The Power of Symbols
Symbolism often gets dismissed out of hand as irrelevant. Take for example, the GOP’s over fifty attempts at repeal or modification of the Affordable Care Act in whole or in…more»
Author Archives: Kyle W. Bell
Colbert Hosts Nixon White House Aides Buchanan and Dean for 40th Anniversary of Resignation
Stephen Colbert spoke to two former Nixon White House officials during the week of the 40th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s resignation from office following the Watergate break-in and subsequent…more»
How Many Monkeys Does It Take to Hold a Copyright? Macaque Selfie Stirs IP Debate
Wikimedia, the media arm of encyclopedic giant Wikipedia, is refusing to remove a “selfie” taken by a monkey in Indonesia that a British photographer claims is infringing on his copyright.…more»
First Female Chief Justice Selected for Indiana Supreme Court
A seven member panel selected Indiana’s first female chief justice today. Justice Loretta Rush was selected to lead the Indiana Supreme Court. All of the Court’s sitting members were seeking…more»
Undocumented Workers Contributed $100 Billion to Social Security in Past Decade
Undocumented workers are not eligible to receive Social Security benefits, but a new report shows that they paid over $100 billion into the program over the past decade. Unauthorized workers…more»
S&P: US Income Inequality Dampening Economic Growth
Increasing income inequality is hindering U.S. economic growth and weakening the country’s ability to recover from the Great Recession, according to a new analysis by the financial services agency Standard…more»
Indiana Ranks 11th in Solar Power Capacity Added for 2013
A new report from an environmental advocacy group claims that Indiana was among the leading states to adopt solar technology in 2013. Environment America’s report shows that Indiana consumers and…more»
Governor Pence, Stop Targeting Vulnerable Immigrant Children for Political Points
Indiana Governor Mike Pence sent an open letter to President Obama last week, demanding the immediate deportation of children seeking refugee status in the United States. The Department of Health…more»
Toxic Tailing Pond Floods Waterways in British Columbia Environmental Disaster
A middle-of-the-night breach of the tailing pond for an open-pit copper and gold mine in British Columbia sent a massive volume of toxic waste into several nearby waterways on Monday,…more»
South Bend Police Department Hosting ‘Night Out’ Event Tuesday Evening
South Bend’s acting mayor is partnering with the South Bend Police Department for a night to promote crime-prevention efforts. The “National Night Out: America’s Night Out Against Crime” is a…more»