By Christy Clark-Pujara and Anna-Lisa Cox SMITHSONIANMAG.COM AUGUST 27, 2020 In 1834 there were even more riots against African Americans, most notably in New Haven, Connecticut, Philadelphia, and
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The racist ‘replacement theory’ has it all backward
Analysis by Ronald Brownstein Updated 1:16 AM ET, Fri April 23, 2021 Far right White supremacist groups, conservative media personalities and now Republicans in Congress are try
South Carolina may bring back electric chair, once used to execute a 14-year-old boy later exonerated
By Lindsey Bever and Gillian Brockell May 8, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. EDT Barely 5 feet tall and not yet 100 pounds, George Stinney Jr. sat so small in the electric chair that the stra
How to Wash Your Gym Clothes
My son has the sweatiest gym clothes. I mean, really, I’ve never smelled anything like them. And – if he forgets to wash them right away – well, we can’t be in the same room, maybe even in
Pet Proof Your House
Have you ever had a dog that would chew anything? A puppy who had difficulty learning boundaries? I have had both of those kinds of dogs, and don’t have a crate because there is
How to Cope When Mother’s Day Is Hard
By Angela Kwan Updated May 02, 2019 As social media has evolved, so has the way we celebrate Mother’s Day: it’s transformed from a private day into a far more public display. But
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Just who is Tucker Carlson?
Agnes Erickson writes, “Tucker McNear Swanson Carlson was born in San Francisco in 1969, the oldest of two boys. The media may have been a popular dinner table topic for him growing up as his fat
Rev Up Your Cooking
According to Chris Williams, executive chef at Lucille’s in Houston, here are 11 ways to rev up taste without adding butter or salt. (from AARP Magazine April/May 2021, p. 10) roasted garlic lemo
How to Spot a Narcissist
by Barbara O’Dair (Health, May 2021 p. 46) range from harmless know-it-all to ruthless attack dog grandiose narcissist or vulnerable narcissist need to dominate and establish a hierarchy distorte
Some Summer Reading
We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power by Rachel Rodgers While ninety percent of the world’s millionaires are men,
How to Fix a Credit Card Error Before It Impacts Your Credit Report Permanently
By Janine Annett April 16, 2021 What to do if you’ve been the victim of credit card fraud? According to Transunion (one of the three major credit reporting agencies along with
May 4 is Teacher Appreciation Day
McDonald’s offers its new Caramel Brownie McFlurry for free on May 4, To get it, you have to download the McDonald’s App. Taco Bell has an early Cinco de Mayo giveaway of free crunchy
11 Money-Saving Secrets Target Employees Won’t Tell You
Marissa Laliberte Updated: Jan. 17, 2019 The clearance tag reveals the discount Markdowns are totally predictable Never regret missing a sale. Bring in a coupon or show proof of the sale withi
10 Times You Shouldn’t Use Your Credit Card for Payment
Jenn Sinrich Updated: Jan. 28, 2020 When a website address does not begin with “HTTPS” When you’re responding to an email When an online merchant has no reviews or previous listings Read