March 23, 2018
Posner Attacks
The Trial of Sheriff Sid Hatfield
My great great uncle, LP Somerville, ran away from home to fight in the Spanish American War that made Teddy Roosevelt famous as well as President. Like many of the mountain settlers in Appalachia, LP was proud, adventurous, self-reliant and patriotic. Even ornery. That did not make him unique in West Virginia. I can remember […]
February 16, 2018
Brennan Justice Center: How To HackProof Our Elections
February 15, 2018
Branch3 Holding It All Together Under Attack
A Continuing Tea Party: “A gripping and sensational tale of violence, alcohol and taxes”
During the late 1800’s, my Great Grandfather grew up in Washington, Pennsylvania – about a half hour west of Pittsburgh. He begat my Grandfather who begat my Dad. That baby in the bottom right of the photo is my Granddad sitting on his Father’s knee in 1915 at a Reunion. James Thompson was awarded a medical […]
February 9, 2018
Keeping with the week’s theme. WaPo: Our Institutions Are Under Attack
February 8, 2018
Our Democracy is Worth Protecting: Why Wouldn’t We Defend Ourselves Against An Attack? Investigating the Russia Hack
February 7, 2018
Brennan Center for Justice: FBI Is Worth Protecting
February 6, 2018
Pennsylvania GOP Congressmen want to outlaw the State Supreme Court. More Attacks On the Judiciary (Branch3)