Hispanic Caucus Rejects Republican Immigration Bills
The coalition of Hispanic lawmakers said new legislation should require illegal immigrants to register with the federal government, undergo a criminal background check, learn English and pay taxes as conditions for obtaining legal status and eventual citizenship.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
More Women Choose Double Mastectomy, But Study Says Many Don’t Need It
More than three-quarters of women who opt for double mastectomies are not getting any benefit because their risk of cancer developing in the healthy breast is no greater than in women without cancer.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Servicewomen, ACLU Sue Pentagon Over Combat Exclusion
The plaintiffs say that women are already serving in combat roles and that their exclusion is unconstitutional. One servicewoman says the policy prevents the military from assigning the best person for the job.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
For Restaurants, Food Waste Is Seen As Low Priority
Food waste is a big problem — for public health, the environment and consumers. Chefs and restaurant owners seem like they’d be the least likely to waste food, and yet 15 percent of all the food that ends up in landfills comes from restaurants. Some restaurants are starting to take action.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
SEC Chief Schapiro Is Leaving
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro will step down on Dec. 14. President Obama has designated SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter to be her successor.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Old Newspapers, New Perspectives On The American Revolution
For his new book, archivist Todd Andrlik tracked down 18th century newspapers to provide a sense of the Revolution as it actually unfolded. Andrlik says the newspapers preserve things that didn’t make it into history textbooks — like the fact that the Boston Tea Party was not universally popular.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Some Oppose Plans To Raze Unique Chicago Edifice
Chicago loves its famous architecture, but the wrecking ball may soon take down one of the most unusual buildings in town — the Prentice Women’s Hospital — designed by an important mid-century architect. Preservationists are working together as almost never before to save it at the eleventh hour» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Piney Gir: From The Muppets To ‘Geronimo’
What do you do if you’re an aspiring drummer and someone steals your drum set? If you’re Piney Gir, you become a singer. The art-rock performer pays homage to an iconic Native American while channeling ’60s pop music on her newest album.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
New ‘Tune,’ Same Key From Cartoonist Derek Kirk Kim
The author of the widely acclaimed Same Difference returns with a new graphic novel. An engaging tale of disaffected 20-somethings, Tune will feel familiar to fans of Kim’s earlier work. Maybe a little too familiar — until the aliens arrive.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
