Last week, we recognized Hispanic Heritage Month. This week, before September concludes, we are celebrating National Deaf Awareness Month. Both are annual observances of the history, culture, and contributions of the communities they honor. An additional focus of this post is the importance of effective communication when interacting with the justice system. It includes resources for law enforcement and the court system to use in providing more accessible channels of communication for everyone.
Read moreNational Voter Registration Day 2021
It’s National Voter Registration Day! Now is the time to prepare for the year’s upcoming elections. Register in September, vote in November!
Read moreHispanic Heritage Month: History, Learning Resources, & Barbies
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15. This blog post explores its history, various compilations of learning resources, and Barbies!
Read moreFree CLE for Texas Lawyers on 9/30/21: Free Legal Tech for Everyone
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. for “Free Legal Tech for Everyone,” a free Legal Tech Institute webinar from the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library. This program is accredited by the State Bar of Texas for 1.0 hour of CLE. This program will be recorded, and accreditation is valid though April 2022.
Read moreLatest & Greatest – Military & Government
HeinOnline’s newest database, Military & Government, delves into the history, administration, and evolution of the most powerful military in the world, one that is controlled, not by military leaders, but rather by civilians. The United States Military is comprised of six branches: the Army, which is the oldest of the six branches, the Marine Corps, the Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force, the newest of the service branches. Although the U.S Constitution names the President as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and gives Congress the power to declare war, the National Security Act of 1947 set the stage for the current organization of the military. To help researchers understand the complexities of the administration of the Armed Forces and get a glimpse into the rich history of the American military, HeinOnline has created its Military & Government database, a collection of government documents, books, periodicals, and scholarly articles that examines the past, present, and future of this strong fighting power.
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