EDITORIAL: Don’t isolate heart of criminal justice
Most everyone agrees that a core function of government is justice—to accurately determine guilt or innocence of the accused and to carry out appropriate punishment.
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Kim: Sports wagers illustrate concepts of investing
Sports betting wouldn’t be what it is today without an innovation by Charles K. McNeil. McNeil’s strong analytical ability enabled him to earn a living as a professional gambler, or “sharp.” His innovation was the “point spread.”
Hicks: It’s irrational to dislike most rich people
The plain fact is, of the households with earnings in the top fifth, only 0.0016 percent earn more than half their income from stock dividends. Simply put, most rich households work. It is also plainly true that someone else’s riches don’t come at the expense of the rest of us. There is not a finite amount of income.
Artist Noel to sell Sanctuary in Zionsville, relocate to NYC
To achieve a true appreciation for the depth of the work of artist Nancy Noel, you must “step inside The Sanctuary.” So declares Noel’s website. Soon that won’t be an option. The prominent regional artist is putting The Sanctuary on the market. The 11,000-square-foot gallery/restaurant/event site is in the heart of Zionsville’s downtown business district […]
LOU’S VIEWS: IBJ A&E road trip heading for Canada
Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Niagara Falls, and more are on the agenda. Hope you can join us.
DINING: Thunderbird cruises in with cocktails and creativity
For me, the primary lure was the interesting food lineup, sporting a decidedly southern accent in portions sized in that nether region between full entrée and tapas. A review.
There’s more to the rural vs. Indy story
Richard Sullivan [Feb. 3 Viewpoint] offers the perspective that Indiana’s rural areas “stick it” to Indy when folks in rural areas don’t support urban issues. He links this long-running, alleged battle to the lack of rural support for the anti-gay amendment in the news today.
ZOELLER: The rule of law is underappreciated
The Pirate Code made famous in the series of “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies established rules to avoid the heightened opportunity for chaos among 18th century pirates. In some respects, all laws are established by societies to bring certainty in an uncertain world.
RUSTHOVEN: Obama’s shifting sands of definitions
When this column first talked about Obamacare, a reader called the term disrespectful. The president disagreed—well, he did in 2012—saying he was "fond of this term" and "actually like[s] the name, because I do care—that's why we fought so hard to make it happen."
FEIGENBAUM: Revenue forecast, cold weather complicate budget
The gubernatorial legislative agenda came with a heavy price tag even as Mike Pence declared the $2 billion state surplus off limits.
LOPRESTI: Dear Dr. Naismith, ‘Center of sport’ might miss its own hoopla
Hoosier teams are on outside looking in as NCAA tournament approaches.
BLOW: Conservatives losing on ‘pantywaist’ rhetoric
If one of the overt Democratic lines of attack against Republicans is that Republicans are conducting a war on women, one of the low-simmering, implicit lines of attack from Republicans is that Democrats are conducting a war on men, or at least traditional views of masculinity.
SOWELL: Republicans will shoot themselves in the foot, again
Some supporters of President Obama may be worried about how he and the Democrats are going to fare politically, as the problems of Obamacare continue to escalate.
FROEHLE: Students aren’t being told the full cost of college
Whether in the State of the Union address, recent commentaries about college tuition outpacing financial aid, or news about Purdue University’s possibly extending its tuition freeze, one thing is certain. The status quo is not acceptable when it comes to cost and access to a college education.
SHEPARD: Side with local government oversight when possible
Recent debates in the General Assembly about inspecting apartments for safety and sanitation purposes has highlighted the need for more energetic collaboration between state government and the people who lead cities and towns.
WAGNER: The long and winding road to recruit candidates
A few weeks ago, I received an email from a conservative special-interest group. It opened with four paragraphs about a Statehouse issue along with a list of House members the group wanted its supporters to call and email. But that’s not what caught my eye.
VANE: Unsung Ballard seeding city with string of talent
Perhaps the most intriguing question in what is shaping up to be a remarkable political year is the following: Will Greg Ballard seek a third term as mayor in 2015?
DANIELS: With jobs, it’s mobility, not just ‘equality,’ that matters
There is a lot of talk these days about income inequality—the growing gap between the incomes of the rich and poor. Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, acknowledged in a recent speech to our Economic Club that the ”recovery” is working only for the rich: The poor are seeing no benefit from it, and income inequality is growing.
MARCUS: Rising prosperity still an elusive aspiration
Sometimes it seems our political leaders know only four-letter words like jobs. They often precede this with another four letter word: good.
MACALLISTER: We change our laws to match our definitions of truth
I wrote a piece recently that suggested truth is not eternal but transient. It moves, changes, flexes.