The Supreme Court’s recent decision to permit the deportation of Venezuelan migrants, many of whom have lived and worked honestly in our country for years, is deeply troubling. These individuals are not criminals; they are neighbors, workers, and contributors to our communities. To uproot them without clear justification is not only unwise—it is profoundly unkind….
I was born and raised in Huntingburg and have lived my life in this area; I never expected to live in a world so filled with distrust and fear of others. It saddens me that our Latin family can not come together as a group to enjoy and rejoice in their heritage. Maybe we should…
Our elected officials should be aware of their duty to comply with Indiana’s Open Door Laws and Access Public Record Act. Those laws are sometimes referred to as Sunshine laws, APRA, or public meeting laws. The philosophy behind these two laws is that all people are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs…
As Congress weighs the latest budget reconciliation bill, it’s important to take a step back and consider how these decisions will affect everyday people in Dubois County and across Indiana. Reducing federal spending and promoting self-reliance are important goals for Congressman Messmer, but some of the proposed changes could unintentionally create more problems than they…
While the Mid-States Corridor (MSC) project office is no longer accepting public comments for Tier 2, I still think it’s important to share our concerns with the community. Please read this article about Vincennes and all of Southern Indiana being a hot spot for human trafficking. Residents of Dubois County don’t want a corridor that…
In the draft Purpose and Needs Statement recently published by the Lochmueller Group, they spoke to eight companies and three agencies (all of whom support the Mid-States Corridor project) within Dubois County to determine what this county needs. Aren’t we lucky that these eleven entities know what’s best for all of us. They have shown…
In 1848 Karl Marx wrote “The Communist Manifesto”, a treatise on his imagined exploitation of the working class by the ruling class. In it, he put forth the principle that all members of a society would contribute to the society according to their ability, and all members would then take from society only what they…
While the call to “bury hateful rhetoric and learn to work together” sounds admirable, it overlooks a fundamental truth: under capitalism, such unity is largely impossible. Yes, capitalism has pulled some individuals out of poverty, but it has systemically kept the majority in it—by design. It relies on a “reserve army of labor,” a pool…
There are several Mid-States Corridor events happening next week: MONDAY, MAY 12 This is the DEADLINE for submission of COMMENTS to Lochmueller/INDOT regarding the Draft Purpose and Need Statement. Be sure to get your comments in before the deadline. Encourage family, friends and neighbors to submit comments as well. TUESDAY, MAY 13 – 7:00PM AT…
The United States is an open and free country with a vibrant capitalist economy. It is this very type of economy that reduces poverty. Capitalism is not the enemy of the people, it is their salvation. The late Pope Francis was a Socialist from a Socialist country and by his own words he abhorred capitalism….
