Krull Commentary: Micah Beckwith and the fires of ignorance
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com June 1, 2026 For a time, it was tempting to dismiss Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith as a joke. He seemed like just another low-rent Elmer Gantry wannabe, a slick little hustler desp â...â
Whitehead Commentary: Whatâs Driving Americans’ Discontent around Democracy?
This article was originally published on Andrew Whiteheadâs Substack, American Idolatry. How Age, Politics, and Religion Shape Americansâ Views of Democracy In the last year alone, expert surveys, such as those done by Varieties of Democracy Institute and Freedom House, sh â...â
Hicks Commentary: Summer gas woes likely leading to long-term problems
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks May 31, 2026 I filled up my gas tank in Indiana last week at $4.29 per gallon. That wouldâve cost me $4.95 per gallon if Gov. â...â
Krull Commentary: Requiem for a misfit chess master
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com May 29, 2026 SELFOSS, IcelandâPerhaps the greatest chess player in history made his last move here. Iâm standing at the grave of Bobby Fischer, who once made chess must-see TV i â...â
Krull Commentary: Diego Morales and the silence of good men
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com May 25, 2026 What. A. Shock. Embattled Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales, committed scammer and scalawag that he is, has decided not to exit the political stage quietly or ni â...â
Hicks Commentary: Remember Those Whose Wars Have Ended, and Those Who Still Fight
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks May 24, 2026 It is Memorial Day weekend, and the U.S. is again in a difficult and expensive war. It is important to reflect on t â...â
Krull Commentary: Rokita, Banks and their tribute to Claude Rains
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com May 22, 2026 One of the most delicious scenes in movie history takes place in the classic film âCasablanca.â It happens when the German commander orders Claude Rainsâ Vichy Fr â...â
Silverman Commentary: Positive Youth Mental Health Begins with Belonging
By Tami Silverman President & CEO of Indiana Youth Institute May 22, 2026 For years, conversations about youth mental health understandably have focused on crises. Rates of rising anxiety, depression, loneliness, and stress among young people have captured national attention. Fam â...â
VanOsdol Commentary: Partisan school board elections creates new ballot landscape
By Adam VanOsdol ISBA Communications Specialist/Content Strategist May 21, 2026 As party labels enter school board ballots for the first time, the decision to run with or without a political affiliation requires careful consideration of several different factors. The choice refle â...â
Bizzell Commentary: School leaders trained in the science of reading must lead the charge
By Christine Bizzell May 20, 2026 During a recent observation of a 2nd grade classroom, I listened closely as a student named Luna struggled to read simple wordsâlike bait and trainâin a short paragraph. As our schoolâs Literacy Cadre Coach, my job isnât just to work with â...â