<![CDATA[Rachel Bogart - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:59:50 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[How to Save Money When Applying for Graduate School]]> Applying for graduate school is a major step in your academic career, but it doesn't necessarily have to be an extremely costly one. Here are some ways to save money during the application process.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Jan 17, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-save-money-applying-graduate-school-10824091.html <![CDATA[How We Should Re-Evaluate the Civil Rights Movement]]> A look into the misconceptions of the Civil Rights Movement and the efforts of Martin Luther King Jr. and how we should change our view of this movement for equality.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Oct 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-we-reevaluate-civil-10212639.html <![CDATA[The Role of Education in 1960s Movements for Equality]]> Education played a major role in many of the movements for equality during the 1960s, but was education also a hindering force?

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Oct 15, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-role-education-1960s-movements-10176905.html <![CDATA[Was Nikita Khrushchev or President John Kennedy Primarily Responsible for the Cuban Missile Crisis?]]> A historical analysis of the actions of Soviet leader Khrushchev and U.S. President Kennedy in dangerously escalating the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Oct 15, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/was-nikita-khrushchev-president-10176851.html <![CDATA[Gov. Quinn Announces $1.6 Million for Green Jobs Training]]> Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has announced that six organizations in Illinois are receiving grants to help with green job training efforts.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Oct 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/gov-quinn-announces-16-million-10094929.html <![CDATA[Gov. Quinn Signs Historic Illinois DREAM Act]]> Illinois Gov. Quinn signed a historic piece of legislation that will offer privately-funded scholarships to children of immigrants in the state, despite legal status.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Aug 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/gov-quinn-signs-historic-illinois-dream-8898113.html <![CDATA[Mayor Emanuel Joins Anti-Violence March in Austin Neighborhood]]> Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, along with Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, joined the Austin neighborhood's march against violence on the community's streets.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Aug 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/mayor-emanuel-joins-antiviolence-march-8892709.html <![CDATA[Dow Chemical to Pay $2.5 Million for Environmental Violations]]> Chemical giant Dow Chemical Company has come to an agreement with the EPA and Dept. of Justice to pay $2.5 million for environmental violations between 2005 and 2007.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Jul 31, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/dow-chemical-pay-25-million-8888545.html <![CDATA[Mayor Emanuel Announces $635.7 Million Budget Hole]]> This past Friday, Mayor Emanuel announced that the city was now dealing with a $635.7 million budget gap and that a new website was being launched that would help residents understand the budget process and get involved.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Jul 31, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/mayor-emanuel-announces-6357-million-8887627.html <![CDATA[Newest Chicago Library Named After Former Mayor Daley]]> The newest branch of the Chicago Public Library system has been named in honor of former Mayor Richard M. Daley.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Jul 31, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/newest-chicago-library-named-after-8885081.html <![CDATA[Obama, Automakers Agree to Increase 2025 Fuel Economy to 54.5 MPG]]> President Obama announced this Friday that the Administration reached a historic agreement with 13 major automakers to raise the fuel economy to 54.5 mpg, which is nearly double the current level.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Jul 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/obama-automakers-agree-increase-8884695.html <![CDATA[EPA Proposes New Air Pollution Standards for Oil and Gas Drilling]]> The EPA released a new proposal that would reduce the amount of emissions from oil and gas drilling, especially from that of fracking operations.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Jul 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/epa-proposes-air-pollution-standards-8878247.html <![CDATA[Gov. Quinn Signs Bill to Protect Student-Athletes from Head Injuries]]> A new law will protect student-athletes who suffer from concussions and head injuries, as well as educate coaches, parents, and students about the risks and signs of head injuries.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Jul 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/gov-quinn-signs-bill-protect-studentathletes-8877997.html <![CDATA[Fireworks Laws in Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs]]> Fourth of July and fireworks go hand in hand, but Illinois has some of the strictest fireworks laws. Here's a refresher on the fireworks laws in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Jun 28, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/fireworks-laws-chicago-surrounding-8691199.html <![CDATA[Book Review: David Wilcove's No Way Home]]> Discussing the themes and topics within No Way Home by David Wilcove, which focuses on the environmental issues and how they affect animal migration, including African wildebeest, sea turtles, and monarch butterflies.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Jun 20, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/book-review-david-wilcoves-no-way-home-8667241.html <![CDATA[Chicago Father's Day Brunches Fit for a King]]> Treat Dad this year to a gourmet Father's Day brunch that's fit for a king. Several Chicago brunches will offer a unique experience unlike any other.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Jun 10, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/chicago-fathers-day-brunches-fit-8566001.html <![CDATA[The History of Mother's Day]]> Every year families gather on the second Sunday in May to celebrate Mother's Day, but what is the history behind this holiday?

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: May 04, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-history-mothers-day-8416619.html <![CDATA[Chicago Has Highest Gas Prices in the Nation]]> At $4.27 a gallon, Chicagoans are seeing the highest gas prices in the nation for regular gas.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Apr 25, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/chicago-has-highest-gas-prices-8365241.html <![CDATA[Pennsylvania to Begin Extensive Testing on Possible Fracking-Contaminated Water]]> State officials are requesting thorough testing be done to make sure fracking water isn't contaminating other water sources.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Apr 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/pennsylvania-begin-extensive-testing-8251071.html <![CDATA[Illinois House Votes to Lift Casino Smoking Ban]]> Arguments over Illinois losing revenue has swayed Illinois' House to pass a bill 62-52 that would lift the current smoking ban in casinos.

Contributor: Rachel Bogart
Published: Mar 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/illinois-house-votes-lift-casino-8175475.html