Jurisprudence

On the eve of America's 250th anniversary, 
a reflection on where we've been, what we've 
overcome, and what's still at stake Story by Gary Wade Appeared in Cityview Magazine, Vol. 42, Issue 4 (July/August 2026) The 250th…
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From Liverpool to legend, the Beatles’ rise traces genius, rivalry, heartbreak, and an enduring musical bond. Story By Gary Wade | Photography Courtesy of The Library of Congress Appeared in Cityview Magazine, Vol. 42, Issue 3…
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Well, it took me 17 years to get 3,000 hits in baseball. I did it in one afternoon on the golf course. – Henry Aaron
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The Purple Hearts journey-from the birth of a nation to the depths of the Atlantic-reminds us what freedom truly costs. by Gary Wade Appeared in Cityview Magazine, Vol. 41, Issue 6 (Nov/Dec 2025) In 1782, near the end of the…
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When football glory meets small-town camaraderie, the stories are as good as the game Although I am still catching on to writing a column every two months for the viewing pleasure of both of my regular readers, I do like to indulge…
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FDR’s plan to expand the Supreme Court collapsed after one justice unexpectedly changed his vote, preserving the Court’s size and its independence. The Judiciary Act of 1789 established a Supreme Court comprised of a Chief Justice and…
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A long-awaited voyage through a vital trade waterway opens the door to the story of a diplomat Seeing and traveling through the Panama Canal has been on my bucket list for decades. Now that my dear bride has finally given her permission…
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The man who rolls up his sleeves seldom loses his shirt. - Thomas Cowan The Museum of Appalachia, founded by the late John Rice Irwin and now one of the region’s important non-profit organizations, has recognized some of the local…
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Two tragic endings, one forgotten story At 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic of the White Star Line struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic. In its maiden voyage, only four days after departing the English port at…
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How our favorite Vol song got its start and found its way to our beloved team In 1945, a 19-year-old Sicilian woman by the name of Matilda Scaduto worked as a lift elevator operator at the Schroeder Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When…
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