LADWIG: Lying is another narrative in reality politics
I’m looking hard at the public record if not the heavens, trying not to be cynical.
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FARGO: Falling behind on public access laws
The nation with the top score was Serbia, followed by Slovenia, India, El Salvador, Liberia, Croatia and Mexico.
TAFT: Indy needs demolition and renovation
No city has ever demolished its way to urban health.
STYRING: Flat tax would ripple all the way to Indiana
Those of you who are not Republican primary voters shouldn’t dial out of this conversation.
WAGNER: Getting the mass-transit basics right
Truths about our current bus system: It is underfunded. It has a reputation for lousy customer service.
HOWEY: Expensive anti-Washington obstinance
When it comes to investment in mass transit, the critics always point out the costs.
MUTZ: Is compromise actually a dirty word?
Whether we want to admit it or not, compromise is essential to our way of life.
SWAYZE: Stay the good course on conservatism
Run, Mitch, run across the finish line of your final session!
FERGUSON: Right-to-work could backfire on Republicans
Ohio and Wisconsin illustrate the danger of an emboldened majority’s over-reaching in pursuit of its policy goals.
BONIFIELD: The Kennedy campaign left an impact
Ryan Vaughn’s comments in recent days suggest the momentum may be enough to see a smoking ban passed before the new year.
VANE: Jennifer Hallowell’s take on Ballard’s win
This election proved to be her steepest political uphill climb.
KRULL: Pragmatism put Ballard over the top
He won because he did things—things that mattered. There’s a lesson in that for Democrats.
MYERS: You’re liking the Affordable Care Act
Polls are showing increasing support for the law as people begin to separate truth from deception.
Fight for schools
Mike Hicks tells readers to “vote with their feet” if their local school districts don’t improve in a few years. From the perspective of true community leadership, this philosophy of action is wrong.
Alcohol commission went too far
Your [Nov. 5] story about the upcoming auction of alcohol permits by the Alcohol & Tobacco Commission failed to tell the whole story.
No NCAA outcry about Penn State?
Perhaps it was publishing deadlines that led Bill Benner and the IBJ to miss the local angle to the Penn State scandal.
Welcome dreamers with new businesses
I view the recent media coverage regarding Litebox’s ambitious plans to locate in Indianapolis as counterproductive to the reputation our city and state have earned for welcoming business with open arms.
SHERLOCK: The sensibility of responsible acquisitions
In a time when capital for growth is hard to come by, acquisitions can provide a much-needed boost not only to an entrepreneur but also to our nation’s economic recovery.
LOU’S VIEWS: Biennial Eiteljorg show offers edgy art
In an effort to lead the field in today’s Native American art, the Eiteljorg celebrates five artists showcasing very recent work.
KENNEDY: Navigating Byzantine health care costs
How many times do we fill out patient forms with identical information? How many insurance claims must be completed in different formats by all those white-haired ladies in colorful smocks sitting behind the glass partitions in your doctor’s office?