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Happy hoofing: history as exercise

Because of the coronavirus and its restrictions, spending time outdoors has taken on new importance. In this spirit, here are some suggestions for history-minded walkers. Spending an hour (or so) rummaging through the past this way can be both edifying and relaxing. (Note: not a ...

The Republican war on democracy

For a generation or more, elected Republicans have been in the habit of waving the flag and proclaiming their love of country above all others. It turns out, however, that they don’t love their country. WhatĢƵ more, they neither understand nor appreciate the country they claim to hold so ...

Trump’s Nobel Prize?

<em>“They are finding Biden votes all over the place – in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. So bad for our Country!” – President Donald Trump via Twitter at 11:55 a.m. Nov. 4</em>President Trump emphatically called attention to some votes the morning ...

In honor of tomorrow, Dec. 7

Leonard Funk was a soldier in the war. Barely over 5 feet tall, Funk was as fierce a fighter as the U.S. Army produced during World War II.I mention Funk, a Western Pennsylvanian and a winner of the Medal of Honor, because I interviewed him in the long ago. HeĢƵ dead now. And because tomorrow ...

Mayor Peduto rides to the rescue

Once upon a time, many years ago, mayors of Pittsburgh would annually leave the confines of the Smokey/Steel City for the hinterlands of Western Pennsylvania.These campaign-style trips were apparently meant to convey goodwill, leading to an improved understanding between the city and places ...

One, two, buckle my shoe

The stonecutters at Mount Rushmore have been told to hold off on crafting that Trump head.Impeached, one-term presidents who fell short in two, consecutive, popular votes don’t make the Mount Rushmore cut.Meanwhile, the man who would be king, except in kingdoms controlled by voters and votes, ...