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March 18
Vietnam 101
I’m looking for approachable media that provide a solid understanding of the Vietnam war. There are a plethora of documentaries titled “The Vietnam War” - same for books. There are also tons of podcasts on the subject. A bit of help narrowing it down would be welcome. [more inside]
March 17
Dual Citizen, Need to File Taxes in Both Countries? (US/Canada)
My spouse was born and raised in the US, as a US citizen. We just legally determined that they are also a Canadian citizen. Do they need to file taxes in both countries? [more inside]
Airplane scam
I am on a flight from Salt Lake to Austin. There was a scam and everyone on flight is now a detective. No one has solved the case. [more inside]
March 15
Which federal troops protected civil rights in Birmingham in May 1963?
On May 12, 1963, President Kennedy 1) federalized the Alabama National Guard and 2) deployed federal troops outside Birmingham. Which US military units did he deploy?
March 14
How do I sue my HOA?
And what is, I’m sure, a historic first, I am unhappy with my HOA. My specific frustration is selective enforcement and a new propensity to send nastygrams for things that aren’t even violations (eg dogs looking out a window). [more inside]
March 13
Help me find Upcoming Conference/ Summit on Paid Family Leave and Care
Greetings All,
I hope you are doing well!
I recently told a partner I would share a link to an upcoming conference/summit focused on Paid Family Leave and Caregiving.
Unfortunately, I'm unable to locate the link.
Does this sound familiar to anyone?
I am sure I saw it in a newsletter or on a listserv.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Best regards [more inside]
March 11
Feel the (Trump) fever in Tampa
Two Canadians in Tampa this week want to attend some kind of pro-Trump event. [more inside]
March 3
I got approved for medical financial assistance. Is this taxable?
Upon the encouragement of nurses when I got my immunotherapy infusions in January, I applied for, and was approved for, Kaiser's medical financial assistance program. Would whatever payments they make for my medical services be taxable (ie, me report them on my taxes) next year? [more inside]
February 28
Best way to protest-vote in the CA Democratic presidential primary?
What's the best way, if any, to register dissatisfaction with Pres. Biden's Israel policy in the CA primary? Is there another candidate I should vote for instead? A write-in of some sort? Or just leave that field blank? (I am aware that my single vote is essentially meaningless and that CA will undoubtedly go for Biden in both the primary and the November election.)
February 27
Concerns about new car dealership being built on a single lane road
While I accept commercial progress on near-by land - I want to be best protect my transit and ecology concerns - What am I missing? [more inside]
February 24
Part-time law enforcement?
Have you heard of any law enforcement agencies that hire part-time officers? If so, can you tell me more? [more inside]
February 20
Did Megan Draper need a visa to work in New York in the 60s?
Stupid question has been bugging me. She's a Canadian from Montreal... did she just... show up? [more inside]
February 12
Non-american company, what is the name of the company for the IRS?
I have a company in another country (Japan) whose legal name is in Japanese characters. But some systems, most notably the IRS (who needs to know about my company since I am an American citizen), do not accept Japanese characters. I've asked some accountants in both places, but haven't found one that is certain [more inside]
February 11
Recommend an immigration lawyer in Lisbon or Porto
For reasons, while we’re vacationing in Portugal soon we’d like to meet a lawyer to discuss visa options for American retirees. But search engines only turn up agencies and referral sites and I have low trust in them. Can you recommend a specific firm or attorney? Or should I try to get an appointment with the relevant government department?
February 10
How to pick a disability lawyer?
Disability diagnosis came in, and it was even more than I expected. I would like to try to apply for disability, and it sounds like having a lawyer from the get go is a very good idea. If I don't have any recommendations, how do I pick? Anything special I need to be looking for?
February 8
Rewriting treaties, especially treaties between nations
We have a new (Coalition) government in New Zealand and they are everything many of us tried to warn everyone else about. Apart from their general dumspster fire they are moving towards nullifying the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi TOW was signed between the English Crown & Maori to "ensure that both parties to it would live together peacefully and develop New Zealand together in partnership" [nz govt two page, refered to other issues but has quoted text in context]. [more inside]
February 5
What are my best options for selling good condition used legal books?
What website is best to sell used (but very good quality) Legal / Law texbooks? I'm more interested in quick and easy as opposed to maximum profits. As an example, this book is one I'm trying to sell. What are the best places I could sell it directly or list it for sale? Thanks!
What Kind of Lawyer Do We Need?
A close family member had a DUI in his late teens in North Carolina. His license was either suspended or revoked or, I am not sure and neither is he. He is now 32, sober, in Oregon and needs a driver's license. It's crazy but I think he needs a lawyer. What kind of lawyer and where? [more inside]
February 2
How do I find BBC show about African music and taxation?
I recently heard part of a show which was about tax consolidation in Africa so that a music business could pay through one national system rather than many. This was a BBC show broadcast through WHYY (NPR), and I didn't catch the title. What's an efficient way to search the BBC? Does anyone know of the particular show?
January 25
Tips on moderating an online discussion about the 2024 Election cycle
Very recently, some of the folks on a server where I hang out (where I am in a kind of leadership role) started making noises about wanting a place for 2024 US Election and state-level election related posts. Moderating discussions around politics is something I'm only peripherally familiar with, and I am doing my best to better educate myself about how to be effective in that role when the discussions start. I am looking for ways to get ahead of some of the common challenges/pitfalls moderators typically have to watch for in this sort of situation, and suggestions for what kind of content I might want to post in a sticky of sorts (getting out the vote info seems like an obvious place to start). [more inside]