Eastern State Penitentiary: Pic of the Week
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This Pic of the Week describes the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA, and the “Pennsylvania System.”
Posted in: Guest Post, Pic of the Week
Category: Guest Post
Congress.gov User Interview Update and Call for More Volunteers
Posted by: Andrew Weber
We recently conducted interviews with congressional and public users of the website during November and December 2025.
Posted in: Congress, Guest Post
Taxation of Prepared Meals and Drinks in Germany and the United States
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post compares the taxation of prepared meals and drinks in Germany and the United States.
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post
The History of the Alaskan Fur Trade and Wildlife Conservation Regulation
Posted by: Bailey DeSimone
Digital Resources Division intern Trisha Baillon brings us a historical perspective of Alaska in its early mentions in United States legislative history. Spanning multiple collections and of interest to many nations, the fur-seal fisheries inspired many treaties, laws, and reports on conservation efforts.
Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, Law Library
The History and Legacy of the Colorado River Storage Project
Posted by: Bailey DeSimone
Digital Resources Division intern Josh Primus outlines the origins of the Colorado River Storage Project and its legal impacts on negotiations among the states that share its water supply.
Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, Law Library
Bird-Friendly Laws: Reducing Collisions in Major U.S. Cities
Posted by: Bailey DeSimone
Digital Resources Division Intern Em Merrick takes us through an overview of collisions - a leading cause of endangerment for birds - and the local and state laws taking effect to protect this species.
Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, Law Library
An Interview with Phornnapat Vutthithaveepat, Foreign Law Intern
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today’s interview is with Phornnapat Vutthithaveepat, a foreign law intern working with Foreign Law Specialist Sayuri Umeda in the Global Legal Research Directorate of the Law Library of Congress.
Posted in: Guest Post, Interview, Law Library
Marriage Law in Germany
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post by foreign law intern Laura, examines the requirements to get legally married in Germany.
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post
Shop Closing Laws in Germany
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
The blog post reviews laws regarding shop openings in Germany with a focus on Sunday as a constitutionally guaranteed day of rest.
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post, Law Library