That race between ‘Mexico Joe’ and ‘China Mike’
In past U.S. Senate races in Indiana, the emphasis in the campaign homestretch is mostly concentrated on domestic or foreign policy. We’ve watched the...
Lawyers at war: ‘Heroism’ has lost any meaning
It’s a ways off but this Veterans Day let’s vow to use the distinction “hero” with more precision. The mass media has gotten into...
Listen to young people as though lives depend on it
By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Matt Davis’s voice softens as he talks about the reason he became involved in youth suicide prevention work....
John McCain and the courage of kindness
By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – It was easy to disagree with the late John McCain, but even easier to admire him. The longtime...
State working to reduce teen suicide rates
Our kids are going back to school and many of us are thinking about backpacks, school supplies and physicals.
With bus schedules, class schedules and...
Midwest growth was always about people
I was recently hornswoggled into teaching a small class for my church, of course on economics. The organizers gave me wide latitude on the...
The agony of a Trump voter
Donald J. Trump is a jerk. I feel as if I have a right to say that. I voted for him. He may be...
Even ‘Dreamers’ can enjoy state’s hyper-regulatory climate
I enjoy my regular coiffure-adjustment sessions because they give me a glimpse of something I seldom get to see — the back of my...
God fixed the mess humanity couldn’t clean up
Mankind’s sinful condition is reminiscent of the 3-year-old child who dropped his bowl of cereal, spilling cereal and milk all over the place.
Making that...
2 Indiana school systems need more daring action
By Michael Hicks
Plenty has been written about the Great Legislative Meltdown of 2018. I will only add that the state GOP seems to be...