HETRICK: Sitting at the polling place, wishing you were here
A dismal percentage of eligible voters showed up to vote in the May 3 municipal elections.
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HETRICK: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ takes on federal deficit
One “Superstar” scene always reminds me of our entitlement society—and how some react to the notion of helping “the least among us.”
HETRICK: How not to apply for a job
Being on the receiving end of applications, I see the same job-seeking mistakes with ‘older’ folks that I often see with young people.
HETRICK: Energy gluttony means deadly game of chicken
Japan’s crisis could enlightens us on ways to avoid mutually assured destruction.
HETRICK: Singing the oft-unpopular praises of minority rule
When it comes to individual liberties, we’re among the most fortunate citizens on Earth that our government guarantees that the majority will not always prevail.
HETRICK: Offing the wizard in the wonderful Land of Oz
Foreigners and unions and gays, oh my!
HETRICK: An anniversary wish that all could be blessed by one
Indiana legislators, once again, have voted to deny some citizens the blessing of marriage.
HETRICK: From Indiana and Tucson, a tale of two tragedies
The biggest killer of all—cigarette smoke—knocks off 450,000 Americans a year—400,000 of those smokers themselves, 50,000 innocent bystanders.
HETRICK: Why this public-school baby fears school reform
I am a product of the public school system in Fort Wayne. Not charter schools. Not parochial schools. Not private schools. Not home schooling.
HETTRICK: An annual report on the mixed blessing of 2010
When I was 53, it was not a very good year. Then again…
HETRICK: All I know of equality I learned from Rudolph
Like Donner, we find ourselves advocating lies and abetting coverups of our good soldiers’; true identities, rather than celebrating the unique talents of every American willing to serve
HETRICK: Let’s make Thanksgiving more than a prayer
What are you thankful for this holiday season?
HETRICK: A Longfellow serenade on the midterm election
Our ship of state sails not on a straight and steady course. Rather, it tacks and stalls.
HETRICK: You gotta be civil on the long road out of Eden
Etiquette at Eagles concert in short supply.
HETRICK: Hey, material girls and guys, Uncle Sam needs you!
I wondered what would happen if, someday, we started fending for ourselves instead of hiring others.
HETRICK: When it comes to developing leaders, you gotta ask
Asking for donations—like any sales pitch—is often met with dead stares, lack of interest, rejection, procrastination
or even anger.
HETRICK: If you’ve botched the job, don’t botch the PR, too
If a crisis leaves you on the receiving
end of Wisconsin football fans’ favorite chant, every detail of your response matters.
HETRICK: The irony of government foes wanting more government
We’re all quick to say we want lower taxes, but we’re slow to sacrifice services that affect us.
HETRICK: Men and boys behaving badly from Carmel to D.C.
One hurdle is that too few people understand what constitutes hazing.
HETRICK: In the Gulf, we have met the enemy, and he is us
Some on the left now want a total and forever ban on offshore oil drilling. Others on the right want to kill an energy and
climate bill they didn't want to support, anyway.