Morris: Government Transportation
by Leo Morris Now that I am old enough to embody a Duke Ellington song – “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” – I guess I should be grateful that government is willing to expend so much time, effort and money to aid my mobility. Mayor Pete, the transportation secretary who has moved to Michigan ahead Read the full article…
On Saving ‘the News’
IF YOU LIKED what Washington has done for health care, mail delivery and Indian reservations, you’ll love how it plans to save local journalism. First, “journalism” should be in scare quotes. What we have today has nothing to do with the more than five centuries since Martin Luther began printing pamphlets. It most resembles Izvestia, part of a Read the full article…
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…
