I became Executive Director of the Indiana Civil Liberties Union in June of 1992, so the Christmas just past was my first experience being a part of an organization that– judging from letters to Editors and assorted syndicated columns — everyone loves to hate. On the assumption…
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The Right to be Wrong
If Joseph Sobran didn’t spend so many column inches being morally superior, I would suspect him of smoking — and inhaling — improper substances. How else can one explain his periodic and highly inaccurate snits against the ACLU?
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Who Do We Curfew?
Among the current high-profile assaults on crime and social disorder is a renewed enthusiasm for curfews to keep young people off the streets at night
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What do We Teach the Children?
People of good will can disagree, but if disputes are to be productive (that is, if they are to present us with opportunities to clarify positions and understand issues) there need to be some ground rules. I suggest at least two:
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Educating for Citizenship
As a former English teacher and, more importantly, as the mother of three sons who received a good education at an inner city public high school, I am reluctant to throw stones at the educational system. Enough folks are doing that anyway. But I must confess that I am appalled by…
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