VANE: All in all, state Republicans won big
I simply can’t imagine that there’s been a more interesting era of politics in the Hoosier State than the one in which we are living.
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BECK: Republicans received no mandates
A super-majority doesn’t necessarily mean good government.
MUTZ: More campaign disclosure necessary
Who made a campaign contribution and for how much should be public information before the election. Two court rulings since 2010 and creation of several finance vehicles have complicated and confused the situation.
WAGNER: Political ads filtered by a 4-year-old
We don’t watch a lot of television in our house, but when it’s on, it’s almost always tuned to a news station or show.
FARGO: Ads breed cynicism in young people
The election is over, but there are still some unanswered questions as we clean up the toxic debris from the campaigns and get back to focusing on other things.
BONIFIELD: Blowout holds lessons for Democrats
As the dust settles on the 2012 elections, new oaths of office will be accompanied by post-mortems by partisans on both sides of the aisle.
LANANE: Target small business, Main Street, training, health care
Our state is in a challenging time, with unemployment hovering above 8 percent and many Hoosiers hopeful that better days are on the horizon. The Indiana Senate Democrats’ 2013 legislative proposals and budget priorities will reflect the principles of rebuilding our economy, schools and local communities.
SCHMIDT: Proposed Mass Ave structure stirs design passions
While walking down a street in Prague recently, I made some observations. There were no potholes and no parking lots—just rows of buildings. Each building was five stories high, except one. That one had a much different façade and an angular design. It also was the building where people congregated. It was the building that captured the most attention and prompted the most discussion.
HETRICK: Moving on and starting over in life, art and politics
From election night to the IRT stage, lessons abound.
DINING: Dog days aren’t over at new Michigan Road eatery
Second in a month-long series of keep-it-simple restaurants. This week: Chicago Hot Dog Co.
LOU’S VIEWS: God is in the details
At the IMA, an Islamic art show holds glorious surprises.
FAENZI: Proposed Mass Ave structure stirs design passions
I am all for creating a thriving community, but imposing on everyone a large, flashing electronic screen does not come across as an invitation, but a distracting in-your-face visual shout that is at odds with the environment.
Leighty sophisticated beyond her years
Congratulations and kudos to Hillary Leighty Nov. 5 Forefront]. And she is only a college sophomore.
RUSTHOVEN: You’ll like Governor Pence
Mike Pence’s victory in our gubernatorial contest was the highlight for Hoosier Republicans on Tuesday, and among the few bright spots nationally on a largely dismal night for the GOP.
MAURER: Moderate Republicans, lend me your ear
Now that the Tea Party has swapped the best public servant in the United States Senate and a sure Republican seat for newly elected Joe Donnelly, a Democrat, perhaps it’s time moderate Indiana Republicans stand up and reclaim the party.
EDITORIAL: Pence should stick with business game plan
It will soon be time for newly elected governor Mike Pence to prove his critics wrong. Pence beat challenger John Gregg in a closer-than-expected race in which he was accused of using his campaign’s major themes—jobs and the economy—to hide his conservative social agenda from Hoosier voters.
KIM: Consider value proposition of various college choices
Two-thirds of bachelor’s degree recipients borrow to attend college. The average debt is $26,500, but some is much higher.
HICKS: Inspired leader needed to survive next big crisis
The potential for widespread municipal bankruptcies and the effective bankruptcy of as many as a dozen states will present historic difficulties for the nation, and much will depend on effective leadership from the president.
BENNER: Buy Carl Erskine’s book—and help people like Jimmy
The short-but-sweet treasure features insights, recollections and photos.
ALTOM: Whether you’re a Mac or PC person says a lot about you
Today, the two worlds cross over almost effortlessly, but the divisions between them have spawned entirely different design and usage paradigms.