Last week I posted on the rise in hate groups in Pennsylvania from 30 to 72 as listed by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). This week I will look at the changes in the categories of groups from last year to this year. Anti-government groups are a majority of hate groups in PA. LastContinue reading “The Majority of PA Hate Groups are Anti-government”
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A 140% Increase in Hate Groups in Pennsylvania
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) just released its annual list of hate groups for the U.S. for 2022. Nationwide, they followed 1,225 groups last year. This is up from 733 last year and is the highest that they have ever tracked. Pennsylvania had 72 hate groups in 2022 which is up from 30 inContinue reading “A 140% Increase in Hate Groups in Pennsylvania”
Jim Dougherty on Labor History
Yesterday I had a pleasant conversation with retired IUP sociology professor Jim Dougherty on labor history. He is the founder of the Center for Northern Appalachian studies. When he retired his center ended so he took the sign and put it on his door. We spoke about the history of labor struggles in the area,Continue reading “Jim Dougherty on Labor History”
Artificial and Real Intelligence
Much has been said about the dangers of Artificial Intelligence. Previously, the criticisms have come from science fiction writers such as Arthur C Clarke (the writer of 2001: A Space Odyssey pictured above) and Michael Crichton and filmmakers like James Cameron. Now, the warnings are coming from pioneers in the field such as Geoffrey Hinton,Continue reading “Artificial and Real Intelligence”
The COVID Vaccine is Still Effective
I spoke too soon last week when I was touting the low numbers of COVID deaths in Pennsylvania (a total of 6 in the last 2 weeks). This week 96 were reported. It could have been due to a reporting glitch. Taking the last 3 weeks together, there were and average of 34 deaths overContinue reading “The COVID Vaccine is Still Effective”
COVID-19 Trend Update in Pennsylvania
The news on the COVID-19 front for Pennsylvania has been encouraging as of late. The number of deaths statewide has decreased dramatically. Five weeks ago there were 104 deaths from COVID-19 in the state. Four weeks ago there were 86. Three weeks ago there were 53. Two weeks ago there were 43. Last week thereContinue reading “COVID-19 Trend Update in Pennsylvania”
Health Factors and COVID Mortality in the Area
Last week I posted on the health outcomes rankings and COVID mortality in the area. This week I’m taking a look at health factors from County Health Rankings and COVID Mortality from the PA Department of Health. The above graph shows a significant linear trend in the overall health factors ranking and COVID mortality accountingContinue reading “Health Factors and COVID Mortality in the Area”
COVID Mortality, Quality of Life and Length of Life in the Area
In the last post, I found a 6th order polynomial relationship between health outcomes from County Health Rankings and COVID Mortality. The health outcomes ranking is a composite of length of life and quality of life rankings. A description of their model can be seen in the video above. First I will look at theContinue reading “COVID Mortality, Quality of Life and Length of Life in the Area”
A Commemoration of the Lilly-KKK Incident
The second day of commemorations by the Battle of Homestead Foundation and the Pennsylvania Labor History Society focused on the gun battle between the KKK and the Catholic immigrant coal miners in Lilly, PA in 1924. The day began with introductions of guest speaker Chuck Knissell International Vice President United Mine Workers of America, DistrictContinue reading “A Commemoration of the Lilly-KKK Incident”
A Commemoration of the 1922-23 Windber Coal Strike
The Battle of Homestead Foundation and the Pennsylvania Labor History Society held a commemoration of the 1922-23 coal mine strike in Windber, PA. The next day they held a commemoration of a failed 1924 Ku Klux Klan raid on the coal mining town of Lilly. This post will focus on the first day. The meetingContinue reading “A Commemoration of the 1922-23 Windber Coal Strike”