Sunday liquor debate textbook economics
There are at least two theories of regulation, both applying to the ongoing debate over the sale of liquor on Sundays.
One...
University’s speech police leave students speechless
I confess I was once part of the speech police. That’s right; I had a list of banned words I imposed on others. Of...
Fulfilling Valentine’s Day just wasn’t in cards … again
Valentine’s Day is over. Whew. I am so thankful that once more I narrowly dodged a bullet. (Well, maybe in this case “avoided a...
Areas’ greatness will lure coveted ‘creative class’
Many readers will have heard of economist Richard Florida, whose writings popularized the notion of a “Creative Class” of workers.
Florida argued...
Time to affirm journalism traditions
In this country, people who read the news on television are called “anchors.” In Great Britain, they are called “presenters."
The latter...
Valentines come in different shapes, sizes, messages — all in name of love
In case you’re still in winter hibernation mode and haven’t noticed all the extra red hearts in every store you enter, today is Valentine’s...
Controversial governor’s recruitment efforts during war helped save union
Ask historians to name Indiana’s greatest governor, and most will answer Oliver P. Morton.
He was the first governor born on Hoosier...
Making most of movie NIGHT fun
Going to the movies is a classic American pastime.
Whether it’s family night or date night or even a moment to slip...
Waxing away at Creepy Old Manhood
Because I am a man of certain, ahem, vintage, I notice that I am undergoing certain changes with regard to the production of hair.
...
Coming soon to weather near you: Doom, disaster, a few flurries
Every time I hear an announcement about another snow event, my first thought is, “Do we need tickets?”
I inform the husband...