Morris: Our ‘Homeless’ Politicians
by Leo Morris We apparently have a housing shortage in Indiana that is about to become a crisis. The representatives and senators we elect to serve our interests in Washington seem to be on the verge of homelessness. Consider the sad case of Luke Messer, now serving as a representative and desperately seeking a senatorship. Read the full article…
A Dismaying Audit of a GOP Supermajority
For the use of the membership only (428 words). by Craig Ladwig Despite promises during the recent Organization Day at the Indiana Legislature, those hoping for a smaller government from a GOP governor and supermajority are likely to be disappointed in the upcoming session. That is according to the findings of a research project categorizing Read the full article…
Morris: Pot Legalization Redefines Federalism
by Leo Morris I’ve read every story – and there are a ton of them – about the excitement of a Republican lawmaker proposing to make medical marijuana legal in Indiana and the drama of the Indiana Association of Prosecuting Attorneys vehemently opposing the idea. In only a couple of the stories did I see a Read the full article…
Op-Ed: Gun Violence in America — What Won’t Work
by Joe Squadrito I don’t think that anyone will dispute that gun violence has become all too prevalent in this country. It matters not where you live big city or small rural community each and every American faces the same threat and has the same sense of shock and dismay each time such incidents occur. Read the full article…
Morris: Airbnb Tests Property Rights
by Leo Morris The road before you diverges into two paths. You cannot go back. You can only forge ahead, choosing one path or the other. Sentinels guard both ways forward. One sentinel will let you pass only if you either pay a hefty toll or accept suitable punishment for nonpayment. The other sentinel stands Read the full article…
Morris: Statistics Don’t Lie, but Journalists Do
by Leo Morris Sorry, kids. If you’re in love and plan to take that final step in this state, better think again. According to a news report about the latest statistics from 24/7 Wall Street, a “financial site” on the Web, Indiana has the sixth-highest divorce rate among the 50 states. You’re headed for misery Read the full article…
