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HAHN: Don’t let election distract you from investing fundamentals
Investment returns are driven by basic economic fundamentals: corporate earnings, economic growth, interest rates and many factors outside the control of any particular administration.
Pandemic puts retailers in college towns to stiff test
The worst part for the hundreds of Hoosier small-business owners whose livelihood is linked to universities is the uncertainty.
Q&A with Dr. Doug Strobel, creator of anti-bacterial balm
A lifetime athlete and neurologist for nearly 20 years, the Carmel resident has created an organic, anti-bacterial balm that treats everything from itchy, dry skin and eczema to migraines and joint pain.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Iconic game shows teach us a few things about ourselves
We think “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy,” two uniquely American shows, give insights into at least three American sensibilities.
Colleges won’t offer tuition refunds if learning moves online
Despite pressure from frustrated families, some schools don’t plan to refund room and board fees, either, even if students aren’t staying in dorms or eating in cafeterias.
Mandy Haskett: Embracing uncertainty ‘bird by bird’
Psychologists agree: Humans detest uncertainty. We’ll go to great lengths to avoid it—even choosing a known bad outcome over an unknown but possibly good one.
Memory Bank: A tornado rips across Indy in May 1927
On May 18, 1927, a tornado struck downtown, wreaking havoc along Washington Street, from the west side of downtown to Irvington.
Pandemic depresses number of houses for sale, which drives up prices
A shortage of moderately priced single-family homes and pent-up demand stemming from the COVID-19 lockdown this spring have caused home prices to rocket higher.
Editorial: Remake economic development strategy for post-pandemic times
Even before the pandemic, there were efforts afoot, such as TechPoint’s partnership with TMap, to identify people with an Indiana connection who work outside the state but might be willing to return. We’ve used this space before to encourage such programs, but now there’s a new urgency to making such appeals, and not just to people who already have local ties.
NATE FELTMAN: Engage in difficult conversations
You might learn a few things by having a civil discussion with someone whose life experience is different than yours.
Stephen Towne: Hendricks monument represents racist state leader
The monument of Thomas A. Hendricks (1819-1885) on the south lawn of the state capitol should go. A state legislator, U.S. representative, senator, Indiana governor and finally vice president, Hendricks was a white supremacist and is not worthy to be honored today.
Letter: Federal deficits aren’t inherently bad
Too few dollars in circulation results in unemployment; too many dollars causes inflation. So, the only issue is whether and how much the government should add to (or subtract from) the money supply in order to achieve low inflation and full employment (in other words run a deficit or a surplus).
Profit from real estate deals helping Spartz fund congressional campaign
A campaign disclosure form and other public records show that Spartz and her husband, Jason Spartz, have largely made their money buying, selling, leasing and farming land.
Indy Art & Seek project brings local art to neighborhoods citywide
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and the Arts Council of Indianapolis have teamed up with 72 local artists for a project that has put 107 pieces of art on temporary display all over town.
Ed DeLaney: Holcomb’s choice or ours?
What should a leader do when citizens face the question of whether to risk our health or our right to vote? A leader would act to reduce the risk and ease the problem of choice. He would inform us and let us decide.
Deborah Daniels: Holcomb is showing leadership with speech on racism
Sadly, some Indiana conservatives have criticized the governor for doing what is so clearly the right thing.
Marshawn Wolley: Progress made in police reform must be protected
Progress is fragile, elusive and agonizing in its distance, and many aspects of police reform remain unfinished.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: A scratch could save America
This single election is going to define who we are as Americans and the future path of our country.
Jennifer Wagner: Virtual access to public meetings improves government
It’s a shame public meetings had to be dragged into the 21st century by a global pandemic, but more access is always a good thing.