by Madeline Fox | Mar 19, 2015 | Living
WASHINGTON–The conservation division of the Library of Congress restores and cares for artifacts—paper, photos and books—in the Library’s massive collection. Projects can range from the large Waldseemuller Map, the only known remaining copy of the map that first...
by Bailey Williams | Mar 19, 2015 | Living, Politics, Topics
By Bailey Williams WASHINGTON — Even with Utah’s new Mormon-supported pro-LGBT law, Utah and other states need more protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens, advocates say. But the barrier to those gains does not necessarily stem from a lack...
by Shelbie Bostedt | Mar 17, 2015 | Living, Politics
WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans fell short of the 60 votes needed to limit debate Tuesday on legislation that would increase penalties for sex traffickers. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has picked up bipartisan support for his Justice for Victims of Sex Trafficking...
by Tara Longardner | Mar 17, 2015 | Education, Living
WASHINGTON– Though most people know basic online security protocol, there are a number of people who don’t even know what a password is. The elderly, those with low incomes and people who speak limited English are especially at risk for targeting and...
by Ashley Gilmore | Mar 16, 2015 | Living, Politics, Topics
By Ashley Gilmore and William Hicks WASHINGTON — Created with the intention of connecting Northeast Washington with the rest of the District of Columbia’s public transportation system, the DC Streetcar has been beset with problems from the start. A streetcar,...
by Bailey Williams | Mar 16, 2015 | Living, Politics
By Bailey Williams WASHINGTON—A new Utah anti-discrimination law that has the blessing of the Mormon church may be a step toward expanding both religious freedom and gay rights, experts said on Monday. The Utah law spells out lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender...
by Yunita Ong | Mar 11, 2015 | Immigration, Living
WASHINGTON – The White House on Wednesday hosted its annual celebration of Norwuz, the first day of the New Year on the Persian calendar and the start of spring. With President Barack Obama on the road, first lady Michelle Obama addressed the guests, who...
by Astrid Goh | Mar 10, 2015 | Living
While female representation in jazz has improved since the 1920’s, the field remains dominated by males—from the booking agents to the performers themselves. We take a look at the experiences of some female jazz musicians through the lenses of Shacara Rogers — airport...
by Madeline Fox | Mar 10, 2015 | Living, Politics
WASHINGTON — When it comes to paying for roads and bridges, mass transit and rail improvements and transportation safety, the federal government is going broke. It has been for years. As cars become more fuel-efficient and people drive less, there’s even more to...
by Tal Axelrod | Mar 4, 2015 | Living
WASHINGTON – The opening sequence of the third season of the Netflix series “House of Cards” is littered with scenes from around D.C. Do you know where all of them are? Here’s a shot by shot of the opening sequence. Skyline overlooking the...
by Ashley Gilmore | Mar 3, 2015 | Living, Topics
WASHINGTON—U.S. efforts to end human trafficking should concentrate on Asia, according to experts at a The Heritage Foundation meeting Tuesday. The experts noted that more than 35 million people are victims of human trafficking globally, and two-thirds of them are...
by Medha Imam | Mar 2, 2015 | Business, Living
WASHINGTON — American motorists may soon sense Big Brother peering through their rearview mirrors as the government now has a way of monitoring automobiles. Experts on Monday said the government acknowledges privacy, safety and security concerns that may surface from...
