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Politics Of The United States

New book exposes Lincoln's obscure early career

New book exposes Lincoln's obscure early career

I had never realized that Abraham Lincoln was a captain in the Black Hawk War in Western Illinois in 1832 – indeed, I had never even heard of that war. But its impact on the young Lincoln, who witnessed atrocities against civilians by Native Americans and who also had to protect an elderly P…

December 02, 2012 12:00 am
THURM FERREE: In which direction is the United States headed?

THURM FERREE: In which direction is the United States headed?

Many of us are asking: Where is the United States going? We are in the middle of a presidential campaign, and members of Congress are in a quandary. The trust in government these days ranks at about 12 percent and the president at about 44 percent, so we are in for a negative campaign tellin…

January 26, 2012 12:00 am
MARK KIESLING: Daniels reply to Obama could be springboard to '16 presidential run

MARK KIESLING: Daniels reply to Obama could be springboard to '16 presidential run

Tuesday night was Mitch Daniels' Barack Obama moment.

January 25, 2012 12:00 am
MARK KIESLING: Daniels' departure leaves unfortunate void

MARK KIESLING: Daniels' departure leaves unfortunate void

In one way, I am sorry to see the exit of Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels from the Republican presidential contest in 2012.

May 25, 2011 12:00 am
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