SHELLA: Political lessons learned, and relearned
Ten takeaways from a memorable November election in Indiana:
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LEIGHTY: A way forward for the Republican Party
The Republican Party needs a makeover. After the devastating losses suffered Nov. 6, pundits and politicos alike are asking one question: What will become of the party? As a 21-year-old who will be voting for many years to come, I think the party must make major changes to remain relevant and attract votes of future generations.
WESTERHAUS-RENFROW: Lessons from the War on Poverty
America has come so far, having elected a black president to a second term, mainly by women, young and non-whites. Yet, I hear all too often that Indiana companies cannot find qualified African-American workers.
BOEHM: Judicial elections need lawmaker action
Marion County’s trial judges are selected by a process used nowhere else in the state, and, as far as I know, nowhere on this planet. In the May primary elections, the two major parties each nominate only half the number of judges that will be elected in the general election.
MASSON: Marriage amendment is short-sighted
Thomas Jefferson said, “The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.”
DINING: Down Home Cookin’ lives up to comfort food claims
Last in a month-long series of keep-it-simple restaurant reviews.
LOU’S VIEWS: Not your average movie book
Lou Harry is on vacation this week. In lieu of his regular column, here’s an excerpt from his new e-book, “The Movie Uncyclopedia: Everything You Think You Know About Movies is Wrong, Wrong, Wrong.”
HETRICK: From Indianapolis to Pendleton, what I did for love
Why would I trade my coveted skyline view for the Friday-night lights of the Pendleton Heights High School Arabians? Why would I trade walk-everywhere convenience for drive-everywhere drudgery?
Pliant Ohio regulators helped clear path for Durham’s fraud
The Ohio Division of Securities allowed Fair Finance to register investment certificates even after the company stopped providing audited financials and Tim Durham drained more than $100 million from the firm through insider loans.
BENNER: Big Ten follows the no-boundaries, big-money pack
It has become clear that, in the new world order of big-time intercollegiate athletics, these are the things that really matter: eyeballs.
KIM: Let Indiana help you pay for gift of college education
If there’s one absolute truth in investing, it’s that there is no such thing as a sure thing. However, for Indiana residents who want to help children, grandchildren or other loved ones save for college, there is the next best thing.
HICKS: ‘Scooby Snacks’ and the great American giveaway
It would be surprising if we could not today identify a good many folks who rely on government largesse in lieu of hard work.
Pence advised to keep Bible in his pocket
Nice work, Mickey, reminding the governor-elect [Nov. 12] to govern as he campaigned, with economics and education as the promised focus.
Mass Ave design should be edgier
At the American Institute of Architects Regional Conference in Lexington, Ky., Olson Kundig of Seattle and Archimania of Memphis, the keynote speakers, left Indiana architects in awe of the beautifully detailed and technologically experimental, and amazingly crafted work.
ROKITA: Sweeping tax reform long overdue
As I’ve traveled across Indiana and met with Hoosier employees, business executives and civic groups over the past two years, I’ve heard many stories about the complex, unfair nature of our federal tax code.
RUSTHOVEN: Where next for Republicans
Republicans can ignore the standard Democratic line that voters now reject conservatives and Republicans must “change,” meaning “become Democrats.”
MAURER: Endocyte receded, but it’s still on track
Endocyte is an Indiana biopharmaceutical company that develops drugs and imaging diagnostics to identify and treat cancer.
EDITORIAL: Transit question is ‘how,’ not ‘if’
Mass transit advocates held a rally here to kick off Indy Connect Now, their latest attempt to convince state legislators that voters in Marion and Hamilton counties should be allowed to decide whether to fund creation of a $1.3 billion bus and light rail system in central Indiana.
BENNER: We have much to be thankful for on and off the field
On this Thanksgiving week, I’d like to again offer gratitude for what our sports world provides, especially in a city where we are so particularly blessed.
ADELOWO: Say yes to the holiday party, but remember the big picture
Still have a holiday office party at your place of employment? Count yourself lucky. But remember that while the pretense is pleasure, you also need to approach such affairs with a professional plan that includes both appearance and attitude.