HARRIS: Charter performance is strong, but accountability is critical
The autonomy charter schools receive comes with the condition that they meet high standards or face closure.
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DOUTHAT: The incredible shrinking country that is Japan
If there’s any reason for real optimism in this picture, it’s for Americans.
SOWELL: Another outlook on assumptions about race
Anyone who even questions these lies and half-truths is almost certain to be called a ‘racist.’
STOSSEL: Really, now, can government do anything well?
Some acted as if Obama were a magical politician whose election would end poverty and inequality.
BLOW: Romney badly needs to win the bachelor vote
The idea that their father’s America might be lost to them is frightening.
DAVIS: Obama has delivered on his national agenda
It seems shortsighted and a little surly to treat hope like it’s a four-letter word.
BOEHM: Once-damaged Pacers deserve more support
Larry Bird and Frank Vogel have done a marvelous job.
KINGSOLVER: Students need more power over IU tuition
Students are mad, and they have good reason to be.
WOUDENBERG: Sober about immigration, the American Dream
The appeal of the U.S. is precisely why we need to so scrupulously protect it.
VAUGHN: Ethics laws — enforcement = empty promises
All the ethics and disclosure laws on the books won’t make much difference if they are not aggressively and fairly enforced.
KANE: Is it law enforcement or a circus? Hard to tell
Poor oversight, mismanagement and shoddy leadership have placed Ballard, Hite and the entire IMPD in a compromising position.
WINSTON: Latino, Hispanic voters will matter in 2012
Thirty percent of Hispanics proclaim to be liberal. Only 21 percent of the general population self identify as liberal.
KETZENBERGER: Struggling to be positive about campaign ads
Only recently have I begun to yield to my more cynical suspicions about the motives behind the smears.
EARLY: Pondering angles on the primary elections
Lugar’s ads have run Mourdock’s name ID off the chart.
SHELLA: Pence next up to answer residency questions
That means they sleep, eat, work and attend school in Arlington. Their hearts are in Indiana.
ESPICH: Limited government credo helped government live within means
It was my goal to hold fast to the values I learned as a small-business owner back home in Wells County.
CRAWFORD: Long list of accomplishments focused on education, health care
I am most proud of sponsoring legislation that stopped the executions of people who are mentally retarded.
FRIEDMAN: Explaining through institutions why nations fail
Nations thrive when they develop “inclusive” political and economic institutions.
KRUGMAN: Ryan phenomenon fueled by the gullible center
To admit that the president’s critique is right would be to admit that they were snookered by Ryan, who is the same as he ever was.
FARGO: Battle for open government is global challenge
The Ukrainians were particularly curious about the national security exemption in our Freedom of Information Act.