According to an annual report from Gallup, 67% of Americans trust local government to handle local problems, while only 32% trust the legislative branch of the federal government. This discrepancy in trust levels isn’t particularly surprising. Local governments are closer to the community, making them more directly accountable to the people they serve. However, this…
Gone are the days of libraries being silent sanctuaries for solitary study. Nowadays, they’re vibrant hubs of community activity, offering a plethora of resources and services beyond just books. As a Trustee for my local public library for the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible evolution of these institutions. From…
I have hit a brick wall on all lines of my family research. Every genealogist – professional or amateur – knows this feeling. I have decided to do deep dives into random people in my family tree. Partially to see if I can surface new research threads and partially to share out what I’ve learned…