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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.

Will Manning remain an Indianapolis icon? It’s his call

While Manning will likely always be remembered as an Indianapolis Colt, his time as informal city representative is over, according to sports marketing experts. And it will be up to Manning whether he resumes the association after his retirement.

IU success spurs Big Ten tourney ticket sales

Officials are confident attendance at the Big Ten men’s basketball tourney will top last year’s total of more than 86,000 and could surpass 90,000 for the first time since 2006.

ExactTarget looks to raise $145 million with IPO

Indianapolis-based ExactTarget Inc., which announced an initial public offering in November, said it is seeking to raise as much as $145 million. The company is offering 8.5 million shares for $15 to $17 apiece, according to a regulatory filing made Wednesday.

Simon Property Group goes on $3.5B mall spending spree

The Indianapolis mall owner is expanding its global profile, agreeing to buy a controlling stake in a French firm with a 271-property European portfolio. Simon also is buying out a partner in its Mills portfolio closer to home.

Still no decisions on Indiana smoking, police-entry bills

Legislators finished work Wednesday without an agreement yet on just how comprehensive a statewide smoking ban they might adopt and without the support of a major police group for a proposal laying out when residents might be legally justified in using force against police officers.