Another window for smoke-free air
We’re just days away from the next mayoral election in Indianapolis, and if the stumping at a recent debate holds true, supporters of smoke-free air may have reason to celebrate sooner rather than later.
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HENDERSON: Behind the scenery of I-69 opposition
Your southern neighbors look at the sheer ugliness of convenience that surrounds Indy-area freeways and say: No way.
RUSTHOVEN: Kennedy verges on criminal accusations
Indianapolis residents cannot turn on a TV or radio without hearing Melina Kennedy ads telling voters that Mayor Greg Ballard “gave $300 million in city contracts to his political contributors.”
MAURER: A puzzle by and for Mensa members
Match wits with Mensa by solving this crossword puzzle.
EDITORIAL: Circles program is peace plan for class warfare
Dr. James Lemons, a local neonatologist, deserves recognition—and support—for his quest to bridge the widening gap between the country’s haves and have-nots.
Why women matter
The Mayor’s Office in Indianapolis is not in step with women. Out of 17 top positions, the administration has only one appointment that is a woman.
Education creates improbable allies
It’s clear to even the most casual observer that President Obama and Gov. Mitch Daniels don’t agree on much, but the two leaders have found some common ground over the last three years on an issue that affects every American: public education.
The other side of McRobbie’s speech
Most of Michael McRobbie’s comments in his state of the university message [“Public in name only,” Oct. 15] stem from his unhappiness with two actions of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, both of which are supported by the Legislature.
MILES: Neighborhoods are city’s next challenge
Mass transit is also a vital priority for rebuilding urban neighborhoods, giving residents the mobility to connect with jobs and their other daily needs.
KENNEDY: In Indy, it’s still the economy, stupid
You can’t create bike lanes, improve schools, hire police or pick up garbage without money.
MORRIS: Ending Saturday mail won’t fix things
The U.S. Post Office is exploring ways to cut its massive operating losses.
SKARBECK: Recovery will require sacrifices on all fronts
While Wall Street bankers are the chosen target of the protesters in New York City’s Zuccotti Park, the breadth of the movement clearly is a sign of citizens’ frustration with the economic and political landscape.
HICKS: Human capital, income inequality and our future
Since at least the 1960s, economists have been warning that the link between human capital and economic growth was growing.
EDITORIAL: Politics as usual isn’t good enough
Right now, it’s hard to avoid the mud being slung by the two major-party candidates for Indianapolis mayor.
DINING: It’s all Greek (and Italian and dinery) to me
Fourth in our month-long series of reviews of “en-route” restaurants. This week: Dimitri’s Restaurant.
LOU’S VIEWS: Exhibition on ice
When I tell you the Indiana State Museum’s exhibition “The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition” isn’t a tactile show, don’t let that turn you off.
HETRICK: Four things considered at the mayoral ballot box
Four stories to consider at the mayoral ballot box in November.
BENNER: My Wheldon encounter was textbook Dan Wheldon
In the wake of Dan Wheldon’s tragic passing, it seems we all have our Dan Wheldon stories to tell
ALTOM: Examining the pros and cons of Groupon
Even Groupon’s proponents sing its praises only warily, and its critics can be scathing in their condemnations. Yet, Groupon continues to grow.
FRIEDMAN: A progressive in the age of austerity
Emanuel is trying to cut and invest everywhere.