I found ABA’s 2026 Law Day themes one of their best; you can only pursue your dreams if there is a fairness based in law, and not if rules are based on the whim of a King or totalitarian despot. For the United States, the Rule of Law’s primary foundation is the Constitution…..a document that all elected official swear to uphold….
Law Day is a time to reflect — and with the nation’s 250th celebration this Summer, it’s good to remember that the rule of law has been one of the guarantors of our nation’s continued liberty and freedoms….
Not even serving a year, William Sulzer was the first — and so far only — New York Governor to be impeached. What was Sulzer’s crime? William Sulzer was found guilty by the New York State Assembly of filing false campaign contributions and using $40,000 of monies collected to play the stock market… But in…
Inspired by both the American and French Revolutions, particularly by the writings of Thomas Paine, historians consider the Irish Rebellion of 1798 as the greatest threat to English Rule between 1641 revolt and the Easter Uprising of 1916. And the participants and sons of this rebellion would help shape 19th Century American Law and help…
As NYLI comes to its conclusion of celebrating Women’s History Month, we’d like to focus on a name far from household knowledge… Helen Marot. Any one of her many careers — as a literary editor and author, labor activist, and librarian — is a cause for celebration…. As labor activist, Helen Marot ….investigated child labor…
Library Week has a long and (no pun intended!) storied history, with the American Library Association celebrating the second week in April to recognize the continuing contributions of our profession. This year, ALA’s Library Week’s theme is “Drawn to the Library,” celebrating the varied resources that draw people from all walks of life to their…
You probably know that Memorial Day Weekend is considered the unofficial kickoff for Summer, and that many Americans celebrate the holiday by enjoying their first BBQ since Labor Day… But did you know that Memorial Day has its origins in the American Civil War? In 1868, John A. Logan issued General Order No. 11 designating…
Barbecues, fireworks, and picnics — all July 4th traditions… But as librarians, we are all about researching & learning a little bit more. For example, you probably know that July 4, 1776 is the day the Declaration of Independence was signed… but did you know… …that in December 1776, Congress requesting all States to declare…
