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1 day ago · Alluding to the research of Daniel Okrent and 2012 Joseph Kennedy biographer David Nasaw, Logevall agreed that there was little substantive evidence in the widely held belief that Joseph Kennedy partnered with mob figures to make a part of his fortune in bootlegging during Prohibition in the 1920s. As Logevall noted, Joseph Kennedy did expand ...
1 day ago · Daniel Okrent, former Times ombudsman admitted to bias in the Times coverage of the Duke lacrosse case. He said, "It was too delicious a story. He said, "It was too delicious a story. It conformed too well to too many preconceived notions of too many in the press: white over black, rich over poor, athletes over non-athletes, men over women ...
3 days ago · If you wish to learn more about prohibition and its effects, try Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition by Daniel Okrent. Alternatively, break out the popcorn and watch The Untouchables again.
3 days ago · Die Prohibition in den Vereinigten Staaten war das landesweite Verbot der Herstellung, des Transports und des Verkaufs von Alkohol durch den 18. Zusatzartikel zur Verfassung der Vereinigten Staaten von 1920 bis 1933. Diese Prohibition wurde auch als The Noble Experiment (englisch für „Das ehrenhafte Experiment“) bezeichnet.
2 days ago · Israel, a land of ancient heritage and diverse cultures, is deeply intertwined with Jewish identity. Along with ancient biblical narratives and modern archaeological discoveries, Yirmiyahu Danzig delves into his own family’s history to uncover the profound historical connection all Jews have with Israel, no matter where their families “come ...
2 days ago · Include your full name, complete home address, and a telephone number where you can be reached. If the poem has appeared elsewhere, supply complete information about previous publication with permission from the publisher if necessary. Poetry editors Bob Kuttner and Becky Okrent will let you know if your poem has been accepted.
2 days ago · Stockholm-born Daniel Ek is the cofounder and CEO of streaming music service Spotify. The company has more than 381 million users, 172 million of whom are paying subscribers. Via...
