Blessed are the peacemakers and the work they do
Given our world’s needs, who is doing the most important work?
Some might vote for the scientist seeking a cure for cancer. Others might vote...
A democracy’s primer: Power of the ballot box
A Democracy’s Primer is a collaboration between the journalism and legal communities to aid the public’s understanding of how government works with citizen engagement....
Dozing off always part of movie madness
If I hadn’t gotten lost on the way to the entry exam, the people at Mensa might have made me a member.
I did try...
A tale of TIF, consultants and cleats
Nearly two years ago I penned a column describing my quest to purchase football cleats for my then-14-year-old son. In it I criticized the...
Queen of free: Making a house a (thrifty) home
Oft called the “American Dream,” owning a home of your own can be a dream come true. At the same time, moving into your...
Dozing off always part of movie madness
If I hadn’t gotten lost on the way to the entry exam, the people at Mensa might have made me a member.
I did try...
Economic recovery of Hoosier metros uneven
A few days ago, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released the 2015 Gross Domestic Product figures for all 382 metropolitan areas of the...
Four things that just aren’t meant to make a profit
We’re believers in free enterprise and the right to start a business, make a product and generate a profit by selling it for more...
Trend toward lower interest rates means positive news for everyone
Interest rates are low.
The 10-year Treasury bond rate, which forecasters use as a benchmark, averaged 1.6 percent in August. That’s the third lowest monthly...
Hero of the day: ‘Swashbucklers’ always help damsels in distress
“What person who loves the English language does not like the word ‘swashbuckling’?”
This is what I asked my wife as we waited for the...