Editorial: Felony conviction should not come with life sentence on voting rights
The Los Angeles Times
Lee Hamilton: The US is no longer the world’s dominant superpower
It was an article of faith, through most of my life, that the United States was the world’s dominant power. We had the most powerful military, the biggest and most vibrant economy and the most influential culture. For better or worse, we were the envy of the world.
Michael Leppert: Weather delay on race day shows how adaptable we really are
I ate my track picnic at my kitchen counter this year. I don’t know if I’ve ever done that before, so I’m writing it down for future race reference. The fried chicken was as delicious as any other year, though it felt weird eating it over a plate.
Editorial: Morales attempts to mollify issue he helped promulgate
The (Fort Wayne) Journal Gazette
Michael Hicks: Why they died for their country
Roughly 41 million Americans served in the military during wartime, with about 1.1 million dying in battle, of disease or in accidents. Just under 1 out of every 35 Americans who served during wartime gave their lives in service.
Editorial: Trump promises tax cuts and fewer rules. CEOs shouldn’t fall for it.
The Washington Post
John Krull: Free speech and the kicker’s folly
The furor Harrison Butker’s commencement speech at tiny Benedictine College in Kansas aroused offers thinking Americans a valuable lesson.
Niki Kelly: Let’s be blunt. It’s time for Indiana to deal with marijuana law
The Indiana General Assembly has been hiding from the topic of marijuana for years now. But with the federal government set to ease restrictions, it’s time for lawmakers to tackle the policy debate.
Editorial: Teachers rightly challenge added literacy-training requirement
(Terre Haute) Tribune-Star
Norman Knight: Tying one on for Pentecost
Last Sunday was Pentecost Sunday.