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Visitors, Workers and Democrats are Dismayed at Firing of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

By JADE TRAN and JESS DANINHIRSCH WASHINGTON—At the Library of Congress, visitors from across the country, some stepping inside the

First Lady Laura Hernandez goes out into the mission field seven days a week. She grew up with a keen

“The Mighty Redwood” by Bill Hughes “Man needs a sense of wonder.” — George Orwell It was early spring

Image by Markus Winkler from Pixabay The Mansplainer Disclaimer I hate having to put these in my articles and often

Image by Markus Winkler from Pixabay In an offensive post by one of the professional forums I belong to, I

Roy Rogers, Dale Evans and Gabby Hayes in a publicity still. (Republic Pictures) GOWER GULTCH — The mirror doesn’t lie.

Image by Syaibatul Hamdi from Pixabay Air pollution seems to be a catalyst for the seriousness and lethality of Covid-19.

Image by Gentle07 from Pixabay Whenever I get that flier from a politician, you know the one with kids on

An unnaturally tan woman with metallic blond hair and garish makeup has hit a bonus. Automated applause, bells, whistles, whoops,

It took me seven years to land my first publishing contract — which is actually not terrible by industry standards.