A few weeks ago, I received an email from a conservative special-interest group. It opened with four paragraphs about a Statehouse issue along with a list of House members the group wanted its supporters to call and email. But that’s not what caught my eye.
Earlier this year, I wrote for this publication about the rise of a new Hoosier swing voter, women my age who live in the doughnut counties around Indianapolis.
I spent a large chunk of the last eight years as the spokeswoman for the Indiana Democratic Party. It was the best of times (big wins in 2006, 2008 and 2012), it was the worst of times (it sure would be nice to forget about 2010 and some stinging losses at the local level).
I never imagined I’d be writing this column, and I want to preface it with a blanket statement that will never change: I’m a proud Hoosier, and I love my hometown of Indianapolis.
Reggie Walton and Mark Zuckerberg have one thing in common.
Quick, describe a Hoosier swing voter. White, married, middle-class male from southern Indiana, somewhere between 35 and 55 years old, right?
Last November, I received an e-mail from Indiana University asking me for input on a branding campaign for prospective students. Intentionally or not, the survey focused on creative elements for the School of Journalism.
Here are six words I never imagined stringing together: I’m going to miss Mitch Daniels.
We don’t watch a lot of television in our house, but when it’s on, it’s almost always tuned to a news station or show.
I’ll bet you’re not an undecided voter. How do I know? Because you’re reading this opinion piece in this political publication that resides within a larger publication that’s focused on a narrow set of issues. In other words, you’re engaged.
Everyone loves to say that all politics is local, and it’s largely true that people get the most riled up about things they see or that affect them on a daily basis.
Which makes you wonder why they continue to do, say and write such dumb stuff.
The safety net works, but it requires a bit more compassion alongside today’s version of conservatism.
It would be nice to see a little more thoughtfulness and a little less brute force.
Think Crystal Pepsi and New Coke. Or in the case of exploding products, consider the Ford Pinto.
That there is no woman in the room means our state is missing out on a very important perspective.
Feats of Strength are optional, but an Airing of Grievances is mandatory.
Elected officials and candidates asked him that same week to remain on the job, a testament to his track record.
Truths about our current bus system: It is underfunded. It has a reputation for lousy customer service.
They are dedicated. They are passionate. And most importantly, they are involved.
