Franke: ‘Listening to the Law’
by Mark Franke Supreme Court nominations are great political theater, great, that is, if you enjoy the spectator sport our uncivil civic discourse has become. But there is an educational aspect to this verbal sturm und drang. For example we have become educated on the interpretative methodology of originalism, the methodology used by those who look Read the full article…
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THE LEADERSHIP of my community is excited about a new economic boost that the mayor says is “too good to pass up.” Is it a tax break for local businesses? How about zoning reform, or more starter homes for young families? No? Reducing outdated permit requirements and regulations? None of that. They are excited about a Read the full article…
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Keeping the Peace The King’s Peace (pax regis) — Prior to the English Civil War, the common-law concept of maintaining public order. CRIMINOLOGISTS TELL US that only a sliver of humanity is inherently “criminal,” that is, persons with a pathological disregard for others or their property. In New York City, for instance, just 327 offenders among 8 million citizens Read the full article…
Schansberg: ‘Greatness’ — a Biblical Perspective
by Eric Schansberg, Ph.D. Noah is repeatedly commended for his righteousness, and then for building the Ark in obedience. Not only does he save his family and pairs of each animal, more broadly he saves “mankind” and the animal kingdom — in what turns out to be a fresh start, a new beginning, another opportunity for man to Read the full article…
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Corporate Media on the Dock HERE’S AN IDEA: Ask the Indiana Secretary of State to deny incorporation for newspapers owned by out-of-state entities. Preposterous? Somewhat. The legal hurdles would be daunting. It might be interesting, though, to hear corporate publishers testify under oath how they are functioning mediums for the First Amendment. If allowed as a friend Read the full article…
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The Star Explores Outstate Indiana THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR has sent a team of intrepid newswomen to the far corners of the state to learn what we are about out here, heavy on those man-on-the-street interviews of hapless “average” Hoosiers. One dispatch from the hinterland began, “The hills of southern Indiana look different than the manufacturing industry-dotted lakeshore Read the full article…
