“Nebraska, you’re going to hear, is quite a judicial-thinking place… There seem to be some pretty smart jurists in Nebraska and I can’t believe that a United States senator doesn’t know that.” – Bruce Castor, President Trump’s Attorney, February 9, 2021 During Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, his lawyer brought awareness to Nebraska’s history of being a quite judicial-thinking place. For those of you unfamiliar with the Cornhusker State’s pretty smart jurists, let me familiarize you with Nebraska’s strong legal tradition. The Wind v. Everybody, 5th Century BC The gods ruling over the land that would one day be called…
Author: Ross Benes
Ross Benes
Ross Benes is an award-winning author of three books, including 'Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold'. As a journalist and market analyst he has written for publications such as Wall Street Journal, The Nation, Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, The American Prospect, and Esquire. In addition to his writing, Benes has extensive experience as an interview subject, and he's been quoted and interviewed by media outlets that include NPR, Dr. Drew, The New York Times, LA Times, Associated Press, Cheddar, The Hollywood Reporter, and CNN.