Indiana Barrister


Indiana Barrister "seeks to be one of the Net's best sources for Hoosier commentary."

Author: Author Abdul-Hakim Shabazz is the host of "Abdul in the Mornings" on Newstalk 1430 AM, WXNT. He is also an attorney, adjunct faculty member at Ivy Tech State College, columnist for the Indianapolis Business Journal and stand-up comedian.

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Recent Posts from Indiana Barrister


  • IP$ $alary $chedule

    As Indianapolis Public Schools look to cut $12 million from their budget, I decided to take a look at the salaries of the district’s more than 5400 employees.  The highest paid salary was Dr. Eugene…

  • Monday Morning Mayoral Musings

    Although 2010 is a few days away, it never hurts to take a sneak peak at 2011 and the Indianapolis Mayor’s race. Here’s what I’ve heard so far. Brian Williams has put together what could…

  • IMHO

    Although I’ve been in the “opinion” business for six years now, it still amazes me sometimes at the reaction I get from people.   I criticize Sarah Palin, I’m a liberal Democrat.  I  agree with…

  • Going Rouge

    I went looking for a copy of Governor Sarah Palin book “Going Rogue” at the downtown Borders bookstore.  I couldn’t find it.  It wasn’t because they were sold out, but because I was looking in…

  • Explain This One To Me…

    The Center for Disease Control says in 2008, Indiana went from 6th to 2nd in the nation in the percentage of adults who smoke, but since 2005 more than 30 municipalities have imposed smoking bans in…

  • Paranormal Activity in IPS

    I don’t know what rocket scientist came up with this rule in Indianapolis Public Schools, but I can’t think of a better way to get sued and cost the taxpayers thousands of  dollars. According to scienceblogs.com,…

  • Trustees, Thy Days Are Numbered

    As you folks know one of my big issues down at the Statehouse is government reform and consolidation.  I think there is too much government in Indiana and it can be streamlined for more accountability,…

  • Where There’s Secondhand Smoke…

    The Libertarian Party of Marion County is asking Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi to probe Smoke Free Indy to see whether the group used public money for political purposes. As I told you last week…

  • The Four Tops

    Indiana’s four legislative leaders today are showing unity on state finances, but differing on property tax caps. Speaking at the Indiana Chamber 2010 Legislative Preview Lunch Senate Pro Tem David Long, House Speaker Pat Bauer,…

  • Good Ole Gossip, Rumor and Blatant Innuendo

    I picked up a lot of gossip over the weekend.  So naturally I did what anyone else would do.  Share it!!!  Enjoy. The list of candidates for Public Safety Director is now down to four;…