Democrats’ debate free of drama, humor
INDIANAPOLIS — Democrats just don’t do reality TV as well as Republicans do.
Tuesday night’s Democratic presidential debate was nowhere near as...
Minnesota lake trip brings back memories
I’ve often contemplated what I would give to fish just once more with my grandfather. There isn’t much I wouldn’t trade for such an...
Sign of the times
AS public art in Columbus goes, the giant milk bottle on Southeastern Avenue in east Columbus doesn’t get a lot of attention. Location might...
Sign of the times
AS public art in Columbus goes, the giant milk bottle on Southeastern Avenue in east Columbus doesn’t get a lot of attention. Location might...
Finding a
What is more important, individual freedom or social harmony? What was your first reaction to that? If it was quick and “obvious” to you,...
Mayor defends steps taken in development process
In The Republic’s Sept. 27 editorial, “Secrecy in government fails public, democracy,” the editors sharply criticize me and a number of public officials appointed...
Growing up at the Camera and Hobby Shop
Every so often I will see a story or photo in The Republic that triggers a rush of memories. Saturday was such a day...
TAKE A WALK
The surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a call-to-action recently to promote walking and walkable communities as a way to combat chronic diseases that...
Challenges from within
People who care about the United States’ place in the world often fret about challenges to representative democracy from other countries. I’d contend that...
Significant salute
SHELLI Burton has developed a new habit during the past few years.
“Whenever I happen to be somewhere and encounter older gentlemen...
