History was made on the night of December 18, 2018 when the U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan First Step Act.
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Interview with U.K. Actor Johnny Neal
Johnny Neal explains his path to an acting career, working with Sir Ian McKellen, and challenges young U.K. actors face today.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Confidence & Joy: Success Strategies for Kids with Learning Differences’ by Deborah Ross-Swain and Elaine Fogel Schneider
'Confidence and Joy: Success Strategies for Kids with Learning Differences' by Deborah Ross-Swain and Elaine Fogel Schneider outlines ways kids with learning difficulties can be helped.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Dr. Colbert’s Hormone Health Zone’ by Don Colbert, M.D
'Dr. Colbert's Hormone Health Zone' by Don Colbert makes the case for increasing our hormone levels as the means of offsetting the negative effects of aging.
Read More »Nine Ways to Childproof Your Home
It doesn’t take much effort to childproof problem areas in your home. If you’re ever unsure of whether you should do something, it’s best to be overly cautious.
Read More »Operetta Review: ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ from the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players
With standout voices and vivid numbers, perfectly comedic costumes and musical hijinks, Albert Bergeret's glorious staging made this 'Pirates' a joy from start to finish.
Read More »Sentencing Project Fights an Uphill Battle
Since 1986, The Sentencing Project has worked to address ineffectiveness and racial bias in sentencing policy.
Read More »New Year’s Eve – The Loneliest Night of the Year
December 31 – New Year's Eve – is celebrated by people all over the world as they wait for midnight and the start of a new year.
Read More »Theater Review (Washington, DC): ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at the Kennedy Center
'The Play That Goes Wrong' demonstrates wonderfully the myriad of problems that can arise in putting on a play. Don't miss this comedy at the Kennedy Center.
Read More »Juvenile Justice Act Reauthorized, After a 16-Year Wait
More than 15 years after the bill's last renewal expired, Congress updated the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act with an unusual degree of consensus.
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