VANE: A conversation with an Indianapolis sage
Where would we be without the P.E. MacAllisters of the world? Not just in politics—and there are many Democrats about whom we could ask the same question—but throughout all our society.
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MYERS: Yes, an infant’s odds are better in Cuba
The failure to provide comprehensive pre-natal care is dreadful.
FARGO: Meet the new public access counselor
Hoage is correct that his office shouldn’t be advising agencies on how to comply with the law, educating them, and also fining them when they misbehave.
SWAYZE: Unholy liberal axis is cracking up, finally
Change is hard, for sure. But the stirring of citizens’ souls in this country is exciting. “Take it back!” I shout.
KRULL: Conservatism has its own costs to society
Is it right to allow kids to suffer because of their parents’s choices?
BONIFIELD: Hitch library needs to government reform
Libraries, like roads, are government where nearly everyone wants it.
MUTZ: Pressure’s on to tackle immigration reform
Until some reasonable change in the legislation is made, we will continue to have a system that is unfair and impossible to enforce.
TAFT: More leverage needed from Water Co. sale
If these funds are completely spent on infrastructure repairs or even enhancing service programs by capitalizing a new endowment, we will miss an opportunity to attract a far greater investment in transforming our core city.
HOWEY: Hinkle’s icky predicament when he’s 64
In addition to his clothes, confidentiality and dignity, he has been stripped of his committee chairmanships.
MORELAND: Will college be just for rich Hoosiers?
It seems that, for those fighting the hardest to stay afloat in this economy, the hits just keep coming.
FERGUSON: Reform overlooks special-needs children
In a telling exchange, an education expert at a local advocacy group with whom I spoke reported that she home-schooled her children with special needs. This is not at all uncommon.
MAHERN: Let teachers operate like professionals
The factory system is no longer acceptable. We now demand professionalism from our teachers and a system that adapts to each child’s particular needs.
DINING: Chicken chain wings in from Fort Wayne
Third in a series of “game on” restaurants. This week: Wings Etc.
EDITORIAL: Unhealthy living a built-in problem
Simply cheerleading for healthier lifestyles isn’t enough to get America to shape up.
MAURER: Emmis is a risky bet worth taking
On three occasions in the last few years, I have touted an Indiana stock. In each case, readers rash enough to disregard the warning posted above have reaped rewards.
LOU’S VIEWS: The 2011/2012 arts season begins …
Indianapolis City Ballet’s “Evening with the Stars” and Civic’s “The Drowsy Chaperone” get things off to a great start.
KIM: Think outside the (style) box to improve returns
The “Morningstar Style Box” was introduced by the Chicago-based research firm in 1992 to help investors and advisers determine the investment style of a fund.
HICKS: Efficacy of the American Jobs Act questionable
In my professional judgment, President Obama’s proposed American Jobs Act is as fair an attempt at stimulating the economy as is now possible. Whether or not it is good policy or will work are other questions.
Kennedy spot-on
I was surprised and very pleased to see and read [Sheila Suess Kennedy's] column in the [Aug. 29] IBJ regarding marijuana.
Back in the action
In December 2010, Mickey Maurer wrote the following in one of his columns: “I made a big mistake almost 20 years ago when I decided I had created sufficient wealth to cash in on the American Dream.