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These Kids Are All Right, Too

An ethical debate intensifies as a growing number of transgender children receive drug and hormone treatments. by Jennie Wood Jazz, transgender girl Photo Credit: Trans Kids Purple…

A Tale of Two Easters

Why two celebrations? Related Links Easter Features Quick Guide to the Dates of Passover and Easter Sweet Easter Facts Movable Feasts Kosher for Passover Eastern Orthodox…

Sephardim

(Encyclopedia) SephardimSephardimsəfärˈdəm [key], one of the two major geographic divisions of the Jewish people, consisting of those Jews whose forebears in the Middle Ages resided in the Iberian…

Lawrence, T. E.

(Encyclopedia) Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward Lawrence), 1888–1935, British adventurer, soldier, and scholar, known as Lawrence of Arabia. While a student at Oxford he went on a walking tour of Syria…

militia

(Encyclopedia) militiamilitiaməlĭshˈə [key], military organization composed of citizens enrolled and trained for service in times of national emergency. Its ranks may be filled either by enlistment…

National Family Literacy Day

Turn off your TV, pick up a good book In a 1994 study, only 21% of the adult U.S. population had basic reading and writing skills. Now that you've gorged your sweet tooth with Halloween treats…

Walt Whitman: So Long!

So Long!To conclude, I announce what comes after me.I remember I said before my leaves sprang at all, I would raise my voice jocund and strong with reference to consummations.When America…

Writing Well: Tools of the Trade

Tools of the TradeWriting WellPicture This: DescriptionHelp Is on the Way!Make a Deposit in the Idea BankTake the PlungeColor My WorldMusic to the EyesTools of the TradeAn Affair to Remember…

How Well Do You Know Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom known for its stunning landscapes and rich history, has its own distinct culture and identity. Test your knowledge and discover fascinating facts about…