Matt Clower's Columns
Divided commission a recipe for gridlock
Nov. 13, 2008
It did not take the newly sworn in Pike County Commission long to get back into some old and distressing habits. (3 comments) | Read story
A testament to Democracy’s power
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008
A day before America elected the first black president, I sat down to talk with one of Pike County’s many black veterans. In hindsight, it was a fitting prelude to the history-making moment that was to come. (3 comments) | Read story
Feeling lost in translation
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008
I could see the panic in my friend Chung’s eyes the moment he spotted me from across the Pike County Courthouse lobby. He practically ran over to grab my arm, stopping me mid-stride. (3 comments) | Read story
Congress is losing the nation’s trust
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
It’s not everyday that one reads economic news stories with words like “Armageddon” being thrown about liberally, but such are the times we live in. The nation’s financial crisis may or may not be as apocalyptic as some of the more panicky news stories being written these days make it seem, but odds are there will be long-term ramifications for many Americans. (3 comments) | Read story
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Can a non-political panel save PACT?
If three prominent politicians couldn’t make any progress in convincing the Legislature to protect contract holders in the state’s prepaid college tuition program, what are the chances that three nonpolitical figures will be able to persuade lawmakers to take action?
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Pastor: Goshen wants a voice, too
I would like to take this opportunity to analyze the situation involving the Goshen schools. I have been a resident of Goshen for two years. Read story
