Franke: The Idylls of Suburban Life
by Mark Franke We are fortunate to live on a cul-de-sac in a suburban neighborhood, just on the edge of the city limits. We are quite friendly with our neighbors, most of whom have lived here for a long time. Just the other night, the wives gathered in our family room to plot their next Read the full article…
Morris: A Not-So-Special Session
by Leo Morris Indiana legislators are gearing up for a special session set to begin July 25 and last at least a couple of weeks. We should urge them to reconsider and just stay home. The session will cost Hoosiers about a quarter of a million dollars, and it’s hard to see what we’ll get Read the full article…
Franke: Virtue’s Disappearance in our Public Character
by Mark Franke In 1993, William Bennett published an impressive anthology of essays, fables, poems and other writings titled “The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories.” This is an excellent reader for children of all ages, especially for bedtime stories. Adults may think this book below them but I would still encourage Read the full article…
The Outstater
Celebrating ‘Mad’ Anthony Wayne FORT WAYNE IS the most politically incorrect of places. The gasoline pump and television were invented there. It is named after a killer of Native Americans. Yet, a handsome statue of Gen. “Mad” Anthony Wayne on horseback stands defiantly in the city’s downtown park — unmolested so far. And this Friday, July 15 each year, the city honors its namesake, Read the full article…
Morris: The Court and Balance
by Leo Morris Make it so. Thus commands Jean-Luc Picard, captain of the starship Enterprise, whenever an emergency arises for which there are only weak options in response. He selects the one that, in his view, offers the best hope of success and orders his crew to get it done. No debate is invited, no Read the full article…
The Outstater
One Man, One, Vote, Once AS MY GENERATION slides into its new role of sitting on park benches feeding pigeons, I worry not so much about which direction the country is headed as whether anyone still knows what makes its wheels turn. Indiana’s race for Secretary of State has caught my attention in that regard. The one candidate, Read the full article…
