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 five associate justices. The total number of justices changed…
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The Switch in Time
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…
Speedy Justice
You thought you understood your case—until you stood before Judge Robert Love Taylor.
You may have noticed that federal district courts throughout the country have been on the news a lot lately. It has caused me to recall one federal…
Building Paradise
When great design meets quality construction dream homes are created.
In the heart of East Tennessee, where scenic beauty meets a strong sense of community, a newly completed custom home stands as a bold expression of vision,…
Stealing Graceland
Real estate theft—the silent crime that’s happening right in your backyard.
In an effort to steal more than 18,000 square miles of land in Arizona and New Mexico, James Addison Reavis forged hundreds of documents, surreptitiously placed…
Summer Lunch
Whether it's inside relaxing with a cold specialty drink or out on a patio with the warm sun beating down on you, that midday bite is the perfect break from the hustle and bustle. Dig in!
I’ve been something of a creature of habit when…
Hope in Hard Places
Court Appointed Special Advocates walk with children through trauma, one visit, one report, one hug at a time.
When we hear about kids who’ve been abused or neglected, the first thing we think is: bad parents. “Most of us start out with…
Eating Ourselves Sick
Ultra-processed foods may be tasty and fast, but mounting research shows they’re quietly destroying our health from the inside out.
For many people, walking down the aisle at the supermarket can be a misleading adventure. If you stick…
Southbound
Where the roads end and the ice beginsDramatic landscapes and humbling experiences.
In the middle of the night, as our ship pitched and rolled in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, I lay awake, confident in the captain’s ability – but also…