I received a bulk email today from State Democratic Party Chair Dan Parker. In it, Parker discussed some recent polling results and interpreted them. The polls was conducted by the Indiana Chamber, and can be found here and here.Don’t get me wrong…
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The Sad Timing of the Closing of The Project School
By joshfeatherstone on July 24, 2012 in Charter Schools, ISTEP, Mayor Ballard, Project School, School Vouchers, vouchers
The other day, I wrote about Mayor Ballard revoking the charter of The Project School. I stated that I believe that poorly performing schools should be at risk of being closed, and I stand by that.There’s another side to the pulling of the charte…
Guns and Abortion
By joshfeatherstone on July 23, 2012 in Abortion, Aurora Tragedy, Gun Control, gun rights, James Holmes, second amendment
As you’re well aware, there’s been a tragedy. People who felt they were in a safe and fun environment were suddenly mowed down by a well-armed gunman. Twelve dead. Dozens injured. Still no answers.Immediately after the incident,…
Ballard to Revoke School’s Charter
By joshfeatherstone on July 19, 2012 in Charter Schools, Chris Spangle, ISTEP, Mayor Ballard, Project School, School Vouchers, The Friedman Foundation, vouchers
Word has been given to The Project School, one of Indianapolis’ charter schools, that they will be be having their charter revoked. The revocation will take effect immediately; no classes will begin at the school this fall.According to an In…
Another Super Bowl?!? Don’t Buy the Spin
By joshfeatherstone on July 18, 2012 in Advance Indiana, CIB, Gary Welsh, Georgia Street, Indianapolis, Indy Star, Mayor Ballard, Mitch Daniels, Super Bowl, Super Bowl Bid, Super Bowl LII, Super Bowl XLVI
To the surprise of exactly no one, word began to get around on Tuesday that Indianapolis would be submitting a bid to host another Super Bowl. Most reports suggested that the bid would be for Super Bowl LII in 2018.During and after the completion…