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Poem 161 - "Gone"

A poem by Eamon Grennan from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

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The Law Library of Congress is proud to present the report "Thailand: Civic Space Legal Framework."

This report, prepared by staff of the Global Legal Research Directorate of the Law Library of Congress, surveys the civic space legal framework in Thailand. Civic space is a fundamental component of democratic governance, enabling individuals and groups to engage in public affairs, express their opinions, and hold authorities accountable. The United Nations defines civic space as the “environment that enables civil society to play a role in the political, economic, and social life of a country.” In Thailand, the 2017 Constitution serves as the primary legal framework governing civic space. Our research did not reveal many lower-level regulations that specify constitutional rights. The constitution contains provisions that shape the legal framework of civic space in Thailand, including the rights to freedom of expression, assembly, association, and information. A person whose right or liberty has been directly infringed and who has suffered a grievance or loss by an action committed by a state agency or state official has the right to submit an application to the Constitutional Court.

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Today in History - May 8

On May 8, 1846, General Zachary Taylor defeated a detachment of the Mexican army in a two-day battle at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma.  Continue reading.

Dr. John S. Pemberton, a pharmacist and inventor of patent medicines, sold the first Coca-Cola on May 8, 1886, at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.  Continue reading.

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May 14 at Noon: Ensemble Sangineto: Traditional Music from Italy

May 14 at Noon: Ensemble Sangineto: Traditional Music from Italy (Homegrown Concert)

Ensemble Sangineto is one of the most popular folk groups on the Italian scene, comprised of three talented singers and instrumentalists. Adriano and Caterina Sangineto are twins; Adriano plays Celtic harp and Caterina plays bowed psaltery and flute. Jacopo Ventura rounds out the trio on guitar and bouzouki. The group sings in three-part harmony, with Caterina’s clear voice taking the lead. The Sanginetos are children of a world-renowned luthier who has spent years crafting instruments for some of the leading folk and early music performers, so their childhood was spent meeting and listening to such musicians as Derek Bell of the Chieftains and Alan Stivell, a foundational artist of the Breton music revival. Ventura is a conservatory trained classical guitarist who has branched out to play many of the stringed instruments common in European and Asian folk music. Some of the group’s previous appearances include the Festival Interceltique in Lorient, France; the Edinburgh International Harp Festival in Scotland; Festival Kel’tskoj Arfy in Russia; Cultur Congress Centrum in Germany; Festival Internacional de Arpa in Vila de Noia, Spain; and Celtica in Italy. Their latest tour takes you on a trip through Italy via a traditional song from each region, with medieval, Celtic, jazz, and contemporary stylings among others, thrown in for good measure!

The Homegrown Concert Series is part of AFC's ongoing public programming activities highlighting the fields of folklife, ethnomusicology, oral history, and related disciplines; foregrounding its archival holdings; and fulfilling its congressionally mandated mission.

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Collection Includes 17,500 Photos by Journalist Raúl Ruiz with Accompanying Manuscripts and Periodicals

The Library of Congress has acquired the photographs, manuscripts and periodical collection of Raúl Ruiz, a leading figure in the Chicano Movement in Los Angeles beginning in the 1960s.

Ruiz (1940-2019) was an activist, journalist, photographer, educator and political candidate who advocated for the rights of Mexican Americans. Ruiz was perhaps best known as the editor of La Raza newspaper and magazine, groundbreaking periodicals that covered the East LA Walkouts in 1968, the Chicano Moratorium during the Vietnam War and other issues of interest to the Chicano community.

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Annual Summer Movies on the Lawn to Present National Film Registry Selections

The Library of Congress will host its annual “Summer Movies on the Lawn” series starting July 10. The series featuring films from the Library’s National Film Registry will be presented Thursday evenings at sundown on the southeast lawn of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building.

The scheduled films include:

July 10: “The Princess Bride” (1987) (2016 National Film Registry) 

July 17: “The Goonies” (1985) (2017 National Film Registry)

July 24: “Spy Kids” (2001) (2024 National Film Registry)

July 31: “The Muppet Movie” (1979) (2001 National Film Registry)

Aug. 7: “Jurassic Park” (1993) (2018 National Film Registry)

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