Letter: Civility is a virtue
Civility is seen as a vice instead of a virtue and creating an environment of xenophobia and nationalism to gain short term policy wins is unwisely lauded.
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Letter: Democrats divide us by harping on diversity
True equality will never occur until we concentrate on electing the most qualified person regardless of sex, race or sexual preference.
Michael Farren & Anne Philpot: Indianapolis dodged the Amazon HQ2 iceberg
Many politicians and economic development officials see the ruse for what it is, but they feel trapped because every other city and state is doing it. Politically, they can’t risk letting their neighbors outcompete them.
Sheila Kennedy: Challenges to democracy come from within
Gerrymandering is a frontal assault on democracy. A pre-midterm electoral analysis from the Cook Report really brought home the extent of that assault: Just one out of 20 Americans lives in a competitive Congressional District.
KIM: Break free from anchors, short-term focus to boost returns
The problem with anchoring is, it fails to recognize the extreme volatility inherent in stocks.
BOHANON & CUROTT: State sometimes benefits too much from civil forfeiture
Economists view fines, forfeitures, jail sentences or other sanctions as a “price” imposed on undesirable activity. But if the price is too high, punishment becomes disproportionate to the crime.
Dana Black: Disappointing year in Indiana but still gains to cheer
With all the women of color winning congressional races, you know Shirley Chisholm and Barbara Jordan are smiling down on us doing the Cha Cha Slide.
MIKE LOPRESTI: A look inside Warren Central’s trophy machine
The east-side school has amassed an impressive collection of state championships under Marques Clayton.
Letter: Cigarette taxes slippery slope
Tripling the tax on a pack of cigarettes and giving it to Legislators and administrators is folly. It just gives them more money to waste
Dennis Murphy: Discourage smoking, save lives with smart public policy
Only five states have higher rates of infant mortality than Indiana’s. While the past two state administrations have declared infant mortality a priority to fight, the death rate remains grimly high.
Larry Gigerich: Cities, states should revisit economic-incentive policies
Flexibility, reasonability, accountability and transparency are all important factors to consider when taking a long-term view of incentives and entering into a public-private partnership.
GREG MORRIS: GM realignment giving consumers what they want
The automaker is simply doing what companies do in a free-market economy.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Data can be dangerous in government hands
As if you didn’t know, Big Tech keeps track of our internet searches and uses that information (gasp!) for profit.
HAHN: How to avoid digging a financial hole during holidays
It is so easy to get caught up in the hunt and forget why an item you didn’t know existed 20 minutes before now feels like a necessary purchase.
Leah McGrath: Who will carry the torch, guide the next generation?
We have become complacent in our quest to see the good, and there is still so much good.
John McDonald: The economics of click, ship and wrap
Business owners must shift their mindset and accept that using automation and technology advancements in warehousing and logistics is the only way to stay competitive.
Una Osili: We need more women in economics
Female economists have been shown to have different views from their male colleagues and support divergent policies.
Deborah Hearn Smith: More women are headed to Congress. Will it matter?
We cannot assume our issues will find champions.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: It’s time to reform Indiana’s redistricting process
In actuality, it takes a lot more time, money and effort to gerrymander than it does to draw compact, organized districts.
Ed DeLaney: The silent supermajority—how could things be better?
I predict a major case of inaction.