For all the outrage far-right conservatives have declared regarding the Supreme Court redefining traditional marriage in the United States, I have yet to hear them define it correctly. Throughout much of the history of the US, marriage was not “One man plus one woman.” It was one white man plus one white woman, one black…
Five lawyers in black robes, sitting on the Supreme Court, have decided for the country the definition of marriage. They know better than 320 million people, the fifty states and their democratically elected state legislatures. Determining the nature of marriage is not mentioned in the Constitution. Deciding its definition is not a power of the…
I wish I had spoken out Monday night to support the Hoosier Desk location. It’s honestly the most exciting possibility I have seen for our community in 36 years! The combination of the library and the arts is a unique cultural cooperative effort our community will be so proud to have. Plus, the Hoosier Desk…
From Heritage, we learn that the average cost for an illegal alien household today, obtained by subtracting the amount in taxes they pay from the resources they consume, is $14,387, to be borne by the taxpayer. Under current law, illegal alien households together have an aggregate annual deficit of around $54.5 billion. FAIR (Federation for…
Older adults are a vital part of our society. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and…
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce works with businesses, merchants, and industry to advance the civic, economic, industrial, professional and cultural life in the City of Jasper, Indiana. Chambers of Commerce have contributed to the economic life of Indiana for more than a century – and the Jasper Chamber of Commerce and its members provide citizens…
I’m writing today to call attention to the enormous impact that next Tuesday’s primary election will have on the future of the City of Jasper. The Republican nominee for Jasper’s mayor will be determined, which means that now is the only opportunity that Republican voters will have to research and decide which of the primary mayoral candidates would…
As you might know, we currently have an active primary election. It is finishing up on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. This represents your chance to exercise your role as part the government of the United States of America. We are of, by, and for the people; we don’t have government and citizens as two different…
I’ve read hateful, baseless, anti-immigrant diatribes before, but Richard Moss’ March 19 letter “Illegal immigrant amnesty threatens country” takes the cake. It so full of bogus claims that I’d need all the pages in the newspaper to respond. Instead, let me say a few words about immigration. 1) We are a nation of immigrants. Those who…
I could bore all of you with a legal analysis of SB 101, but I feel one specific example covers it. The longest standing example in the U.S. of religious freedom is the Amish and their refusal to join the military and fight because of their religious beliefs. This is the best historical example of…
