prepare for and plan lessons. I hope my story makes the lesson accessible for other teachers and students to enjoy.| MARILYN BURNS MATH
I asked this question recently in two lessons I taught to fourth and fifth graders. Actually, I’ve asked the question many more times to friends, asking them to visualize a square positioned in the middle of another square that had twice the area. Read about how I introduced this Desmos tool and use the link to try it yourself.| MARILYN BURNS MATH
In my last blog, I describe how I planned a lesson about number lines. In this blog, I describe what actually occurred when I taught the lesson to a class of fourth graders. Read about which parts of my plan I followed, when and why I made some changes, and what the students did on the assignment I gave them.| MARILYN BURNS MATH
Much work has been done recently demonstrating the presence of people of African origin in the UK for far longer than had previously been thought, notably Miranda Kaufman’s book Black Tudors. I recently came across the extract above in the parish register of Hunsden in Hertfordshire which highlights two more people whose origins would otherwise be … Continue reading Hidden black identities» The post Hidden black identities appeared first on A Parcel of Ribbons.| A Parcel of Ribbons
If anyone was ever in any doubt about the iniquities of the Apprenticeship scheme that followed the apparent abolition of slavery in the British colonies this little book lays out in graphic detail just how much more dreadful things became for those who had been enslaved. I say ‘apparent abolition’ because although no-one was now … Continue reading The Iniquities of Apprenticeship» The post The Iniquities of Apprenticeship appeared first on A Parcel of Ribbons.| A Parcel of Ribbons
I owe a debt to Michael Hardy who kindly obtained this much better copy of the image of Robert Cooper Lee from the Christie’s sale catalogue of 27 March 1979. When I call this a ‘lost’ miniature I am sure the owner knows they have it! and I hope they still know who it is … Continue reading Robert Cooper Lee – The Lost Miniature» The post Robert Cooper Lee – The Lost Miniature appeared first on A Parcel of Ribbons.| A Parcel of Ribbons
Some readers will be aware that I am currently studying for a post graduate Diploma in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies with the University of Strathclyde. I am hugely enjoying the course, but one of the things I have learned is the inadequacy of the way in which, in the past, I have recorded the … Continue reading Family Trees undergoing revision» The post Family Trees undergoing revision appeared first on A Parcel of Ribbons.| A Parcel of Ribbons
We think of crowdfunding as a modern phenomenon. When a family loses everything due to a fire in their home just before Christmas, thousands of people respond to an appeal by their friends on the internet, donating toys, clothes and money. One family were so overwhelmed by the response that they were able to donate … Continue reading Crowdfunding before the internet» The post Crowdfunding before the internet appeared first on A Parcel of Ribbons.| A Parcel of Ribbons
GlobalMed's CostSimplified program revolutionizes telehealth accessibility by offering healthcare organizations advanced virtual care solutions via an affordable rental model. With a selection of telehealth stations and medical devices, organizations can start or expand their services without the financial burden of large initial investments.| GlobalMed
Fr. Mike Schmitz's Ultimate Guide to Confession addresses all your questions about this sacrament and heals your relationship with God.| Ascension Press Media
A quick reminder about my book on the extraordinary life of Rachael Fanny Antonina Dashwood who married Matthew Allen Lee, son of Robert Cooper Lee and Priscilla Kelly whose letters feature in A Parcel of Ribbons. You can buy the story of her life from Amazon as a paperback or Kindle. The post The extraordinary Female Infidel appeared first on A Parcel of Ribbons.| A Parcel of Ribbons
The extraordinary life of Rachael Fanny Antonina Dashwood daughter of Sir Francis Dashwood| A Parcel of Ribbons
Congratulations to our 2023 Annual Prize Winners! After a HUGE year of fundraising over $22 million, there were some close results.| Australian Fundraising
You may be aware that data privacy has been much in the news lately. Not only in relation to the mis-use of data gathered via Facebook, but also because on 25 May 2018 new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR for short) come into force across Europe and by extension across the world. You can read … Continue reading »| A Parcel of Ribbons
At the heart of every meaningful initiative lies the potential to transform lives and communities. Today, we're thrilled to introduce our latest initiative,| Australian Fundraising
Are you looking to host a memorable and entertaining fundraising event for your school or community? A Glow-in-the-Dark Disco Party is a fantastic choice that| Australian Fundraising
Whatever one’s political beliefs—and I myself live in a family with many disparate views represented—one thing is clear: there are psychological consequences to the protracted unease and tension that so many feel today. As babies, our connection to our caregivers—our attachment figures—provides us not only with comfort and connection, but a way of making sense […]| Dr. Dan Siegel
This time of year, between Thanksgiving and the winter holidays can be filled with a wide range of feelings, from joy and gratitude to longing and loneliness. Many articles and blogs that come out around this time often address the challenges of family reunions, citing the many ways coming back together with family for the […]| Dr. Dan Siegel
