Latest legislative economic disclosures prompt concerns
Earlier this session, a senator sat on a bench and casually asked me — while waving the yellow statement of economic interest...
Have you ever been on the radio?
Everyone should do it at least once in their life.
Speak on the radio, I mean.
Be careful what you consider your ‘right’
I hope to make lots of new friends today by reminding Hoosiers of something: You do not have a right to food,...
Being a good citizen is a lot harder than it used to be
A couple of decades ago, I wrote a book in which I talked about what it takes to be a good citizen...
Time to step up on birth control access in Indiana
When lawmakers passed a near-total abortion ban last summer in a special session, several key Republicans talked about expanding access to birth...
Deference, sir, is no crime
I was not raised to say “sir” or “ma’am,” so those words have never been part of my regular vocabulary, except for...
Preserving vital revenues for cities and towns
I am frequently asked about the number one priority Aim (Accelerating Indiana Municipalities) is following during the legislative session. The obvious choice...
Are you reading enough comic strips?
I’m heartbroken that cartoonist Scott Adams recently self-destructed — but hold the presses! This big, beautiful world still has plenty of comic...
The mistruths of politics
There are no small number of accusations lately that — shocking as it may be — some of our politicians are lying...
Reversing Orwell’s ‘1984’
While we were all busy monitoring the General Assembly as it slogged through proposed legislation, the Indiana Supreme Court sneaked a pretty...