KENNEDY: Same-sex ruling wasn’t activism
The charge that the same-sex ruling was activist rests on a belief that the court should have left the decision to the voters. But in America, fundamental rights are not subject to vote.
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MORRIS: Is Obamacare actually working?
I’m shocked. Who could have predicted the insurance risk pool would pick up more sick people and not enough healthy young people to balance things out?
EDITORIAL: Anthem must keep city in focus
The executive suite and boardroom of today’s Anthem do not have the deep Hoosier roots that were present in Frick’s day. But we hope they respect that legacy and are equally reticent to bargain away a headquarters.
SKARBECK: U.S. investors keep faith despite global turmoil
Despite the defiant results of the Greek referendum that rejected further economic austerity in return for a cash infusion to deal with their debt crisis, it appears U.S. investors are betting the situation will be adequately solved.
BOHANON & STYRING: Why leaving the eurozone would help Greece
Many economists who differ over whom to blame for Greece’s financial disaster agree in thinking it is a good idea for the Greeks to leave the euro and go back to using the Greek drachma. A good idea for both Greece and the future of the eurozone.
LOPRESTI: For Butler coach Holtmann, one year changes everything
Being in charge of the basketball program means life is different now.
DINING: A new home for gelato fits in on Virginia Avenue
I wish every ZIP code had at least one local frozen treat spot. And so it was with pleasure that I checked in at Cafe Nonna
LOU’s VIEWS: In praise of libraries
As I contemplate my summer-reading pile, I want to offer some words of appreciation for one of my favorite things about Indianapolis—its library system.
EDITORIAL: Design is key for Pulliam Square
In the case of Pulliam Square, Indianapolis must be extraordinarily vigilant. The city’s own design guidelines call for special scrutiny of buildings that face the five-block stretch of parks and memorials.
MAURER: A puzzle Marge loved
Remember one of our city’s most revered civic leaders by working this puzzle she loved.
Language degraded value of Cultural Trail
Calling the Cultural Trail a “$63 million sidewalk” undercuts its true impact as an internationally recognized, urban pedestrian and bicycle pathway that cities from all over the world are hoping to replicate.
Science, religion don’t have to be at odds
The creation story may or may not have its flaws but it served a need in the last few thousand years before all the discoveries began to piece things together.
BRAUN: It’s time to align training around careers
As 2015’s graduates pack away their caps and gowns and step out into the world, their quest shines a focus on the critical work facing our state in preparing Hoosiers for careers of the future.
RUSTHOVEN: Same-sex decision all about judicial activism
Reaction to the Supreme Court’s 5-4 gay marriage decision (Obergefell v. Hodges) has focused on its outcome. If you favor same-sex marriage, you’re delighted. If you oppose it, you’re dismayed.
KIM: Golf’s vexing challenges also apply to investing
Golf is not only a metaphor for life, but for investing also.
BOHANON & STYRING: Overlooked high-court ruling deals blow to cartel
The only cartels that persist for any length of time are those propped up by government sanction. Horne v. U.S. Department of Agriculture perfectly illustrates our point.
DINING: Altered church gets new life as brewpub
Beer tanks take over the alter at St. Joseph Brewery & Public House. And the Sweet Potato Chipotle Soup is heavenly.
Maurer’s faith in science misplaced
I read Michael Maurer’s columns occasionally when he pontificates about the age of the Earth, Noah and the foolishness of men walking with dinosaurs. His faith in science is amazing.
ZWIRN: Pricey hospital turf wars fail Hoosier health
Are our not-for-profit hospitals planning and building to improve community health or to drive market share? Too often, it’s the latter.
KENNEDY: A public project done right
Eskenazi Hospital's planning process can teach us important lessons about the proper approach to public projects.