Scrabble tiles writing out the word "Truth" with some plants in the background.
  • Jersey Boardwalk Fire Cause

    Jersey Boardwalk Fire Cause

    If you were lucky enough to have my grandmother (Nana) and grandfather (Papa) in your family, you got to grow up in a fun, exciting, traveling, camping family. They were the best – always exploring and taking their grown children and grandchildren along for the ride, wherever the road took us. We consistently traveled the…

  • Buffalo New York Snow Melting

    Buffalo New York Snow Melting

    Buffalo, New York, is no stranger to blizzards. In fact, if you take a look at newspapers from the late 19th to the early 20th centuries, you’ll see that headlines of local publications often have the term “blizzard” or “snowstorm” in them.  Snowmelt with flooding in Buffalo is a potential threat. Its reputation for heavy…

  • What is the Purpose of Political Cartoons

    What is the Purpose of Political Cartoons

    The First Amendment of the United States Constitution, within the Bill of Rights, is perhaps the most important amendment of all as it provides a safeguard to citizens speaking up against tyranny or fascism and protects the freedom of the press. Political cartoons or caricatures have long been a vital technique in expressing discontent with…