SOWELL: Attitudes and actions have consequences
The disparities within the black community are huge, both in behavior and in outcomes.
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STOSSEL: New rule will conserve oil but cost lives
Imagine that—a government safety agency promotes a rule that kills people.
CAMPBELL: Local elections should get more respect
I can’t escape stories on Nancy Pelosi, Sarah Palin or Donald Trump, but have to scour the Web to find a few words about Joanne Sanders, Ryan Vaughn or Ed Coleman.
VAUGHN: No reason to restrict satellite voting centers
Satellite early voting is a no-brainer and it’s a shame Republicans are hiding behind security and fiscal red herrings, since their concern is purely political; they simply believe early voting helps Democrats.
WINSTON: Put Madam Walker on the Cultural Trail
We don’t need a statue of a slave to remind us of our history.
KETZENBERGER: Driving into the past to find the future
It’s a timely reminder to ignore those who would rather hunker down, avoid risk and ride out the economic storm.
WOUDENBERG: Hands off my health savings account
Unfortunately, Obama’s solution for uninsured young people, rather than to educate and promote this great option, is to use that fact to justify imposing federal health insurance on everyone and to penalize those who don’t buy into the federal program.
KINGSOLVER: Do something about spiraling college costs
For leaders across our state to contribute to putting a college diploma out of reach for those who need it most is a social injustice.
BOEHM: Criminal sentencing laws due for reform
We do have the benefit of thoughtful study, if not completely reliable data, to support some basic reform that will save the state money and produce a fairer and more productive criminal justice system.
SHELLA: Why Hinkle needs to get out of politics
Never mind that Conan got the title wrong. He was right about the voting record and, most important, he got a laugh.
DAVIS: How Gregg can take the state up a notch
For Indiana to prosper, we need interesting work that provides value to the world.
KIM: Predicting market’s swings is both futile and expensive
Wouldn’t it be nice to be smart enough to sell at the top and nimble enough to buy back in at the bottom?
HICKS: Lessons to glean from Keystone Towers demolition
The demolition of a vacant apartment building is common fare in American cities. It is part of the urban renewal that is much needed in many U.S. cities.
WEB REVIEW: Lessons all leaders should learn from Steve Jobs
The announcement from Apple CEO Steve Jobs that he’ll step down from his post is not altogether unexpected, but it does mark the end of an era.
Job, income article revealed problem
Your [Aug. 29] story “Employment takes sudden tumble” should have been front-page news.
MERISOTIS: Step up the push to increase college graduation
Mounting national economic woes, a flattening in the numbers of Indiana college students, and record tuition costs here and in other states have combined to threaten our economic prosperity.
GUY: Who can blame harassed teachers for losing heart?
An Indianapolis Public Schools teacher was overheard saying, “Why should I improve myself through advanced professional training when the state and its providers will fire me next year?”
RUSTHOVEN: Deconstructing wayward politicians
If we want fewer Phil Hinkle stories, then “not resigning” should not be an option.
MAURER: Find adventures right here at home
Frank and Katrina Basile only scratched the surface of the interesting sights available for us every day in Indianapolis. Like Dorothy said, “There’s no place like home.”
EDITORIAL: NBA lockout fuels old debate
The billions of dollars in public money spent subsidizing franchises across the country don’t buy mayors or governors a seat at the bargaining table when players and team owners wage war.