The commission, which is the oldest incorporated and independent state-level debate group in the nation, has hosted televised debates in contested primary and general election races since its birth. All of the debates are broadcast by a live statewide feed as they happen and then archived on the commission’s website.
While Evan Bayh voted to confirm both of President Obama’s nominees, Justices Kagan and Sotomayor, he voted against every Republican nominee. This includes his vote against Chief Justice John Roberts, a fellow Hoosier with a distinguished record and moderate reputation.
I hope my son is inspired by great American heroes rather than drowning in appropriate contempt for the GOP politicians who value electoral partisan victory over the core values of their party.
Republican Todd Young has a strong record of being able to work across the aisle to move the ball forward as opposed to the all-or-nothing approach that causes never-ending gridlock in Congress.
The scary thing about this election is that the more ivory-tower dwellers and opinion writers warn against Donald Trump, the more some alienated Americans seem to embrace him.
Schools help create a knowledgeable citizenry that can be economically productive and civically involved.
Our kids’ futures are at a crossroads in Indiana, and Hoosier voters have a choice this election season on which direction the state takes. It is now more important than ever to support candidates dedicated to advancing public education and the education profession. The state is facing a crisis: a shortage of qualified candidates for […]
Unless the courts intervene, redistricting reform in Indiana requires a statute or a constitutional amendment, both of which require approval of both chambers of the General Assembly, which has lacked the will to add Indiana to the growing list of states that have achieved redistricting reform.
After ISTEP+ ends, Indiana must still have a gauge of how students are progressing toward their targets. These state-mandated summative assessments must be shortened and take less than 1 percent of instructional time per grade level.
Indiana needs an assessment system that is student-centered, transparent and provides quick and valuable feedback about how students are performing throughout the year.
It’s time for the city to take another look at a problem that only seems to be getting worse.
Turning map-making over to an independent commission can’t be the only goal. The state must set priorities for fair districts.
Cracks are widening in the growing student loan crisis.
There is the real political risk that the governmental unit might not make the necessary pension fund contributions. Mary retires and there is nothing in the kitty except the promise to tax current taxpayers to pay Mary’s pension.
Handsome bar with bold lighting? Check. Big, comfortable booths? Check. Visible kitchen? Check. Food choices that require no explanation? Check.
Though lacking any state funding, Lieber proposed that the state’s 1916 centennial should be celebrated through the creation of a state park system. The first two state parks, McCormick’s Creek and Turkey Run, both opened in December of that year.
Plus thoughts on the IRT season opener “The Three Musketeers.”
Those boys of summer won the World Series in front of a crowd of … 6,000.
Arab and Muslim college student activists are under attack. If they show solidarity with the people of Palestine and call for an end to the Israeli occupation, their activities are scrutinized and they are harassed. Across the country, these student activists have been called “terrorists” or “anti-Semitic” for their criticism of Israel. In Indianapolis, our […]
Is there some sort of huge problem with “pedal pubs” [City councilors seek restrictions on booze-cruising pedal pubs, IBJ.com, Sept. 22]? We have two pedal pubs in Marion County and they have been operating for several years now. Both businesses have liability insurance out the wazoo. Where is the huge problem that is being solved […]
