DOUTHAT: ‘Julia’ is Obama’s subsidized everywoman
She seems to have no meaningful relationships apart from her bond with the Obama White House.
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KRUGMAN: Coming fairly soon to Europe: apocalypse
Italy and, in particular, Spain must be offered hope.
BROOKS: Why citizens demand something for nothing
The principles that guide the budget introduced by U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan provide a good framework.
SOWELL: The lies that politicians tell are not so sweet
Inflation is a quiet lie, by which a government can keep its promises on paper.
WOUDENBERG: Rethinking gambling taxes as competition rises
We need to break that dependence so that our legislators are free to serve Hoosiers.
SHELLA: Some take aways from the primary elections
The race was [McIntosh’s] to lose and he found a way.
MEREDITH: Valuable teaching time drained by unnecessary testing
Used properly, better standardized testing can help tell us whether standards-based reforms are working.
HARRIS: Tests should be a priority, but not at expense of other skills
Standardized tests are a vital instrument for determining whether schools are carrying out their central mission.
EARLY: The mole hill that’s tripping many a politician
White didn’t understand that town council seats are more important than congressional seats.
RESKE: Hold the line on spending while finding ways to spur growth
We must rekindle the spirit of innovation and optimism that created this country.
BROOKS: Delaying action on rising debt imperils America’s future
Delaying action on rising debt imperils America’s future
WINSTON: Black voters will put Indiana in play for Obama
African-American voters are proud of this president.
VAUGHN: WellPoint’s secret political spending continues
Full disclosure isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also good business.
BOEHM: Marion County small-claims courts fail us
A rule change by the Indiana Supreme Court can prevent plaintiffs from choosing their courts.
KRUGMAN: JPMorgan debacle is why we regulate banks
Current right-wing mythology has it that bad banking is always the result of government intervention.
SOWELL: Occupiers depleting moral infrastructure
The consequences? None for the mob, but a citation for the shop owner for not removing the graffiti.
FARGO: State government integrity scores average
We trailed, believe it or not, Illinois and Louisiana, among others.
MYERS: Ringing approval for better concussion rules
Football remains a violent game, a game I loved playing and still love watching.
TAFT: Momentum gathering for urban revitalization
We now have proven revitalization strategies and a collaborative spirit.
KRULL: Voucher boosters need to prove they work
The voucher advocates got their way and now have no else to blame for any failures.