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HICKS: Manufacturing industry is alive and well

America has always been a place where we make things. In fact, 2011 was a record year for manufacturing in America, as will be 2012 and 2013 (all in inflation-adjusted terms).

We don’t know what we don’t know

I take no issue with the premise [March 5 Maurer column] that politics far too often prevail over wisdom, but his argument that “religious right groups are manipulating religion to further their intolerant political agendas” is far too short-sighted for a man of his character and wisdom.

Vaccinations save lives

I read with shock Anita Y. Woudenberg’s [March 5 Forefront] column on vaccinations and find it irresponsible for the IBJ to print something so misleading, factually weak and potentially dangerous.

ALTOM: Does business really need gamification?

The purpose of gamification is to apply the principles of gaming to another environment, like education or business. And as “gamifiers” admit, this is really old hat in business.

KENNEDY: Tilting at the Enlightenment

Some people go through life like Don Quixote, tilting at windmills. Then there’s Rick Santorum. He wants to repeal the Enlightenment.

How we can avoid a ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ in the making

“There is more than one kind of freedom, said Aunt Lydia. Freedom to and freedom from. In the days of anarchy, it was freedom to. Now you are being given freedom from. Don’t underrate it.” —Margaret Atwood, “The Handmaid’s Tale” For the past few weeks, Washington has been buzzing about contraceptives. It’s to be expected […]

LOU’S VIEWS: Parents behave badly in ‘God of Carnage’

Politics aren’t discussed much in Yasmina Reza’s “God of Carnage” (at the IRT through March 24). But after watching a performance, you might find yourself wondering how global superpowers—let alone political parties or religious groups—can possibly get along when the play’s two seemingly civilized couples can’t even have an 85-minute discussion without leaving emotional shrapnel everywhere.

Man in critical after shooting

A man was shot multiple times on the near-northwest side of Indianapolis at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police said the man was shot inside a garage near Lafayette Road and West 21st Street. He was taken to Methodist Hospital in critical condition.

Ben Davis band director resigns

Ben Davis High School's award-winning band director resigned suddenly Wednesday after he learned the school was in the process of having him fired. John Papandria is accused of having inappropriate communications with his students. Students, parents and Ben Davis staff were told Wednesday that Papandria was no longer employed by the Wayne Township school district. Students said the band director sent them texts that made them feel uncomfortable. Papandria has been at Ben Davis High School for almost eight years.

Faster U.S. 31 plan proposed

A plan to speed up construction on U.S. 31 in Hamilton County may actually slow down drivers. The “Hyperfix” proposal would cut construction time by three years and save the state an estimated $50 million. But all four lanes of a portion of U.S. 31 in Carmel would close during construction in areas from 126th Street to 136th Street. An informational meeting to discuss the project will take place at Carmel High School on March 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.