Immigrant column spot-on
Very uplifting [June 11 Maurer commentary]. Your question is well posed and it points to the historical “need” for scapegoats.
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Package liquor stores aren’t so responsible
It is not surprising to read Jon Sinder’s [June 11 letter] tired old defense of Indiana’s archaic liquor laws by somehow suggesting the package liquor store industry is more responsible when it comes to selling alcoholic beverages.
BOHANON: Much to applaud in ‘liberal’ Indiana
We are skeptical but not cynical about the role of government.
KENNEDY: Sociological whiplash on maddening display
We are electing embarrassing buffoons.
MORRIS: Cyclists, do your part to share the road
As we transition to a friendlier “complete streets” city, let’s all stay safe out there.
EDITORIAL: Start over to fix Indianapolis schools
A school district where fewer than half the students pass state-standardized tests isn’t getting the job done.
DOWD: Be very afraid; Andromeda is coming!
Perturbed astronomers say that fear of the universe has been growing.
BROOKS: Shallow discourse from the service patch
You can devote your life to community service and be a total schmuck.
BLOW: Louisiana for-profit prisons are abhorrent
In short, the system is completely backward.
SOWELL: ‘War on women’ is political straw man
Why let mere facts spoil the emotional rhetoric.
FARGO: Straining to absorb rapid-fire changes
Accountability journalism is vitally necessary and will continue to exist.
WAGNER: Merit in helping others tug on bootstraps
The safety net works, but it requires a bit more compassion alongside today’s version of conservatism.
BONIFIELD: The power of backpacks left at the door
College students, with the right strategy and intentions, can make a difference in state policy.
MAHERN: A better way to handle primary elections
The Top Two Vote Getter primary is open to all voters and they are not required to declare a party.
STYRING: A new amendment would rein in the feds
States didn’t die; they’ve allowed themselves to be murdered.
HOWEY: Should Coats be worried about 2016?
He has about 2-1/2 years to bone up on his Tea Party cred.
TAFT: Urban independents’ frustration with pols
They are increasingly sick of watching the old-school posturing of the two parties.
KRULL: Gregg attacks Pence on the wrong issues
It shows, early in the campaign, just how desperate Gregg is.