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Theater Review (NYC): ‘Downtown Race Riot’ Starring Chloë Sevigny
The riot that erupted in Washington Square Park in 1976 becomes the lens through which the playwright elucidates ongoing issues our nation faces today.
Read More »Sobriety, New Year’s Resolutions, and Sticking With Your Commitment
For those who suffer from alcohol abuse or dependency, setting a sobriety resolution can be extremely powerful.
Read More »Latest Funding Problem for Louisiana’s Public Defenders: No Lawyers for Death Penalty Defendants
In its 1963 decision in Gideon v. Wainwright, the U.S. Supreme Court held that, under the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution, indigent defendants facing serious criminal charges have a fundamental right to counsel, even if they are unable to pay. But the decision didn’t speak to where the funds for …
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): Roger Bean’s ‘Winter Wonderettes’ at the Roxie Theatre
This bouncy treat is a must-see for San Antonio theatergoers in search of holiday cheer.
Read More »Concert-Theater Review (NYC): ‘8980: Book of Travelers’ Composed and Performed by Gabriel Kahane
The singer-songwriter's deep trove of compositional talent and exquisite voice make his art songs ring with the excitement of the new even as they recall the glory days of lieder.
Read More »Prison Time a Barrier to College Education and Employment Despite Prison Education Programs
Disclosing a stint in jail during a university or college’s application and screening process decreases the chances of getting through the application process at all, and dramatically slashes the possibility of financial aid.
Read More »Holiday Live Theater Offerings in San Antonio
There’s plenty of Christmas cheer to be found in the Alamo City this holiday season, with productions ranging from family classics to musical tributes. Here’s a rundown of shows that are brightening local theaters during the month of December. The Classic Theatre 1924 Fredericksburg Road (210) 589-8450 David Sedaris’ autobiographical …
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘A Deal’ by Zhu Yi at Urban Stages
The social and cultural divide inherent between Chinese values and politics and American values and politics receives an important hearing in Zhu Yi's work.
Read More »Early Release for 1,900 Louisiana Prisoners Concerns Law Enforcement
A lack of prisoner education programs in Louisiana means the sudden influx of former inmates into society will create a huge burden on the system.
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