The New York Times – Music:
A novel cigarette tax has generated $270 million for cultural organizations in the Cleveland area, which makes declining smoking rates “a double-edged sword.”
Category: Law and Legislation
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Who Is Antigone? The 2500-Year-Old Rebel With a Cause.
The New York Times – Film:
“Antigone” gave us the original “bad girl,” but its themes go beyond that. How do adaptations keep making Sophocles’ ideas about democracy and theater new?
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U.K. Vows to Ban Resale of Concert Tickets Above Face Value
The New York Times – Music:
The move aims to prevent “touts,” or scalpers, from charging exorbitant prices for sought-after shows.
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For Victims of Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships, Justice Can Be Elusive
The New York Times – Travel:
As cruise travel hits record demand, cases of sexual assault have also risen. Many accusers learn that the rights they had on land don’t always apply.
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More Flight Troubles Expected Before the Shutdown Ends
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines brace for further chaos, even as eight Democratic senators broke ranks with their party to back a deal that could end the shutdown.
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‘Our Kind of Love Is Unspeakable’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
He was good. We were good together. But I let fear end it.
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South Korea’s New Tattoo Law Legalizes the Practice
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For years, tattoo artists had to work in underground studios or windowless backrooms. They may soon be able to practice their craft in the open.
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Combs Sentencing Focuses Attention on Prostitution Law From 1910
The New York Times – Music:
Acquitted of more serious charges, Sean Combs was found guilty of violating a law enacted during a panic over “white slavery” that is now a common tool in sex crimes prosecutions.
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Combs Sentencing Focuses Attention on Prostitution Law From 1910
The New York Times – Music:
Acquitted of more serious charges, Sean Combs was found guilty of violating a law enacted during a panic over “white slavery” that is now a common tool in sex crimes prosecutions.