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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

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Broadway Street in downtown Gary is in one of the city's redevelopment target areas.

Gambling on Gary

by: John Mecklin, Wed Oct 22 08:00:00 -0700 2008

If we're going to rescue Wall Street, let's bail out the industrial Midwest, too.

With Liberty and Justice For All (Except Muslims)

by: Tom Jacobs, Thu Nov 13 09:11:00 -0800 2008

The "Bradley Effect" may be kaput, but the "Turban Effect" is alive and kicking.

Inventing for Peanuts

by: Bob Burtman, Tue Nov 04 12:40:00 -0800 2008

Jock Brandis invented a low-cost, people-powered peanut sheller that could raise millions out of poverty around…

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With Liberty and Justice For All (Except Muslims)

Written by: Tom Jacobs, Thursday 13 November 2008 - 09:11 AM 1 Comments

The "Bradley Effect" may be kaput, but the "Turban Effect" is alive and kicking.

Defusing the Infidels Among Us

Written by: Tom Jacobs, Monday 10 November 2008 - 09:11 AM 1 Comments

A Miller-McCune interview with Mark Juergensmeyer, author of Global Rebellion: Religious Challenges to the Secular State

Group Members’ Insecurity Can Foster Being a Jerk

Written by: Tom Jacobs, Sunday 26 October 2008 - 06:00 AM 0 Comments

If you arrogantly proclaim "We're No. 1," it's probably because you know darn well you're not.

“Fly”-ing to Safety

Written by: Miller McCune Staff, Friday 24 October 2008 - 16:30 PM 0 Comments

A look at some current research that merits a raised eyebow or a painful grin.

Academic Research Does Not Take Holidays Off

Written by: Tom Jacobs, Wednesday 22 October 2008 - 10:21 AM 0 Comments

There is, in fact, a surprising amount of scholarship on the subject of Thanksgiving, a uniquely American celebration marked by rituals that lend themselves to a wide range of interpretations. We gather together some of the more provocative papers of recent years, which are guaranteed to enliven the dinner table by providing fresh fodder for family…