Morris: The Holcomb, Myers Malaise
by Leo Morris I’m thinking of doing something different in the gubernatorial election. Some will say I would be wasting my vote. The same temptation teased me in the 2016 presidential election. Disgusted that our political process delivered the two worst candidates imaginable in Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, I flirted with the idea of Read the full article…
Backgrounder: A Special Interest at Work
by Jason Arp What does it mean to be a community leader or a business leader in your town? In the city where I serve on the council it can mean something different than what the casual observer might think. Sadly, it can mean someone who uses the power of government to further their business interests by either extracting Read the full article…
The Outstater
CARMEL IS A MODERN real estate phenomenon with a per capita income twice the national average. This was largely the result of middle-class families in the 1960s fleeing crime and the Indianapolis School District. Indeed, its population growth exemplifies “white flight,” going from about 1,500 in 1960 to 18,000 two decades later. In recent years, though, it also has become a Read the full article…
Franke: What Is Democracy Anyway?
by Mark Franke Having spent Constitution Day on Sept. 17 talking about it to anyone who would listen, I realized that it (the Constitution) bears more reflection on my part. But first, a digression. I was in the dean of students office at a local seminary when a Nigerian student came in and asked if he Read the full article…
Morris: Court ‘Diversity’
by Leo Morris Complacent, entitled establishment’s hair on fire, Part 1: “We must replace Thurgood Marshall with another African American justice.” “Agreed. Meet Clarence Thomas.” “Aiiiii!” Complacent, entitled establishment’s hair on fire, Part 2: “We must replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg with another female justice.” “Agreed. Meet Amy Comey Barrett.” “Aiiiii!” I’m probably jumping the gun Read the full article…
The Outstater
IS ERIC HOLCOMB IN TROUBLE? No, not in danger of losing re-election in what is expected to be a presidential-year GOP romp in Indiana. Rather, in trouble as in falling so far behind the ticket that his political clout and that of his senior staff is suspect. There is an opinion survey that shows Holcomb dropping 16 points since April. We haven’t Read the full article…
