Franke: 1776 — A Failed Experiment?
by Mark Franke Presentism is one of the pervasive evils in our brave new world. It is the new orthodoxy to examine history under a filtering lens that subjects all events and people to our modern conceits. And it is not surprising that everything in the past falls short at some point. Perfection, you see, Read the full article…
Seminars
Growing Indiana Small Towns THE NEXT U.S. Census is expected to show a historic migration of middle-class families away from the large urban areas and into adjacent small towns. The foundation has asked Dr. Eric Schansberg, an adjunct scholar and nationally known economist, to address the inherent opportunities of Indiana small towns, especially those with a unique Read the full article…
‘Indiana Mandate’ Is Now on Sale
A Return to Founding Principles You can now order “Indiana Mandate: A Return to Founding Principles” at the member price of $19.54 with free delivery for a limited time. Amazon.com/books. With both a presidential election and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaching, the Indiana Policy Review, through the lens of the Declaration, examines 75 of Read the full article…
Gaski: The Dems and Their Biden (and Harris) Problem
by John F. Gaski, Ph.D. Satire Alert: Channeling and appropriating the reverse-projective style of William Safire: 1) in tribute to the late New York Times columnist; 2) for possible reader nostalgia; and 3) because the situation calls for it. Pundits and pols speculate that we Democrats might find a way to remove Joe Biden from Read the full article…
Franke: The Sovereignty of Conscience
by Mark Franke When should one’s conscience have the final say in a dilemma? Or must it answer to a higher authority? And if such a higher authority exists, what is it? Last week I was part of a discussion with a roomful of students enrolled in a seminar focused on the relationship between church Read the full article…
The Outstater
The Sole Proprietor Is Passé MY GRANDFATHER businessman used to say his life was getting too “busy.” Well, we are way past that now. Extracurricular and regulatory responsibilities have made life for a business owner downright hectic, demonically so. I say that because the Devil loves an impossible task and our days are full of them. Running Read the full article…
