Clarence Thomas is better than his critics

Clarence Thomas is, by far, our most abused Supreme Court justice. His confirmation hearings...

Redefining the homestead

A bill flying under the radar would redefine what constitutes a homestead in terms of property taxes.  Changing the definition...

The military trust gap

After a year and a half of trying to balance full-time college with full-time work, I had...

This is how divided government should work

Before the memory of the recent debt ceiling negotiations disappears and we confront the next new drama in Washington, let’s pause a...

The primary campaign gave Indiana what it deserves

French philosopher and statesman Joseph de Maistre is credited with saying it first: “Every country has the government it deserves.” In America,...

From pre-K to college, education needs boost

Much of what happened in the last Indiana General Assembly doesn’t seem to have benefited teachers or students. Granted,...

Texas shooting: A failure of several levels

There are no adjectives that can accurately describe the gruesome act committed by 18-year-old Salvador Ramos at...

‘Snow Days’ — only a memory now

Because I am an old man, snow scares me. Sometimes, I think it is downright evil.

How will you celebrate Magellan’s anniversary?

When does a 500th anniversary require an asterisk? If you’re a fan of trivia...

Given up on your 2023 reading list yet?

“Time Enough at Last.” The new year reminds me of that classic “Twilight Zone” episode starring Burgess Meredith as...