Sometimes newspaper columnists post articles that are miscellaneous bullet points. That’s what this blog entry is. In the face of great hostility from the current occupant and his minions, PBS and its flagship news operation have shown a combination of grit, courage, and clear-eyed determination to tell the truth without Continue Reading
The Day My Great Uncles Died
The original version of this entry was published on December 15, 2018. This is a second edit to correct WordPress deletions of illustrations. The first edit was a response to anti-science actions and attitudes of our current national administration, as well as to its to attempted reversion to medical practices Continue Reading
2026 Illinois/Cook County Primary Election: Judicial Candidates
Yes, election season is once again upon us. As is the case in most election cycles in our Illinois counties, part of the election process includes judicial candidates standing for nomination. The formal election of judges, including for seat retention, is part of the general election in November. In cases Continue Reading