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Every afternoon after school, the skate rats invade Gulfport. Noses sailing down the spine at the concrete park, neon wheels racing down the rail, tearing it up, laying it down. Story
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A shadow on the American dream
An adoptive mother brings her new daughter to the United States, promising a life of security and comfort. Now she wonders: Did I do the right thing?
State of Confusion: Voices of the 2000 Election
A year ago today, Americans woke up expecting to learn the name of their new president. Instead, the morning news delivered confusion and conflict.
Genealogy: The quid pro quo of genealogy
The next time you pluck a will index off a library shelf, scroll through online archives or connect with a distant cousin on a query board, pause a moment to thank the volunteer who made these resources available.
Mail must bear name of service member
As the holidays approach and with the United States at war, even Americans who do not know armed forces personnel stationed overseas will want to send greetings. Unfortunately, the threat of bioterrorism has put a halt to that annual tradition.