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Potential Impacts of Government Efficiency Reforms Led by Elon Musk on U.S. Government Libraries

Introduction Materials consulted in preparing this posting were curated from various sources including the recently introduced Deep Research by OpenAI. With Elon Musk at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency,   various agencies within the U.S. government may experience restructuring aimed at streamlining operations, reducing costs, and integrating advanced…

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Tracking Executive Orders in the Second Trump Administration: A Selected List of Information Sources

The sheer volume of Executive Orders issued by the White House since the start of this administration can feel overwhelming, especially for those tasked with monitoring these actions regularly. To assist in navigating this fast-paced environment, we have reviewed over a hundred websites to identify the most reliable and direct…

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LexisNexis Announces Public Availability of Personalized AI Assistant Protégé

From a Legaltech News posting by Benjamin Joyner , January 27, 2025. “LexisNexis {has] announced the general availability of Protégé, a personalized artificial intelligence assistant for legal work. The release follows last August’s announcement of Protégé’s commercial preview, which allowed several dozen customers to beta test the product.” “The new…

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Reactions to Trumps First Days as a Second Term President: Perspectives from the Right and Left

President Donald Trump’s second term began with a whirlwind of executive actions, sparking sharply divided reactions from the left and right. While Trump’s policies focused on immigration, energy, federal employment, and high-profile pardons, the responses have highlighted ideological divides: The Right’s Perspective: Many on the right criticized Trump’s sweeping pardons…

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A Unique Perspective of Daily Life in New York City’s Most Notorious House of Correction

Rikers Island, a symbol of New York City’s fraught relationship with justice and incarceration, houses a complex social world that remains hidden from public view. While most of its detainees are awaiting the resolution of their cases, a smaller group serves sentences too brief for the state prison system, known…

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Introduction to Volume one of the Department of Justice Report Submitted by Special Counsel Jack Smith

On November 18, 2022, the Attorney General appointed Special Counsel Jack Smith to investigate potential violations of law related to efforts to interfere with the lawful transfer of power following the 2020 presidential election and the certification of the Electoral College vote on January 6, 2021. This investigation culminated on…

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Why Does the United States Continue Imposing Death Sentences?

For much of its history, the death penalty in the United States has been framed as a tool of justice—a way to hold the most vicious criminals accountable for their heinous acts. Stories of grisly murders and the suffering of victims’ families dominated the narrative, overshadowing questions about fairness or…

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Beyond Politics: The Literary and Philosophical Legacy of Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, is widely celebrated for his humanitarian efforts and steadfast commitment to global peace. Yet, beyond the halls of politics and diplomacy, Carter has carved out an extraordinary legacy as a man of letters—a poet, novelist, memoirist, and philosopher whose works illuminate…

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Exploring Microsoft Copilot: An Experiment in AI Powered Q and A

This compilation is part of an experiment, marking the initial use of Microsoft Copilot as a question-and-answer application. My QUESTION: “Can you give me a list of the most popular programming languages for beginners, including those with features incorporating artificial intelligence(AI).” MICROSOFT COPILOT’S ANSWER: Here are some popular programming languages…

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Folklore Effect: How a Murder on a New York Street Sparked a National Recokening

The most remarkable aspect of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s fatal shooting on a New York street in early December wasn’t the crime itself—it was the reaction. Social media erupted, not with shock or mourning, but with outrage at the American health insurance system. Stories of family members denied coverage for…

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