Opinion

Now that the patriotic observances are past, it’s time to turn to another pillar of Americanism—baseball.

Leo Morris, columnist for The Indiana Policy Review these last six years, died yesterday (July 6) the owner of a distinguished 50-year career in journalism, most of it with the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel. His honors included the Hoosier Press Association’s award for Best Editorial Writer and being named a finalist in editorial writing by the Pulitzer Prize committee.

Independence weekend is a time to do many things. Among first-rate fireworks and barbecue, I find time to re-read the Declaration of Independence. It’s a small thing, but it reminds me of so much that is of existential importance. This weekend I’ll also torture my kids with long talks about political philosophy and the future of conservative thought.

Recently, I was asked what the differences are in economic policy for places that are growing, and those in decline. There’s a fair amount of research on the issue, some of which I’ve authored. I’ll try to summarize and focus on the main differences and similarities.

An intoxicated Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour, was out for a post-crash midnight stroll on the streets of Seymour on May 31 when his special treatment began.

Mike Pence did a curious thing during the video in which he announced that—shock of shocks—he is running for president.

Former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton, D-Indiana, once told me a story.

I’ve written several columns and delivered several talks on the dire consequences that the collapse in college attendance has for Indiana. To remind readers, Indiana is now ranked 42nd in educational attainment.

To the Editor:

If images of blood-spattered school hallways, hysterical parents and grieving communities won’t crack stubborn resistance to stronger gun control laws, perhaps statistics that characterize this nation’s deadly and unparalleled obsession with firearms might.