The Outstater: The Hoosier Political Emigrant
(For the use of the membership only.) THOSE WHO MAKE THEIR LIVING at the politics’ edge must guard against resentment and despair. Yet it is difficult to hide dislike for a man who, finding indoor work representing the democratic interests of his neighbors, cashes in his pension, unused campaign contributions and whatever else he has Read the full article…
Bohanon: Reflections on Je Suis Charlie
by Cecil Bohanon, Ph.D. “During my time in the camps, I had got to know the enemies of the human race quite well: they respect the big fist and nothing else; the harder you slug them, the safer you will be. People in the West simply will not understand this.” — Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Most of Read the full article…
(2) Schansberg on Higher-Ed Reform: How Much Does ‘Free’ Cost?
by Eric Schansberg, Ph.D. In this Great Recession, it is sad to see the ranks of the unemployed crowded with so many youth. I think we can all agree that this is deplorable — and that we should try to find an equitable and efficient method for improving the lives of our young people. So, Read the full article…
(1) Schansberg on Higher-Ed Reform: More Political Theater?
by Eric Schansberg, Ph.D. Barack Obama has proposed free community college for everybody in the United States. At present, according to the American Association of Community Colleges, there are 6.5 million students in public community colleges. Most of their $31 billion in revenues comes from various levels of government. Although their average cost per student Read the full article…
Half Past the Month: Education Reform in Two Steps
THE EDUCATION PLANS headed for the General Assembly have so many political twists and bureaucratic turns that they cross the eyes. But it could be simple. Here’s reform in two steps, and it doesn’t matter how you pick your state superintendent of schools: Assign each student a share of next year’s education budget. Let them enroll Read the full article…
Indiana at 200 (42): Indiana Got Into Boat Building Early
by Andrea Neal Drive along the Ohio River in Jeffersonville, and you can’t miss the 68-acre Jeffboat plant in which workers make the ships that transport so much of the nation’s grain, coal and chemicals to market. Due to our landlocked location, most Hoosiers don’t see Indiana as a leader in the shipbuilding economy, yet Read the full article…
