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Poetry 180: Poem 063 - "Makin a Fist"

Poem 063 - "Makin a Fist"

A poem by Shihab Nye from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

 

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Today in History - December 12

Today in History - December 12

John Jay, one of the nation's founding fathers, was born on December 12, 1745.  Continue reading.

On December 12, 1787, delegates to the Pennsylvania ratifying convention meeting at the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall) voted to ratify the Constitution of 1787.  Continue reading.

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CRS Employment Opportunities: Assistant Director for Administrative Operations

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Assistant Director for Administrative Operations

CRS is accepting applications for Assistant Director for Administrative Operations, SL-00 until January 9, 2026.

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CRS Employment Opportunities: Legislative Attorney (Immigration Law and Constitutional Law)

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Legislative Attorney (Immigration Law and Constitutional Law)

CRS is accepting applications for Legislative Attorney (Immigration Law and Constitutional Law), GS-15 until January 13, 2026.

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Louder than Words: The Lives of Johnathan Larson and Leonard Bernstein

12/12/2025 09:00 AM EST

Johnathan Larson and Leonard Bernstein had huge successes on Broadway, from "West Side Story" to "Rent." Their vibrant careers are preserved in the Library's Music Division, showcasing their generational talents.

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From Sea to Shore: 250 Years of U.S. Marine Corps Legacy

12/12/2025 10:10 AM EST

The latest Veterans History Project blog highlights a special display celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, on view December 9, 2025, through January 31, 2026, in the Thomas Jefferson Building. Drawing from collections across the Library of Congress, including oral histories, letters, photographs, posters and personal artifacts, the exhibit brings to life the stories, service and sacrifices of Marines across generations. Timed around the Project’s 25th anniversary, the display underscores the ongoing mission to preserve and share veterans’ voices, ensuring these stories remain accessible for future generations.

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Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (12/12/2025 legislative day)
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Show and tell: Preservation Research and Testing Division staff share information tables and interactive science experiments with visitors during Discovery Night at the Library of Congress.

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Russian Federation: Higher Court Confirms Validity of Ruling Written by AI

12/12/2025 11:20 AM EST

On September 25, 2025, a regional federal court in the southern Russian province of Krasnodar declined to change a sentence ordered by a city court that was being challenged because it contained text generated by artificial intelligence. The regional court rejected a defendant’s appeal of the lower court’s June 2025 sentencing decision. (Eisk City Court, …

 

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NLS BARD Support: That All May eRead, December 2025

That All May eRead, December 2025

Please note that, due to the multiple federal holidays, for this month only That All May eRead is being held on the third Tuesday of the month. The regular schedule will resume in January.

The topic for the Tuesday, December 16, 2025, That All May eRead online program will be NLS eReader Searching: Tips and Tricks. We will open the program with a brief presentation and demonstration and then answer questions about the Zoomax and HumanWare Braille eReaders for the remainder of the hour.

The program will begin at 7 p.m. EST and last for one hour. To access the program, go to: https://loc.zoomgov.com/j/1617395179?pwd=FHWAS45p50HiFtyuLiPaieJY7Ta4bD.1

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You can find recordings and transcripts of previous That All May eRead programs on the NLS website at www.loc.gov/nls/news-and-updates/that-all-may-eread.

 

 

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - Chief of Exhibit Design and Production (Vacancy#:VAR003194)

Chief of Exhibit Design and Production (Vacancy#:VAR003194)

  • Opening Date: December 12, 2025
  • Closing Date: December 29, 2025
  • OPM Control Number: 852206600
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003194
  • LC Organization Unit: Office of the Librarian
  • Grade: GS-14
  • Series: 1001
  • Minimum Salary: $142,488.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: $185,234.00 per year
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

This position serves as the Chief of Exhibit Design and Production and is responsible for the management, administration, and day to day operations of the Exhibits Office and the Library of Congress (LOC) exhibitions program. The Chief of Exhibit Design and Production works in close coordination with the Director, Center for Exhibits & Interpretation, who outlines duties in broad, general terms, working to meet the objectives of the Library of Congress and with the resources that are available. Work is performed independently and is reviewed and evaluated for soundness, adherence to LOC policy, contribution to the development of Library exhibition policies and Library educational outreach policies. 

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Mapping the Moon: The Apollo Transforming Printer

12/12/2025 10:32 AM EST

Using materials from the Geography & Map Division's Frederick Doyle Papers, this post explores the role NASA’s Apollo Transforming Printer played in creating maps of the moon from panoramic photographs.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - Legislative Attorney (Immigration Law and Constitutional Law) (Vacancy#:VAR003199)

Legislative Attorney (Immigration Law and Constitutional Law) (Vacancy#:VAR003199)

  • Opening Date: December 12, 2025
  • Closing Date: January 13, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 852227700
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003199
  • LC Organization Unit: Congressional Research Service
  • Grade: GS-15
  • Series: 0905
  • Minimum Salary: $167,603.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: $195,200.00 per year
  • Availability: U.S. Citizens Only
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD), seeks a Legislative Attorney to analyze legal questions that emerge from the work of Congress related to immigration law and constitutional law in particular and American public law generally. This is a non-litigating position emphasizing qualifications and interest in legal research and writing in a public service legislative context. Candidates with research experience in and expansive and in-depth knowledge of legal issues regarding immigration law and the U.S. Constitution in particular and American public law in general; who demonstrate strong research, writing, and oral communication skills; and who possess a portfolio of high quality legal analytical writing are encouraged to apply. Experience as a judicial clerk will be beneficial. 

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