I am delighted to announce that “Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution,” is back on the New York Times Bestsellers list for nonfiction for the second time. I am profoundly grateful to everyone who has bought the book, including the audiobook. It is difficult to express what it means to have so many support the book, which was published to coincide with our 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

You can read the book reviews here. Continue reading ““Rage and the Republic” Returns as New York Times Bestseller” →

Happy Easter to everyone celebrating the holiday today.  Despite my kids being older, the bunny still came to the Turley house and left baskets overflowing with their favorite chocolates and candies, including a doggie basket for Luna. Continue reading “Happy Easter and Passover!!!” →

I am delighted to announce that my new book, “Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution,” is now #2 on the New York Times Bestsellers list for nonfiction. I am profoundly grateful to everyone who has bought the book, including the audiobook. It is difficult to express what it means to have so many support the book, which was published to coincide with our 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. I cannot thank you enough as well Simon & Schuster in making Rage and the Republic such an instant success.

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Rep. Jerry Nadler (D., NY) is under fire this week for joining other Democratic members in reckless rhetoric to fuel the growing threats against federal law enforcement officers. Calling out the “fascism in our streets,” Nadler suggested that citizens could be justified in shooting masked agents, a chilling claim made earlier by other Democratic leaders. Continue reading ““You’d be Justified in Shooting”: Rep. Jerry Nadler Triggers Outcry Over Violent Rhetoric Against ICE” →

A new video purportedly shows Alex Pretti spitting at federal agents and damaging a government SUV days before he was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis. The video does not alter the analysis of whether the fatal shooting was justified. However, it raises some obvious questions, including why Pretti was not previously arrested on multiple grounds. The videotape also contradicts the family’s account of the earlier encounter.

Continue reading “New Video Allegedly Shows Alex Pretti Spitting at Agents and Damaging Car Days Before Fatal Encounter” →

Former CNN correspondent Jim Acosta spoke with popular podcaster Jennifer Welch, discussing the plans for radical changes after a Democratic takeover this year. Like many Democratic figures, they said that the expansion of the Supreme Court is obvious. The expansion is essential to clear away any restraints on a radical agenda that will include the trial of a host of conservatives, from Trump to the young former DOGE employee who was injured when he came to the rescue of a woman in a carjacking in Washington, D.C. Continue reading ““It’s Going to Get Really Serious”: Liberal Influencers Discuss Public Trials and Court Expansion After Democratic Takeover” →

We often use the end of the year to do a quick review of the state of the blog. Created in 2007, we are approaching our 20th anniversary. It is hard to imagine. We are celebrating the New Year after reaching our 95,000,000 view mark. Our community continues to grow rapidly around the world.  Continue reading “State of the Blog: Res Ipsa at 95,000,000 Views” →

Happy New Year to everyone on our blog! We rang in 2026 at home in Virginia with the kids. It is always a double celebration for us. New Year’s Eve is also our wedding anniversary. Twenty-eight years ago, Leslie and I eloped in Old Town Alexandria. (We used my high school ring for the wedding ring.) Continue reading “HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!” →

Best wishes to everyone celebrating Christmas. We are enjoying the holiday with our four children and, of course, Luna. It is not a white Christmas here in Virginia this year, given the lack of snow this season. However, we made do. We all watched A White Christmas next to the tree picked out by our local cadre of Bears fans. Leslie made her signature Old-Fashioned cocktails as we listened to Crosby, Kaye, Clooney, and Vera-Ellen bring in the holiday in the 1954 classic.

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This week has obviously been one of the toughest in my life.  The death of my mother, Angela Piazza Turley, was not unexpected. She died a few days shy of her 98th birthday after a long struggle.

She was my inspiration and my North Star as a public interest lawyer.  I dedicated my recent book to her as the person “who taught me that life is an unyielding passionate pursuit of justice.” Continue reading “A Heartfelt Thanks to Each of You” →

Some readers have noticed the interruption in new postings on this blog and social media. Due to the passing of his mother, Angela Piazza Turley, 97, in Chicago, Professor Turley has been spending this time with his family. He expects to resume writing sometime this week. Continue reading “The Passing of Professor Turley’s Mother” →