Opinion

It does not sound very exciting, but the past 25 years have seen an explosion of new data about jobs, wages and educational outcomes. As with any new technology, some places are using it very effectively, while others lag substantially. I’m particularly impressed with three new data sets, and the potential they offer for a much deeper understanding of jobs and schooling. The first is state-level linkage of schooling and employment data. The second is the web scraping of help wanted ads, and the third are Quarterly Workforce Indicators.

Mike Pence jumped into the Republican presidential race last week, banking on the fact that Americans will unite behind a different kind of leadership in 2024. But that won’t be enough for him to win.

Not long after police arrested Indiana Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour, on charges of driving drunk and fleeing the scene of an accident, some of his supporters started talking on social media.

What was I thinking? I’ve been so happy lately, retired and enjoying my free time, pleased with the fun I’ve had over the years in the media. And then I went and did the dumbest thing.

All week long, I’ve gotten the same question.

To the Editor:

The guitar is an equal opportunity instrument.

“Come, let us reason together,” says the Lord.

Nelson Mandela would walk into a room, and it would light up immediately. He had an eye-catching smile and a compelling, captivating personality. He exemplified charisma. In meetings and discussions, he would insist on shaking hands with everyone before starting business.

Let’s take a look at healthy eating.