Kennedy Commentary: The Real Problem
This column was originally published on Sheila Kennedy’s blog, A Jaundiced Look at the World We Live In. By Sheila Kennedy February 28, 2025 Bingo! That was my reaction when I read the title of this opinion essay in the Washington Post: “Can we find common ground without a sh “...”
Hicks Commentary: I Am Confused by Tax Proposals
This column was originally published in the Weekly Commentary blog by Michael J. Hicks. By Michael J. Hicks February 23, 2025 I confess to often being confused by tax proposals, which might seem unusual given that I’ve authored dozens of tax studies. So, instead of trying to he “...”
Leppert Commentary: Read all about it: Imagine Indiana becoming less cool than it already is
By Michael Leppert The Indiana Citizen February 26, 2025 There are so many stars and influencers surrounding us these days, it’s difficult for the uncool to keep up. I don’t know exactly when I crossed over into that territory, but I’m guessing it was shortly after my first “...”
Krull Commentary: Let Rokita be Rokita
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com February 24, 2025 In his latest attempt to escape the consequences of his own foolishness and cruelty, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita offers a curious defense. And makes an eve “...”
Marcus commentary: Shall we admit alien (Illinois) counties to Indiana?
By Morton J. Marcus February 24, 2025 Ah, there was good news recently. I say recently because it may no longer be the case given the rapidity with which ideas of all sorts, creative and idiotic, float in and out of the Indiana General Assembly. A bill (HB 1008 as amended) imagin “...”
Leppert Commentary: It’s been less of a transition and more of a turf war
By Michael Leppert The Indiana Citizen February 19, 2025 An abundance of adjectives can be used to describe the first 30 days of the second Trump administration. “Chaotic” would be my first choice. But Thesaurus.com provides a list of synonyms to consider in my search for the “...”
Hicks Commentary: The End of DEI and a Call to Action
This column was originally published in the Weekly Commentary blog by Michael J. Hicks. By Michael J. Hicks February 16, 2025 I am thankful that the U.S., and especially Indiana, finds itself at a turning point in diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Gov. Mike Braun signed a “...”
Krull Commentary: Mitch McConnell sends his regrets
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com February 14, 2025 It would be fascinating to crawl inside the head of U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, and explore the thoughts, fears and regrets that bounce around inside his “...”
Leppert Commentary: Beckwith and Trump are crossing new lines in their quest for clicks and cultural validity
By Michael Leppert The Indiana Citizen February 12, 2025 I have been thinking about Winston Churchill since Donald Trump announced his planned seizure of the board of trustees of the Kennedy Center last Friday. In 1938, Churchill said, “The Prime Minister (Neville Chamberlain) “...”
Hicks Commentary: A Whirlwind Policy Start to the Year
This column was originally published in the Weekly Commentary blog by Michael J. Hicks. By Michael J. Hicks January 26, 2025 Before everyone recovered from their inaugural hangovers, Indiana’s new administration and legislature got to work with a number of policy items that sho “...”