Half Past the Month: The ‘Prevailing’ Wage
“People of the same trade seldom meet together, even for merriment and diversion, but the conversation ends in a conspiracy against the public, or in some contrivance to raise prices. But though the law cannot hinder people of the same trade from sometimes assembling together, it ought to do nothing to facilitate such assemblies, much Read the full article…
The Indiana GOP: Where’s it Going?
“A Tea Party that devotes the next two years to promoting conservative candidates and removing moderates or non-ideologues is one that is well-positioned to expand its influence in the next round of elections.” — Jamelle Bouie in the Nov. 23, 2012, Washington Post. by Jason Arp There was commentary in the wake of the November Read the full article…
King: Same-Sex Marriage — a Fundamental Right?
by Stephen M. King, Ph.D. The recent U.S. Supreme Court arguments on same-sex marriage — e.g., the federal government’s Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8 — have generated intense interest and speculation in what already was a controversial cultural issue. Even after listening to the Court’s justices ask questions of the lead attorneys, Read the full article…
Keating: Economic Development? Try Common Sense
by MARYANN O. KEATING, Ph.D. Charlie Rose of the Public Broadcasting Network gathered a group of majors around his oak table to discuss the state of U.S. municipalities. A dominant theme emerged — the need for a mayor to be able to implement his or her own personal vision. Yes, with respect for administrative discretion, Read the full article…
Neal: Pence’s Leadership Challenge
For release April 17 and thereafter (675 words) by Andrea Neal Only three months into his term, Gov. Mike Pence has taken a beating for failing to lead. Opinion writers, Democrats, even fellow Republicans, have offered all manner of conflicting counsel. His own legislative leaders have balked at his proposed 10 percent income tax cut, Read the full article…
Schansberg: We ‘Celebrate’ the Income Tax Centennial
by Eric Schansberg, Ph.D. This year, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 16th Amendment’s income tax, passed in the last days of the Taft Administration in February 1913. It was the first change in the Constitution since 1870, giving Congress “the power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever sources derived.” In Read the full article…
