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There are many myths surrounding the political history of the United States. The most deeply-held is the claim that the right to vote has steadily expanded since 1789, incorporating an ever-broader electorate into the world's first democracy.

Extras - they fear the general public thinks all actors get paid handsomely and are doing it for the love of the craft, almost as a hobby. Yet in most cases, it's their only job, and they need to qualify for health insurance, pay rent or a mortgage,

History is happening

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of modern Syria’s birth pangs, this saga of friendship, freedom and tragedy celebrates Aleppo’s lost past.

This review of "Nothing Compares", a documentary on the life of the courageous Irish singer/songwriter, who died yesterday at age 56, appeared in the LA Times last October.

Sotomayor's dissent should be read by every American and taught in colleges and universities.

Activists speak of their dismay at renewed patrols to enforce wearing of the hijab, but insist protests will continue ahead of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death

“He asked me to lower my pants and placed the stethoscope down there,” Viviana said. “He would make lewd faces while doing that. I froze and stared into the void. I couldn’t understand why he did that to me.”

Media past, present and future

Turns out Greta Gerwig’s 'Barbie" movie is a Biblical metaphor after all...