Arielle Kane

Oct 24, 2023 | offtheshelf.com | Chris Gaudio |Kerry Fiallo |Sarah Woodruff |Arielle Kane

While history can often provide a rich source of text, filled with intriguing firsthand accounts and countless theories about the “why” of it all, it can also be, well, boring. Enter: historical fiction. With talented literary authors at the helm, readers are treated to, yes, some facts and important historical context, but also a thrilling plot, unforgettable characters, and very often, an epic conclusion as the revolution rages on in the background.

Feb 15, 2023 | statnews.com | Patrick Skerrett |Arielle Kane

During his State of the Union address, President Biden called out Republican proposals to cut Social Security and Medicare in their quest to reduce federal spending. Republican lawmakers in the chamber protested loudly, knowing these programs are political third rails — too controversial to discuss — and they have been sparring over it ever since. But the president and Democrats in Congress should not miss the opportunity to make Medicaid the third third rail.