by Michael Leppert | Jun 24, 2022 | Politics/Government
Thursday, June 23, 2022, is one of those days on Capitol Hill that will appear on history tests years from now. It was gun day on the hill, and two of the three branches of government seemed to be passing each other on Constitution Avenue going in different...
by Michael Leppert | Oct 1, 2021 | Politics/Government, Sports
I briefly considered writing about sports this week. Indiana University’s football team was expected to have a great season following last year’s breakout run. That hasn’t happened yet. The Colts are 0-3 and in the middle of a road-game heavy stretch...
by Michael Leppert | Sep 24, 2021 | Politics/Government, Pop/Life
I am now in the step count demographic. I monitor my daily activity so regularly, I can make a pretty good guess of how many steps I’ve taken during the day without even looking at the app on my phone. Being able to count calories would be the real trick for me....
by Michael Leppert | Oct 2, 2020 | Politics/Government
Twenty-nine years ago, Justice Clarence Thomas was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Like many Americans, I vividly remember his confirmation more than anything he has said or written since. I see Anita Hill when anyone mentions him. Two years ago, it was Justice...
by Michael Leppert | Sep 25, 2020 | Politics/Government
“Prebuttal” is a word I first learned from former Speaker of the House John Boehner. He loved to issue his objections to Barack Obama’s speeches before the former president even game them. And that is a top-notch way to object. I passed Boehner...
