Morris: The Zen of Civic Maintenance
by Leo Morris When I was in my late 20s – at an age when I knew Utopia was just around the corner if only we could complete the task of perfecting the human race – I discovered Robert Pirsig’s “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.” It was the perfect bible for those of Read the full article…
Mercatus to Partner with the Foundation
The Indiana Policy Review is joining in a partnership with the Mercatus Center of George Mason University to provide Indiana city councils with expert testimony on public policy issues. Josh Ferdelman of the center will coordinate requests from our membership and local office-holders for briefings with Mercatus scholars. The staff and adjuncts of the Indiana Policy Review Foundation Read the full article…
The Outstater
THE SAVVY CONSERVATIVES in my city had taken a step back from local politics. That was understandable. It didn’t make sense handing money to office-holders, watching them ignore campaign promises and then not hear from them until the next campaign. On top of that, incumbents and party favorites were thought to be sure things. You either punched their ticket, Read the full article…
Morris: News ‘Philanthropy’
by Leo Morris The Indianapolis Star now has itself a team dedicated to “racial equity,” which includes, thanks to a grant from a nonprofit called Report for America, a reporter who will be tasked with covering “inequity in social services, immigration, cultural institutions, the legal system, education and access to health care – particularly as it Read the full article…
Keltner: Mandating the Vaccine
by Steven Keltner, PA Chances are, you’ve changed a test answer at the last second, only to find out your original response was correct. Second-guessing your visceral response is a common occurrence. Professional test preparation companies generally offer a key piece of advice to deal with this situation: Never change an answer, unless you’re sure Read the full article…
Schansberg: Government Grocery Stores
Editor’s Note: This was written a few years ago but is a useful primer on the difficulties of government arrangements being considered today for food “deserts” in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. It also relates those difficulties to government management of any politically commanded program that ignores economic realities, specifically K-12 education. by Eric Schansberg, Ph.D. With the grocery store Read the full article…
