Alfred Stevens

Art Appreciation

Born on May 11, 1823, Belgian painter Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens is known for his contribution in the Romanticism Art Movement.

At a young age, Stevens went to Paris. His work was first shown publicly in 1851 at the Brussels Salon. His work was recognized at the Paris Salon in 1853 and at the Universal Exposition in Paris in 1855. He then became a successful painter in the 1860s and 1870s.

You can see more of his artwork HERE.

In Her Studio via lukasweb

The Visit viawomenreading 

The Bath via paytonspaleo

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Stevens_(painter)
http://www.artrenewal.org/pages/artist.php?artistid=541
http://www.wikiart.org/en/alfred-stevens
http://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/collections/works-in-focus/painting/commentaire_id/what-is-called-vagrancy-16565.html?tx_commentaire_pi1%5BpidLi%5D=509&tx_commentaire_pi1%5Bfrom%5D=841&cHash=214d5a33da
http://womenreading.tumblr.com/post/31722490126
http://www.lukasweb.be/en/photo/artist-in-her-studio
http://blog.paytonspaleo.com/paytons-purple-magic-detox/paleo-detox-bath/

#FavTweets 2017 April Paintings, Drawings, and Digital Art

Oil and graphite on linen, edging to completion... Work in progress!!! #art .. #painting #nature pic.twitter.com/fsghptxbXQ

— Alison Jardine (@alisonjardine) April 3, 2017

@HamillHimself .. Pretty impressive artwork done by Muskegon, Michigan artist Brian Snuffer. Thought it was worthy of sharing. pic.twitter.com/9Tj3VX55p8

— Brent Ashcroft (@brentashcroft) April 29, 2017

Melissa Gilbert

Acting Appreciation

Actress Melissa Gilbert was born on May 8, 1964 in Los Angeles, California. She was adopted by comedian actor Paul Gilbert.

Melissa Gilbert is best known for her role as Laura Ingalls Wilder on Little House on the Prairie television series. In the 1990s, she provided the voice of Batgirl in the Batman: The Animated Series.

via Daytime TVshow

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Gilbert
http://www.biography.com/people/melissa-gilbert-9542501

Luis Quiles

Art Appreciation

Luis Quiles is a Spanish artist known for his controversial illustrations that explores social issues such as violence, sexism, and hate. In expressing his views, he combines current events with pop culture.

You can find more of his art HERE.

Make America Hate Again via palermocomicconvention

Censure Killed The Meaning of Art via artfucksme

With This I'm Going to Control Your Life via earthporm

Sources:

http://gunsmithcat.deviantart.com/
https://www.instagram.com/quiles_artworks/?hl=en
https://www.popsugar.com/love/Luis-Quiles-Art-About-Social-Media-36266088
http://artfucksme.com/luis-quiles/
http://www.earthporm.com/spanish-artist-reveals-ugly-side-society-controversial-illustrations/
http://www.palermocomicconvention.it/lartista-spagnolo-luis-quiles-ospite-palermo/

#FavTweets 2017 April Comedy

LMFAOOOO. This is me and my wife in 2060 😂😂😂. #RelationshipGoals #BaeForever pic.twitter.com/VgG58OFlME

— Chidi Okereke (@Chydee) April 4, 2017

The #DailyShow pokes holes in the plans for President Trump’s border wall.pic.twitter.com/7A5w253FAc

— Comedy Central (@ComedyCentral) April 5, 2017

Alec Baldwin pulls double duty on "SNL," mocking Trump and O’Reilly https://t.co/Gzbe22wloj pic.twitter.com/1deY0fEiV0

— The Hill (@thehill) April 9, 2017

My new favorite United Gif pic.twitter.com/UoY3RUZcxh

— John Puma (@JohnPuma) April 11, 2017

.@HasanMinhaj: "It's almost as if @TheDailyShow should be on C-SPAN. It has left zero impact." #WHCD2017 #WHCD #NerdProm pic.twitter.com/WQ3OjE3uK2

— CSPAN (@cspan) April 30, 2017

#FavTweets 2017 April Photography

How premium #photography improved conversion at the Travel Corporation: https://t.co/JTXmXH5tuO pic.twitter.com/SBAFjeVO9Z

— 500px (@500px) April 5, 2017

Sweet shot of Antelope Valley over in Arizona. https://t.co/LylxQXSzwK pic.twitter.com/Iu5ZbxugOT

— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) April 18, 2017

President Trump Relaxes Tax Law on Churches

Pardon the Interruption

The Johnson Amendment was introduced by then-Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to extend the provisions of Section 501 of the tax bill adopted in 1954. As presented by the Texas Senator, the provision would deny “tax exempt status to not only those people who influence legislation but also to those who intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for any public office.”

The amendment was conceived after Senator Johnson faced difficulty during his re-election campaign where churches were thought to have been conducting electioneering in support of his opponent. The Republican-led House and Senate passed the legislation and the bill was signed into law by Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

The President’s new Executive Order relaxes the Johnson Amendment restrictions on political activities by churches and other tax-exempt institutions. The Executive Order, however, does not only give churches and pastors free speech, but also allows churches to financially contribute to candidates and campaigns without IRS action.

If the PEW Research Center finds Evangelicals being the largest religious group associated with the GOP, then one could expect large monetary contributions in all future elections. While many of us find cable TV unbearable to watch during election season because of the many campaign commercials, imagine commercials featuring religious leaders like Pat Robertson telling us who we should elect in the next election.