Month: September 2019
GUEST COMMENTARY: Communities should continue to push for tax fraud ordinances
On July 22, 35-year-old Mattias Miguel-Baltazar fell to his death at a construction site in Chesterton. Though he had an Indianapolis address, he was carrying a Guatemalan identification card, spurring an (as yet incomplete) investigation into whether …
BRIAN HOWEY: Andrew Luck’s courage and an Indiana future
For many Hoosiers, last weekend presented a gut punch when we learned that Colts quarterback Andrew Luck was retiring at the tender age of 29.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Severance pay is a corporate obligation to long-term worker
In recent months there have been a number of large retail companies that went into bankruptcy, most notably Sears and Toys “R” Us. In these and other cases, the public is naturally concerned about the plight of long-term workers who…
GUEST COMMENTARY: Immigrants are a much needed labor force
The government’s final rule broadening the definition of public charge will deprive the nation of a much-needed labor force. Regardless of their skills, education or country of origin, immigrants contribute to the U.S. economy and enrich our culture.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Unions, not the law, need reform
It is an annual ritual on Labor Day for union officials and boosters to demand a rewrite of U.S. labor law to strengthen unions. They believe that workers who voluntarily choose to not join unions do not know what is…
WALTER WILLIAMS: Beginning of U.S. slavery
The New York Times has begun a major initiative, the “1619 Project,” to observe the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe American history so that slavery and the contributions of black Americans explain who…
LAURA HOLLIS: Ignorance and power
Campaign season brings out so many utterly ignorant statements.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Could messing with internet law mess up your vacation?
This Labor Day weekend, 17.5 million passengers will travel through American airports, and more will hit the roads to catch one last summer vacation. Millions will use the internet to help plan their trips. Sites like TripAdvisor and Yelp help…
GUEST COMMENTARY: Congress needs to address multi-employer pension plans
The union sector of the American construction industry rightly boasts the most productive workforce in the industry. The reason signatory contractors can attract the very best talent in the industry is by offering the most competitive wages and benefit…