SITES: DNA profile should be destroyed without conviction
It is a bedrock principle of our criminal justice system that those arrested for or even charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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MEREDITH: Mandatory kindergarten, pre-K are no-brainers
Offering universal pre-K goes hand-in-hand with full-day, mandatory kindergarten. The results of a paired pre-K and half-day kindergarten program include “higher reading skills by the third grade than those who attend full-day kindergarten alone,” according to a study by the Center for Public Education.
BOEHM: Civic education is necessary to maintain our republic
The responsibility lies not with the schools, but with the requirements we place or do not place upon them.
ROBERTSON: Several things to watch in the new year
Let’s be honest here, no one knows what a Trump presidency will bring. There are fears and hopes, but no one has a clue what is going to happen.
LEPPERT: A bumper-sticker transition for the winners
Democratic voters are certainly struggling with the new political situation post-election. But I am predicting that will pass soon. Then comes the real transition.
WAGNER: Republicans should resist temptations to go too far
In the run-up to the legislative session, we’ve already heard rumblings from lawmakers who want to dismantle gun licensing, limit women’s health care, and engage in a debate about Sharia Law.
IRELAND: Democrats can make America great again
I do not ask for compromise for the sake of compromise but for a hard-fought contest between differing world views.
SCHNEIDER: A New Year’s resolution for Trump
In the aftermath of an election that left me depressed as no election ever had before, I needed something more basic: a positive outlook that, despite my fear that we have elected a man unfit to lead, the nation will be fine.
SHABAZZ: Ask not for whom the road tolls
Toll roads address two major problems: They give you a stable source of long-term road funding revenue and they also capture out-of-state traffic and don’t put the bulk of the burden on the locals.
HALE: Championing the ‘little things’ matters, too
Allison wants to ensure that Indiana high schools provide a feminine hygiene product dispenser in at least one of their restrooms accessible to students.
SKARBECK: A memo about investing to my daughters and nieces
In prior generations, women were often in the dark on money matters. Taking an active role from the start to oversee your financial future will benefit you over the long term.
BOHANON & STYRING: ‘Sin’ legislation creates unlikely bedfellows
Any action that limits access to a legal product raises prices consumers pay. Black and gray markets usually follow.
DINING: Getting a new handle on The Mug’s fare
In Irvington, the Mug’s mug is decidedly less “American Graffiti” and more strip-center handsome. But the food remains the same.
LOPRESTI: A Colts fan’s guide to looking on the bright side
It’s a stretch, but here’s how to view the team’s forgettable season through rose-colored glasses.
LOU’S VIEWS: Beef & Boards salvages record-setting comedy
The talented company seems ready for anything the audience throws back at them.
Tech expansion is great but Indy must diversify, too
The interview with TechPoint CEO Mike Langellier was a good read [Langellier: Many tech firms would be better off here, Jan. 2]. Being in the tech industry myself working specifically on a team that does internet of things-related platforms, I can attest to the benefits of tech and tech industry. But I want to caution […]
WESTERHAUS-RENFROW: Are you a new leader? Here’s how to be trusted now
To deliver necessary results, you need to build trust and confidence fast. Trust builds loyalty, and you’ll need a loyal fan base to help you deliver winning results.
SKIDMORE: Remind the council that transit is essential
This should be a pretty straightforward matter. After all, the council decided in May to let voters have their say regarding a tax to support improved transit, and in November, nearly 60 percent of voters in 79 precincts countywide said yes to the tax.
MORRIS: Keeping government transparent
The annual attempt to pull public notice away from newspapers is about to begin.
EDITORIAL: Ideology shouldn’t trump safety
We’re not sure what’s scarier—that Pence would choose deregulation at the expense of Hoosiers’ safety or that he’s pared state agencies down so far that there isn’t the staff available to handle what are basic duties of government.