Speak up for pre-K future in Indiana
SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
The news from the Statehouse is disappointing to those who support expanding preschool in Indiana, a state that’s woefully behind in this...
State’s children: Surviving, not thriving
Is Indiana a good place to be a kid?
For many of us with memories of a happy Hoosier childhood, the answer is a resounding...
To solve problems, we must agree on what they are
The job of being a citizen — and being a member of Congress — has gotten much harder of late. As sources of information...
Global warming policy change just different
By Michael J. Hicks
A group of impeccably conservative economists recently proposed a significant global warming proposal. It involves a tax on carbon emissions, offset...
Trump vs. Trump: President’s credibility gap like Grand Canyon
By John Krull
INDIANAPOLIS
In his first address to Congress, President Donald Trump engaged in a debate.
With himself.
The contradictions in both the president’s rhetoric and his...
Trump’s reasoning on infrastructure faulty
By Ryan Bourne
Last week’s address to Congress by President Trump was devoid of detail on infrastructure investment.
But in justifying his desire to harness $1...
Don’t underestimate that guy named Joe in next election
By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz
Although it might seem a little early to start talking about the 2018 elections, I think it’s only fair to point out...
Marijuana policy best left up to the states
In withdrawing federal protection for transgendered students, the Trump administration paid tribute to our federalist system. “The president believes that this is a states’...
Suppressing watchdog press battle president will never win
Every parent feels a little pressure when it comes to raising their kids. Many of us start with a preconceived notion of how our...
Media’s role as always vigilant watchdog as important as ever
By Mark Massa
Thomas Jefferson, no stranger to being savaged in the press, once famously remarked that if forced to choose between a government without...