Italian-American Democratic Club of West Reading

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Devin Nunes' Salary At Truth Social Revealed

Devin Nunes of California resigned from Congress just before Truth Social was launched to serve as the CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group.

The Cybersecurity 202: Feds and police are war-gaming all the ways an election can be hacked

4 things every guy should tell his barber when he gets a haircut

Know exactly what to say the next time you sit down and the barber asks, "How are we cutting it today?"

Why Volunteering Is Good for Your Health

Think of it as a win-win: You help others and get a boost yourself.

4 Practices That Keep a Life Crisis From Creating a Business Crisis

Nurture relationships and practice equanimity while life is calm and you will be prepared to navigate a personal trauma that could upend your business.

9 Rainforest Facts Everyone Should Know

Protecting rainforests is a powerful natural climate solution that’s critical to our collective future.

A new kind of grass-roots political organization?

College-educated suburban women are taking political action.

May member bring service dog to social club?

Your Legal Questions Answered<br>May member bring service dog to social club<br>I own a nonprofit 501(c)(7) social club not open to the general public. Can I refuse entry to a member with a service dog? We are a night club and I feel it is not a safe place for the dog seeing the flashing lights and loud music. The member is now threatening to sue us because I won’t let him bring the dog. We have deemed him unfit for his…

28 Words With A Completely Different Meaning For Italian-Americans

"Do you want extra gravy on your pasta?" ::blank stares::

5 Bookish Facts About American Reading Habits

Democratic Socialism Doesn't Exist: Like the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot, Democratic Socialism...

Given the increasing popularity of socialism among young voters especially, it’s clear a basic truth (one might even call it an “inconvenient truth”) needs to be explained: so-called democratic-socialism is a mythological creature. It is the Loch Ness Monster of political economy.

Why Are More Americans Reading Poetry Right Now?

The NEA reports an increased interest in poetry—but when we focus too much on numbers, we diminish the experience that makes poetry so vital.

Demographics and who is reading my blog

I used to think that most of my readers were women over fifty. And maybe the readers who comment and are listed with us meet that profile. But, the people who read my blog are all types. What surprised me is that most are male (and males are a gender minority in the notary industry) …

The Things Network Reading

Whether you are an artist, a technologist, an entrepreneur, a student ...as long as you are (mostly) human - you are warmly invited to join our gathering of people interested or involved in The Things Network and the internet of things<br>We gather to discuss potential projects, technology, programming and how to grow The Things Network in our different areas. It is friendly, supportive and aims to strengthen the bonds between the TTN community groups. We can also update you on our work…

A Right-Wing Activist Tried To Infiltrate A Democratic Campaign. It Didn't Go Well.

Is tech hampering kids' reading? Authors say it's not that simple

If you're worried that "new media" is turning our kids' brains to mush, you are in good company. Socrates felt the same way. More than 2,400 years ago, the great Greek philosopher worried that an

The Major Mistake Americans Make With Pasta Sauce, According To Real Italians

Don't fear the fat! A healthy dose of olive oil is essential for a proper pomodoro.

6 Questions Black Americans Want To Ask The Democratic Presidential Candidates

We asked Black activists and organizers what questions they'd like to hear answered.

How a Mormon housewife sold America the big speed-reading scam

“There’s no way to dramatically increase reading speed without a decrease in comprehension,” a psychologist told The Post. “Whoever claims to be a speed-reader is likely skimming.”