The members of the Indiana Supreme Court did what they are supposed to do. They preserved the Indiana Constitution and, one hopes, put an end to foolishness for a time. The court ruled unanimously in favor of Gov. Eric Holcomb in his dispute with the Indiana General Assembly over “...”
Now that the brave and compassionate souls in the Indiana General Assembly have finished their jihad against transgender athletes, perhaps they can find a new target for their next crusade. Maybe they can pick a fight with declawed kittens. No, declawed kittens still have teeth a “...”
Once again, an Indiana politician has made national news. And—once again—not in a good way. U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Indiana, drew the spotlight this time. She has earned the dubious distinction of being named the worst boss in Congress. She won the honor by having the wo “...”
David Ricks spoke uncomfortable truths to Indiana’s leaders the other day. The chairman and CEO of Eli Lilly and Co. told those gathered at the Economic Club of Indiana that the state was falling behind. This doubtless was not welcome news to our elected officials at the Indian “...”
Perhaps it was just a quirk of fate that the Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments on a state law that would expand the power of ideological extremists just as the primary season was kicking into high gear. Then again, perhaps not. The question before the state’s high court inv “...”
The explanation Indiana Attorney Todd Rokita offered for settling his silly, silly lawsuit with conservative commentator and radio talk show host Abdul-Hakim Shabazz reveals what Rokita thinks about his voters. He believes they are gullible. Really. Really. Really. Gullible. To p “...”
It is easy, almost too easy, to laugh at Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. He is, after all, a walking caricature of unfettered ambition, the sort of politician who runs for office not out of any great desire to serve but almost as a reflex. That’s why he once ran for three “...”
In the waning hours of the 2022 session of the Indiana General Assembly, Hoosier lawmakers delivered a lesson on who and what matters. What the people of this state want doesn’t matter. Neither does public safety. But the rights of narrow special-interest groups? Oh, oh, oh, th “...”
It’s always a mistake to write off Mike Pence. People find it easy to underestimate the former vice president, Indiana governor and U.S. congressman. His weakness for hyperbole and his almost puppyish desire in times of ascendancy to please his base encourage people to see Penc “...”
One of the most disheartening things about the education war in Indiana is that so little of the fighting is about learning. You know, the thing education is supposed to be about. Most of the jousting, in fact, now is about either control or finding someone else to blame. And mos “...”