Nylon Stocking Day (May 15, 1940) Christa Mackey, BellaOnline's Today in History Editor Prior to 1940, women's hosiery consisted of wool, cotton, or silk stockings. But, with an important discovery made by Julian Hill and Wallace Carothers, the legs of American women were changed and the developments have not slowed down.

Republicans and Democrats on Immigration Cynthia Phillips, BellaOnline's Independent Parties Editor Let us explore this issue through the eyes of Republicans and Democrats.

Amputee Veterans and Segways = Mobility
Severely wounded Veterans are now able to dramatically increase mobility with donated Segways. Check out how it works and how you can help.

Know Your Foe - Anti-Contraception Activists
Think that anti-choice activists are only out to stop abortion? Think again. There is a new issue they are tackling now - your right to use the birth control pill.

Why “Three/Fifths”?
The “three/fifths” ratio, used in the Constitution to apportion the slave population, was not new to the Founding Fathers as they framed that document; it had been suggested earlier when trying to decide taxation under the Articles of Confederation.

Hospital Stay Handbook In this essential book, Jari Holland Buck instructs readers in patient advocacy for their loved ones. It is applicable to all health care situations, not just hospitals!

The L-Word, Complete Seasons 1-3 ´The L Word´ is billed as the intimate story about the lives and loves of a group of lesbian friends living in Los Angeles. Highly Addictive!

The Chickens Fight Back Read about diseases such as bird flu that jump from animals to humans, and how we can prevent them from becoming permanent threats.