KRULL: We’re beginning to see the real Pence
Now that the 2013 General Assembly has wrapped up, a few things about the state’s new governor, Republican Mike Pence, have become clear.
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HOWEY: Pence sees a president in the mirror
Last month, we learned that Gov. Mike Pence was in New York attending an Indiana economic development event in Yankee Stadium. Earlier, he had been at a Republican Governors Association conference in New Orleans. A few days later, he was in Maryland to keynote a national confab on school choice.
WAGNER: Age has little to do with moral virtues
Reggie Walton and Mark Zuckerberg have one thing in common.
VAUGHN: IRS scandal overlooks larger issue
Common Cause founder John Gardner once said, “We share the conviction that as citizens we have every right to raise hell when we see injustice done, or the public interest betrayed, or the public process corrupted.”
DANIELS: Abuses will recharge media shield law
It is commonly said in the practice of law that “bad facts make bad law.” Sometimes a far-reaching court decision, affecting a broad swath of cases for years to come, results from one bad set of circumstances.
SWAYZE: Scrutinize abortion like the industry it is
The details of the Kermit Gosnell trial in Pennsylvania are gruesome, yet they signal a warning to all states. Abortion is an industry, not just a political or religious issue.
SHEPARD: Session gave training huge shot in arm
Though issues like Medicaid expansion and reducing the income tax were most visible during the recent legislative session, the General Assembly may have also set the stage for substantial future shifts in how Indiana goes about producing a work force prepared for the 21st century economy.
SIDDIQUI: Forward with the Medicaid experiment
Gov. Mike Pence’s proposed expansion of health care for low-income Hoosiers through the Healthy Indiana Plan is a valuable experiment that will continue Indiana’s trend as an innovator in government.
MAHERN: Ballard, Lewis should disclose conflicts
A typical $110,000 Colts suite comes with 20 tickets for 10 games—a per-ticket cost of $550. Mayor Ballard’s suite comes with at least 30 tickets.
MADISON: Good leaders, swine mix at Statehouse
“We are governed by swine,” Meredith Nicholson lamented.
WEINZAPFEL: Big challenges make political science as apt as ever
If we want to know how to find and agree on solutions to the challenges of the day and how to get them implemented, the study of political science is incredibly important.
MURPHY: The problem isn’t the field, but irrelevant academicians
The question is not whether political science was ever, or is now, relevant.
SOWELL: The best explanations for prosperity
During decades of watching collegiate and professional football, I have seen hundreds of touchdowns scored by black players—but not one extra point kicked by a black player.
BROOKS: Health care chaos straight ahead
It was always going to be difficult to implement Obamacare, but even fervent supporters of the law admit that things are going worse than expected.
WESTERHAUS-RENFROW: More black men in college than in prison
My children grew up in an autocratic household with non-negotiable expectations. “You will make your bed before you go to school.” “You will respect your elders and teachers.” And the biggest mandate, “You will go to college.”
SHELLA: Bombings leave us with new realities
The Boston Marathon bombing is a tragedy that hit close to home. It will continue to hit close to home.
GARRISON: No, terrorism really is an Islam problem
When U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan waded through a room full of fellow soldiers, gunning down a score or more and murdering 13, he was heard continually yelling "Allahu Akbar"—a close translation of which is something like, "Allah is great."
LANOSGA: Why the media obsess over awards
The news business is in the thick of contest season. You’ve probably noticed.
SADLER: CIB goes wobbly at the negotiating table
The Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board seemed to forget that it spends tax dollars when it approved a $2 million expenditure for two new suites at Lucas Oil Stadium.