On September 30, 1868, Louisa May Alcott published the first of two volumes that comprised Little Women, one of the 19th century’s most famous novels. Its success showed that focusing […]
Author: Kathleen Richter
We Heart: Gay Pride Talks Back to Homophobia
When the going gets tough, the tough get their funny groove on. You know those people who carry somber signs about how being gay, or being gay-married, is sinful? This […]
Obama Recognizes Historically Black Colleges and Universities
On September 13th, during the White House reception for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), President Obama reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to funding these high-quality educational institutions. [PDF] This […]
Nikita: Fourth Time’s Still Not the Charm
CW’s new TV series, Nikita, is actually the fourth time this tired plot is getting told. First there was the French movie, La Femme Nikita, and then, American writers went […]
Parental Notification, Alaska Version
Yesterday, the Alaskan primary ballot included a measure to institute a parental notification law for minors seeking abortions. Unfortunately, the law passed. So what are the ramifications of this election? […]