Lawyer Marilyn Gardner Milton's Blogger: 2015

Monday, December 28, 2015

Corrections: December 28, 2015 by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author

Corrections appearing in print on Monday, December 28, 2015.

Published: December 27, 2015 at 07:00PM

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Thursday, December 24, 2015

Happy Holidays by KATHERINE SCHULTEN

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

We’ll be on vacation through Jan. 3, but we’ve left you with some fun things to do.

Published: December 24, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

In Spain, New Political Party Makes Gains From Surprising Place — the Center by RAPHAEL MINDER

By RAPHAEL MINDER

The party, Citizens, has expanded its base, shot up in the polls and unseated Spain’s other insurgent party, Podemos, as the rising threat to Spain’s established parties.

Published: November 28, 2015 at 07:00PM

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Student Council Applications Now Open for Spring 2016 by KATHERINE SCHULTEN

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

Are you a teenager? Do you love reading The New York Times? If you can answer yes to both questions, you’re eligible to apply to be on our Student Council this spring.

Published: December 23, 2015 at 12:00AM

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What Is Your Most Prized Possession? by MICHAEL GONCHAR

By MICHAEL GONCHAR

Why do you treasure it?

Published: December 23, 2015 at 12:00AM

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News Q’s | 2015: The Year in Visual Stories and Graphics by MICHAEL GONCHAR

By MICHAEL GONCHAR

Scroll through the dozens of articles featured in this roundup. Which ones interest you most?

Published: December 23, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Word of the Day + Quiz | flotsam by THE LEARNING NETWORK

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

This word has appeared in 48 New York Times articles in the past year.

Published: December 23, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Student Winners From Our 2015 Review Contest by MICHAEL GONCHAR

By MICHAEL GONCHAR

Our judges chose nine winners, nine runners-up and 23 honorable mentions from writing on everything from “South Park” to Mozart. Congratulations!

Published: December 22, 2015 at 12:00AM

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What Reality TV Show Would You Want to Be a Guest Star On? by MICHAEL GONCHAR

By MICHAEL GONCHAR

Do you see it as a way to jump-start a future career, such as in singing or cooking? Or do you just want to be on the show for the fun of it?

Published: December 22, 2015 at 12:00AM

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News Q’s | Hip-Hop Stars Support Mississippi Rapper in First Amendment Case by KATHERINE SCHULTEN

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

What rap artists contributed to a brief explaining to the Supreme Court that rap music is a political and artistic juggernaut that deserves attention and First Amendment protection?

Published: December 22, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Monday, December 21, 2015

Word of the Day + Quiz | irreproachable by THE LEARNING NETWORK

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

This word has appeared in nine New York Times articles in the past year.

Published: December 22, 2015 at 12:00AM

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What’s Going On in This Picture? | Dec. 21, 2015 by THE LEARNING NETWORK

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

On Mondays, we publish a Times photo without a caption, headline or other information about its origins. Join the conversation by commenting on what you see and why. A live discussion is offered that day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern.

Published: December 21, 2015 at 12:00AM

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What Was the Biggest Trend of 2015–and Did You Embrace It or Skip It? by SHANNON DOYNE

By SHANNON DOYNE

Why do you think so many people got caught in the excitement of certain news stories, entertainment offerings, popular culture moments and fashion purchases?

Published: December 21, 2015 at 12:00AM

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E.L.L. Practice | Curing Blindness in 100,000 People, and Counting by LARRY FERLAZZO

By LARRY FERLAZZO

This post uses a video and article about a doctor who has restored eyesight to more than 100,000 people to help English Language Learners practice choosing the correct pronoun to complete sentences.

Published: December 21, 2015 at 12:00AM

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