Wednesday, July 16, 2025

The state’s ILEARN results should concern us all

The results of Indiana’s ILEARN standardized testing are slightly better than 2022, but they still show that Hoosier students in grades 3-8...

An enduring question for American democracy

I’ve either been involved in or keeping an eye on American politics for over 60 years now. We’ve faced plenty of tough...

Biden plays the ‘Insurrection Day’ card

It was silly, but I was really hoping 2022 would be different. A new...

As public university, IU board must follow Open Door Law

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That seemed to be Indiana...

Indiana hospitals to state legislature: Drop dead

Late last year, Indiana’s Senate pro tempore and speaker of the House wrote an open letter to...

In memory of ‘Decoration Day’

I don’t recall my parents ever using the term “Memorial Day,” except when referring to the Indianapolis 500-mile race.

Gun carry permits still worth having

A raft of new Indiana laws took effect July 1, few more controversial than one that lifts...

Thoughts on a mayor’s arrest

Here’s how it happens. You have a drink with your meal at a favorite...

The other side of fame

“I’m gonna live forever, baby, remember my name” - (from “Fame”) The death at age 54 of Lisa Marie...

Why trustworthiness matters in our democracy

Early this year, the Gallup organization came out with a survey of Americans on how they view the ethics of various professions....