Much has been written and said about Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. He has been the subject of countless books (over 60,000) and numerous documentaries and films (including one where he was a vampire hunter).
Read moreLunar New Year 2024 - The Year of the Dragon
Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year is this Saturday, February 10, 2024. Lunar New Year “is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar.” It is widely celebrated in countries like China, South Korea, Vietnam, and any other countries with “a significant overseas Chinese population”.
Read moreYour Guide to the Texas Primary Election 2024 – Register by February 5th for Your Voice to be Heard!
The Texas primary election will take place on March 5th, 2024. Register to vote by next Monday, February 5th to participate in the primary election.
Read moreInspired by MLK: Guaranteed Income Pilot, Uplift Harris
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., minister, activist, and political philosopher, who played a vital role in shaping civil rights reforms of the 1960s. January is also National Poverty Awareness Month, a time to reflect on those less fortunate. Though Dr. King’s life was cut short on April 4, 1968, and the political winds of change shifted course from a focus on poverty to an emphasis on the Vietnam War, the lasting currents of his work still run through the discourse surrounding anti-poverty efforts today. Debates over Universal Basic Income have reemerged — including in Harris County — as have policy discussions surrounding affordable housing and a higher minimum wage. Following the lead of several major cities throughout the nation, Harris County is implementing an innovative pilot program called Uplift to offer guaranteed basic income for nearly 2,000 households in 10 zip codes throughout the region.
Read moreThe Mandela Effect and the Law
The Mandela Effect occurs when large groups of people share a collective delusion about some historical event or cultural experience. How does this collective misremembering happen and why is relevant today? Psychology has attempted to explain the reasons for our mistaken memories, as have other fields of study including philosophy, metaphysics, and neuroscience, but what about the law?
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