National Native American and American Indian Heritage Month (NAHM) is recognized every November as a month to acknowledge and celebrate Native American history, heritage, and culture. The journey to a month of recognition for Native Americans began over a century ago. This post provides a brief overview of online resources that provide education on the achievements and contributions of Native Americans in culture, history, and the law.
Read moreEncouraging Voter Participation during Early Voting
Early voting for Texas for the 2021 uniform election starts today, Tuesday, October 19th, and ends on October 29th. To encourage participation in early voting, we have compiled a list of national voter initiatives intended to promote voter registration and participation.
Read moreRecords Available on the Harris County Clerk’s Office Website
Screenshot taken 10/11/2021: https://www.cclerk.hctx.net/
On September 29, 2021, the Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) announced that an additional 1.2 million marriage licenses are now available on its website, closing a gap in records from 1944 to 2008. So, we thought this would be a good time for a blog post on the types of records available on the HCCO’s website and how to search for them.
Read moreThe Open Society Justice Initiative Database on HeinOnline
For those interested in learning about legal advocacy for the advancement of human rights and efforts to expand access to justice worldwide, HeinOnline now features the Open Society Justice Initiative database.
Read moreOctober Webinars from the Law Library of Congress
The Law Library of Congress is offering three webinars through its Legal Research Institute during October, which are described in this blog post. Registration links are included.
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