by Michael Leppert | Jan 31, 2025 | Politics/Government
The word Indiana is literally defined as “the land of the Indians.” When Congress divided the Northwest Territory in 1800, it named the western section the Indiana Territory, and when it became a state in 1816, Indiana became its name. In 2025, new Governor Mike...
by Michael Leppert | Dec 12, 2024 | Politics/Government
It’s been fifteen years since the state of Indiana violated the sixth commandment, “you shall not kill,” from Exodus 20:13. The translation of the original text to “you shall not murder” in the last century by many churches is not without controversy. Professor Wilma...
by Michael Leppert | Oct 3, 2024 | Politics/Government
What is the market rate for a governor? Well, it depends on the market of course. In New York, the rate is $250,000 a year. In Maine, it’s $70,000. That makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? These two states might as well be on two different planets after all. It takes...
by Michael Leppert | Oct 5, 2023 | Politics/Government
I saw the new movie, “Dumb Money,” on Friday night. The movie tells the stories of several people, whose only connection to one another was their varied roles in the meteoric ride GameStop took on the stock exchange in 2021. Combined, these stories convey how...
by Michael Leppert | Dec 1, 2022 | Politics/Government, Pop/Life
In the opening scene to the classic film, “Animal House,” two young freshmen walk by the statue of Emil Faber, the founder of the fictitious Faber College. The quote on the statue’s plaque was simple: “Knowledge is good.” Generally, we can all agree with that...
