FEIGENBAUM: Statehouse looks to Pence and his mighty pen
Indianapolis government bill among those the governor must decide to accept or reject.
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Skarbeck: Research error reignites stimulus vs. debt debate
Economic and political spheres are abuzz with the recent discovery of a mathematical error made by Harvard professors Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff in their seminal analysis of debt-laden economies.
Hicks: The real cause of brain drain? Quality of life
Brain drain is a genuine problem in Indiana. But instead of slowing this trend, our higher education financing policies accelerate this problem by pushing more students into majors that are in demand elsewhere.
RACE: Indianapolis needs standards for its Capitol District
Our state capitol building is surrounded by utilitarian streets and inappropriate development.
MADISON: Good leaders, swine mix at Statehouse
“We are governed by swine,” Meredith Nicholson lamented.
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.
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.