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November 23, 2025 Hoosier Heritage Is SafeSave Heritage Indiana is confused about the heritage we Hoosiers inherited.
November 9, 2025 How to Thank a VeteranThe greatest thanks you can give a veteran is by honoring the Constitution we fought for.
September 21, 2025 Summoning Better and Braver AngelsIt is necessary to speak plainly about the political violence that threatens all our freedoms.
May 12, 2024 The Good, the Bad and the Antisemitic Ugliness on CampusFor every one protesting student, hundreds of others were studying for final exams, completing term papers or preparing end-of-course presentations.
October 15, 2023 An Exogenous Economic Shock from HamasArmed conflict is always economically damaging but may spur long-term growth.
February 27, 2022 The Cost of Russian WarStopping tyrants is less costly done early on.
September 12, 2021 Lessons from Afghan Refugees and September 11Our fight against the extremists who attacked us 20 years ago is ongoing.
January 17, 2021 An Attack on America’s EconomyThis was not a protest, nor was it an accident.
April 21, 2013 Terror Bombings and the Broader EconomyWith the exception of 9/11, we Americans have been spared much of the bombing terror that is a part of life in much of the world.

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