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.
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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.
SOWELL: Payback through reverse discrimination
Holder’s Department sees no evil, hears no evil and speaks no evil—if the result is the election of black Democrats.
KRUGMAN: Occupiers strip Wall Street of immunity
It’s harder than ever to see what, if anything, financiers are doing to earn that money.
MYERS: Filled with gratitude for modern dentistry
All I could imagine was Steve Martin as Dr. Orin Scrivello, the sadistic (yet insanely funny) dentist in the movie “The Little House of Horrors.”
FARGO: A defense of anonymity on the Internet
Anonymity on creates challenges, but it also creates opportunities for the marginalized, the rebellious and the tremulous to speak their minds.
STYRING: Government schools are textbook cartels
Try competing with someone who is giving away a product that the law requires you to buy.