Curt Smith: What we can learn from William Wilberforce
He invested his life, his energy, his fortune and his fervent prayers in resolving a moral contradiction that eluded American leaders, even one as formidable as Lincoln.
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Curt Smith: Family support takes the stage in presidential race
Both the growing focus on family policy and the fact it is a bipartisan conversation in both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate offer some encouragement.
Curt Smith: Here’s how we move the needle on child well-being
This ad hoc group believes the key is harnessing the strength of Indiana’s nearly 50,000 not-for-profits to bring true entrepreneurial innovation while reimagining social services.
Curt Smith: Beckwith’s win is affirmation of grassroots politics
Beckwith’s passionate patriotism prevailed over the pragmatic positions so often on display at GOP functions.
Curt Smith: Family reunion is special time every summer
If you or your loved ones are in a position to catalyze or create such an event, I’d strongly encourage it.
Curt Smith: Some proposed language for a religious bill of rights
It is offered in the spirit of sparking a conversation about how we can tap into the latent talent and capacity of our neglected faith communities.
Curt Smith: This primary, the Indiana GOP is in a strong position
Political favor and fortune come and go.
Curt Smith: Central Indiana’s future is bright
Civic leaders will be challenged in a good way to make quality-of-life gains consistent with these economic advances.
Curt Smith: Culture has turned hostile to the faith community
It seems the backwaters of Indiana policymaking are fine when profits are being generated.
Curt Smith: How Indiana is preparing to mark major milestone
We are now less than 30 months from the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence.
Curt Smith: After divorce, shared parenting is key to happy kids
The stories one hears about estranged parents, bruised children and a weaponized court system break your heart.
Curt Smith: America must stand with Israel and Jews worldwide
Courage, not cowardice, is the call.
Curt Smith: In politics, no good deed goes unpunished
It appears to some there are efforts underway to make this race about one candidate.
Curt Smith: Our local justice system’s technology must catch up
We learned part of our morning delay was also due to technology problems in presenting the courtroom evidence
Curt Smith: State’s Supreme Court ruling on abortion is good news
We need further efforts by the pro-life community to make abortion unthinkable.
Curt Smith: Two Hoosiers are playing key roles in Congress
Politics has changed to reflect our divided, divisive discourse.
Curt Smith: The Legislature delivered wins for all conservatives
Among its many accomplishments are policy wins for fiscal conservatives, education reformers and social conservatives.
Curt Smith: Trump indictment reminiscent of novel ‘Moby Dick’
It is not a case that inspires confidence in the criminal justice system.
Curt Smith: Post-COVID, church attendance, giving fall further
Let us hope such spiritual deficits do not lead to additional deficits in America’s impulse to give.
Curt Smith: Vivek Ramaswamy is a rising conservative star
Whatever venues he chooses, Ramaswamy is a future force for conservative values and views.”