Half Past the Month
A LONG TIME AGO, even before Madonna was born, post-modern journalism began to take recognizable shape. It featured a spectacularly creative news matrix, one that put a premium on good looks, a dramatic television news set, graphic magic and emotional presentation. The initial effect was encouraging. The newsrooms filled with good-looking and glib young people. Read the full article…
King: The Court Slides Towards Gomorrah
by Stephen M. King, Ph.D. A dismal future for traditional marriage was predicted by two events in 1996. That future has arrived. First, Robert Bork, a federal judge and former Solicitor General, wrote “Slouching Towards Gomorrah.” Therein he all but predicted that American culture and society would continue to slide into moral oblivion, causing the collapse Read the full article…
Bohanon: Sunday Liquor Debate Is Textbook
by Cecil Bohanon There are at least two theories of regulation, both that apply to the ongoing debate over the sale of liquor on Sundays. One is the public-interest theory of regulation. In its story, legislators strive to craft just and beneficent regulations that balance legitimate concerns. Legislators are like a good parent: They divvy Read the full article…
Huston: A Time to Affirm Journalism Traditions
by Tom Charles Huston In this country, people who read the news on television are called “anchors.” In Great Britain, they are called “presenters.” The latter term strikes me as more honestly descriptive. An assortment of editors and producers put together what they have concluded constitutes today’s news, and key up the teleprompter. Dan Rather, Read the full article…
Indiana at 200 (44): Morton Kept State with Lincoln
by Andrea Neal Ask historians to name Indiana’s greatest governor, and most will answer Oliver P. Morton. He was the first governor born on Hoosier soil. He played a critical role during the Civil War — he backed the policies of President Abraham Lincoln and supplied troops for the Union Army. He was driven more Read the full article…
Schansberg: Before the Cradle Until After the Grave
By Eric Schansberg, Ph.D. Government is supposed to help individuals with life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Using this metric, let’s see how our government often struggles and how people are damaged as a result, especially the most vulnerable in society. We’ll look at a host of economic and social policies, chronologically — from Read the full article…
