SOUDER: GOP ideology fights are nothing new
At the 1969 Young Americans for Freedom convention, I learned firsthand of the intense ideological divisions within the conservative movement.
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SADLER: This governor’s style feels comfortable
Gov. Mike Pence has borne the brunt of unfair criticism from politicos around the state of late. Not even six months into his term, he has been described as lackluster, lacking vision and as having a dearth of ideas.
SHELLA: Override could have been avoided
General Assembly, 1; Mike Pence, 0. That’s how the scorecard reads from the recent one-day meeting of the Legislature.
WESTERHAUS-RENFROW: Older neighborhoods need attention
Everyone knows the old real estate adage about location, location, location. But these days, for revenue-hungry Indianapolis communities, you can add another priority—development, development, development.
ODLE: Many ways to weed gardens of despair
There has been much discussion recently about the need to “beef up” Marion County law enforcement to reduce crime. I agree. The Indianapolis public safety director recently reported that only about half of the sworn officers are on the street.
DAVIS: Some solid ways to move Indy forward
Three promising efforts are under way in Indianapolis to unite the community and propel us forward. I hope we pursue each initiative with a sense of urgency and change the trajectory on our health, skills and economic prosperity.
GARRISON: Indianapolis might get what it asks for
The next mayoral election might represent the functional end to Republican government in Indianapolis.
BOEHM: Battle over council is unnecessary
A two-front war is waging over control of the City-County Council. The General Assembly recently changed the Unigov statute to eliminate the four at-large council seats. Meanwhile, a special five-judge panel is considering a challenge to the city-county ordinance drawing the council’s 25 single-member districts.
MASSON: We’re all becoming Panopticon prisoners
"Privacy" comes from a Latin word meaning “separated from the rest,” initially thought of in negative terms, mostly having to do with deprivation of the ability to participate in government.
BENNETT: Indianapolis is treated differently than other cities
The question continues to be pondered by many people and seems to always rise to a high level during each session of the General Assembly. The issue is typically considered and debated regularly by those of us from around the state who live outside of Marion County.
BALLARD: Contrary to perceptions, Indy gives more than it gets
In modern politics, the term “fair share” has endured more than its fair share of political contortion. I’ve never enjoyed engaging in that kind of debate. What I’ve always enjoyed are facts.
LANOSGA: And you thought the feds were secretive
Some of the most secret governments are on the local level.
BENNER: Highs and lows, from Stanley Cup to College World Series
We have plenty to celebrate, most of which happens on the field of play. The bad stuff happens on the fringes.
HETRICK: Mundane matters of middle-class homebuyers
The twisting, turning, maddening tale of our broken oven doesn’t quite measure up in the grand scheme of things.
LOU’S VIEWS: The Once and Farcical King rules in tuneful ‘Spamalot’
The extremely silly musical, based on ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail,’ gets an extremely satisfying local production.
Wishard attacking crime
I appreciated Mickey Maurer’s [June 10] commentary drawing attention to the fact that the overwhelming percentage of violent crimes is committed by repeat offenders.
Not-for-profits sold short
Restricting not-for-profits from the Fishers Interstate 69 corridor [June 10] ignores an organization’s impact on a community’s quality of life and focusing only on the bottom line.
BIELAWSKI: A surprise swing into entrepreneurship
When I embarked on my 110-day, 48,000-swing, cross-country golf odyssey, I had prepared for the rigors of hitting 500-600 golf balls a day on deserted roads in 100-degree heat.
RUSTHOVEN: Court sent signal quiet and clear
Two law stories made Indianapolis headlines last week. One is Tomisue Hilbert’s lawsuit against John Menard, claiming he tried to extort, uh, “favors,” and is now trying to wreak financial revenge for being rebuffed. Hmm. What say we talk about the other story?