Pandemic panic porn refuses to die Those doomed to repeat history Illinois public health officials, medical professionals, and the press are at it again. Convinced
Year: 2022
The First Ward’s endorsements – 2022
Since early voting has commenced, it’s time to present The First Ward’s traditional bi-annual endorsement column. So, here goes: 1. Candidates you should vote for:
Quick Hits – October 11, 2022
I’m here to help! But despite that generally magnanimous magnificence, some of you have the temerity to remain steadfastly skeptical in regard to my amazing
DOA Podcast – the Shadwick King verdict and a little more!
I apologize for the long delay between podcasts, but I had to finish the book and I wanted to see the first post trial motion
Doomed to repeat it
History repeats itself. So, you might want to pay attention. — Quavo One of the recurring First Ward themes echoes philosopher George Santayana’s accurately quoted
The more things change… The FBI is at it again!
Though it’s more than a little macabre, the Chicago Tribune’s comprehensive coverage of the 40th anniversary of the 1982 Tylenol murders does have its moments.
Quick Hits – September 29, 2022
The ILSC shoots Mike Noland down! Former state senator and current judge Mike Noland, the man who puts the “jackass” in the Kane County Democratic
On fake newspapers and the vast hypocrisy of the Daily Herald
Hypocrites are those who apply to others the standards that they refuse to accept for themselves. – Noam Chomsky I’ve been planning on taking on
No sympathy for teachers
Everybody who is incapable of learning has taken to teaching. – Oscar Wilde It will hardly matter to the rabble, but it’s important to note
Quick Hits – September 20, 2022
Since we haven’t gone Quick Hits in a bit, let’s get on with it! Sadly, Mark Davoust ain’t goin’ anywhere And that’s the case despite