Schansberg: Be Careful Assessing Abortion Law
by Eric Schansberg, Ph.D. Ball State economist Michael Hicks recently wrote an op-ed expressing concern about the economic impact of Indiana’s new restrictions on abortion — particularly on colleges and businesses. He predicts “far fewer” students from a “substantial decline” in out-of-state students and a reduction of in-state students — as well as “fraught disadvantages” Read the full article…
Franke: The Government We Deserve
by Mark Franke “Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.” These words of George Bernard Shaw, not someone I am in the habit of quoting, certainly fit the travesty that is our national political scene today. Consider the most recent headlines. We have an ex-President on a Read the full article…
The Outstater
An Army of One PEOPLE WHO WORK IN powerful places — metropolitan newsrooms, Capitol Hill offices, etc. — will tell you that when three or four letters arrive complimenting a story or complaining about a vote, it is noticed. Most of us aim too high in our civic involvement. We can make a big difference way below what the Read the full article…
Morris: The Cool Kids’ Table — Updated
by Leo Morris The Indiana Business Journal has named its “Indiana 250”, a list of “the state’s most influential and impactful business and community leaders.” Alas, I did not make the list, despite having spent a long career penning insightful, eloquent editorials and columns designed to convince people of something or persuade them to do Read the full article…
Christmas Seminar
The Christmas Seminar, Dec. 9-10 (attend one or both days) is filling up faster than expected with only 14 seats left for the luncheon. If you have not already done so, click HERE for tickets. Friday — “No Name Tag” (free) convenes in the restaurant/bar area the Friday evening before the luncheon. Unstructured discussion with adjuncts, staff and Read the full article…
Protecting Us From Our Own Government
WHEN TEDDY ROOSEVELT visited Europe and met Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, he asked what the meaning of monarchy was in the 20th century. “To protect my peoples from their governments,” the Emperor replied. When was the last time you heard a serious promise to protect you from your government? Come to think of it, who can protect you from your government? Read the full article…
