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.
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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.
BOHANON: Who’s afraid of a super-majority?
With the Governor’s Mansion in tow and a super-majority in both houses of the Legislature, Republicans seemed poised to impose radical change on the state.
MASSON: The irrationality of welfare drug testing
House Bill 1483, which required drug tests for recipients of public assistance, passed the House 78-17 and the Senate 38-12, but failed at the 11th hour in conference committee. However, given the level of support, it can be expected to return in future sessions.
BOEHM: Tax cuts at the expense of investment
The debate over cutting the state income tax was settled for this year, but the subject isn’t put to rest.
DAVIS: Prosperity focus lost amid cordiality
Keep the hope alive, I tell myself, keep the hope alive.
ODLE: Regulate bullets the way we do drugs
A study by the Violence Policy Center reveals shocking statistics about Indiana. More Hoosiers were killed by gun violence than traffic accidents in 2009—735 gun deaths versus 715 traffic deaths, according to the Washington, D.C.-based center.
DANIELS: College grads must rise to the moment
We meet in a time of continued economic stagnation. Economic growth in 2012 was a depressing 1.5 percent, half the historic average. Three million fewer Americans are employed than when this so-called recovery began. Economic inequality is growing, and unprecedented trillions in transfer payments have not reversed the trend. It was well said that, "We need a recovery from this recovery."
SOUDER: Pence, Long, Bosma swing differently at political curveballs
Early in the season in baseball, you can be leading the league in home runs because you can really hit a fastball, even if you can’t hit a curveball. But in the major leagues, soon all you will see is curveballs. You either adjust or you are gone.
ZODY: It’s a matter of time until Republicans overreach
With super-majorities in both chambers, there’s been plenty of chatter about whether Republican lawmakers will stay focused on their campaign promises to build our economy and create jobs.
HOLCOMB: Party will invest in tech, people, constituencies
Complacency and overreach are certainly real concerns any time a political party has the type of success the Indiana Republican Party has had in recent election cycles.
SOWELL: Limit term limits to just one term
The main thing wrong with the term limits movement is the “s” at the end of the word “limit.”