Tom LoBianco: What’s a party to do after a political wave?
Among the House Republicans … there seems to have been little introspection, despite losing the House again.
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Jennifer Wagner: Tradition grounds nation’s otherwise chaotic politics
The bedrock of democracy is strong, and so are we, even when it doesn’t always feel like the ground beneath us is a solid as it used to be.
Riley Parr: Millennials are nabbing opportunities in politics
In spite of general attitudes about my generation, some millennials are taking matters into their own hands—and doing it quite well.
Bill Oesterle: The shifting politics of the suburbs
The real growth areas of the state are the suburbs. Until 2016, this was a trend that overwhelmingly benefited Republicans. That may have changed.
Michael Leppert: ‘Sore loser’ sessions illustrate struggle to let power go
Even Republican voters should be disgusted, or at a minimum, turned off by strategies like these.
Christina Hale: Lawmakers should buckle down, do the people’s work
It doesn’t take much sweat to work a little harder, hear a few extra bills and put in a few more hours of research and discussion.
Richard Feldman: The collateral damage of the war on opioids
Patients with legitimate chronic pain are commonly weaned down on dosage … or told they will no longer receive opioids.
Marshawn Wolley: Leaders must look long term when tackling problems
Bush reminds us that leadership isn’t always doing the people’s will; sometimes it’s helping us find our better selves.
Jim Shella: George Bush, a guy who did things his own way
I can’t imagine any other politician handling it that way.
Deborah Daniels: Bush’s death marks the end of historic era
The 41st president was likely better prepared to serve as president of the United States than any president before or after his tenure.
Curt Smith: Sen. Young leads innovation in social services
The least fortunate among us will get better help and government will at a minimum pay for more effective services.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: ’Tis the season to be offended
You can’t judge a 1944 song using 2018 standards.
Glenda Ritz: Elected educators plan to focus on public schools
But fighting for what is right for our children in public education is so important that the fight is worth it.
Kevin Brinegar: Another time debate is not time well spent
For Indiana, a switch from the Eastern time zone would turn our daylight saving time choice to daylight losing time.
Eric Bassler: Central time would boost Hoosiers’ health, well-being
Hoosiers should live in a state that values health and well-being, promotes strong commerce and protects our youngest citizens.
MIKE LOPRESTI: From Cheez-Its to cherry juice, bowl games come in variety of flavors
The proliferation of post-season college football contests crowns a champ: consumerism.
EDITORIAL: Legislature should include gender identity in hate-crimes law
But opposition to that particular provision should not derail passage of the legislation.
GREG MORRIS: IBJ has big plans for readers in 2019
New digital offerings and expanded coverage are in the works as we wrap up the year.
Letter: State GOP should value all Hoosiers
The defeat of Republican State Sen. Mike Delph was not only about the demographics in his district. The vote was also about his RFRA stand and the voters’ opposition to his anti-equality platform.
Sandy Sasso: The Women’s March has an anti-Semitism problem
I have been asked whether I will participate this year. While I pledge to continue to help enhance women’s power, I regret that I cannot attend this year’s Women’s March without abdicating my self-respect as a Jewish woman.