Historians Find Lessons in 1918 Flu Epidemic
For release noon Sept. 1 and thereafter (672 words)It was late September 1918. Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis was a hub of activity for thousands of soldiers mobilized in the critical final days of World War I. But war wasn’t the only thing they were fighting. Hospital No. 25 had reported 60 cases of flu Read the full article…
The Townhalls: They’re not Waving, They’re Drowning
For immediate release (730 words) There’s a moment in the movie “As Good as it Gets” when the character played by Jack Nicholson explodes in frustration at his therapist. “Look you. I’m very intelligent. If you’re gonna give me hope you got to do better than you’re doing. . . . I mean I’m drowning Read the full article…
Civility Is More Than a Strategy: the Importance of Editors
For immediate release (565 words) “So let us begin anew — remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof.” — John F. Kennedy There is a call for civility these days in public discourse. No matter that it is a call from those Read the full article…
A Steady Job as an Education Priority
For release noon Aug. 25 and thereafter (549 words)As parents and teachers, we are concerned about railroading a student into a career track far below his or her potential. It is generally agreed that a broad liberal education benefits most students even when it consists of the continual reiteration of eternal verities upon reluctant minds. Read the full article…
Tax Cap Issue to Get Genuine, Grass-Roots Airing
For release noon Aug. 18 and thereafter (710 words)Congressional town meetings have received lots of media attention of late due to disruptive outbursts by citizens concerned about health care legislation. Expect more civilized and courteous discussion at public meetings to be held on proposed Indiana property tax caps. Aaron Smith, founder of Watchdog Indiana, has Read the full article…
The ‘Angry White Man’ Meets Healthcare Reform
The ‘Angry White Man’ Meets Healthcare Reform“The Democratic message on the Republicans has gone from ‘the party of no’ to ‘the party of angry white men.’” — Peggy Noonan in the June 12 Wall Street Journal by Craig Ladwig If you happen to be male, if you happen to be white and if you’ve allowed Read the full article…
