Cases that tie gerrymandering to SPLC silence american voices

From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. As I was working on this week’s article, I realized that I could possibly combine the two biggest stories of the week by looking at one Supreme Court case: Sims v. Amos (1974). Sims v. Amos was a case about gerrymandering in voting districts in Alabama. For … Continue reading Cases that tie gerrymandering to SPLC silence american voices

Historic Travels: Wilson’s Creek, Missouri

From the Southwest Ledger By James Finck, Ph.d. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Like many from Oklahoma, I enjoy visiting Branson. Nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, Branson is a fun, family-friendly destination where faith and patriotism still thrive. While most people come for Silver Dollar City or the shows, next time you make the … Continue reading Historic Travels: Wilson’s Creek, Missouri