Riley Parr: The Republicans’ 11th commandment revisited
Over-the-top hit pieces might win a candidate the battle, but lose the war.
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Jennifer Wagner: The formula for leading a successful campaign
If you have strong leadership with a clear focus and minimal palace intrigue, you can stick around for a good, long while.
Marshawn Wolley: Candidates for county offices owe voters more
I want to see our county elected officials be intentional about swinging for the fences when pursuing policy on behalf of constituents.
Deborah Daniels: Too many key federal positions remain unfilled
The country is suffering from inefficiency on the right and intransigence on the left.
Christina Hale: Group aims to move Democratic women into leadership
We do have two women in Congress and four women serving in elected statewide offices—all Republicans.
Jim Shella: Indiana Debate Commission can, must do better
The candidates need to be asked tougher questions and then they need to be forced to answer them.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: That’s right, I am a liberal
As someone who believes in free markets, free trade, school choice … I am the biggest liberal in the universe—in the classic sense of the word.
Mary Beth Schneider: Wanted—a senator with a spine
The primary fight was a race more for sycophant than senator. What a shame.
Glenda Ritz: Teacher pay is a problem in Indiana, too
Quality teachers cannot be attracted and retained with this economic situation.
Michael Leppert: There’s no substitute for time in lawmaking
There is enough time to respect and adhere to our legislative processes.
Curt Smith: Anti-abortion organizations must unite
The pro-life movement must take some risks to remain relevant as we await a more courageous court prepared to right this historic wrong.
Randy Kron: Tariff implications shouldn’t be trivialized
Food prices would rise and some farms would be in jeopardy of failing.
Brett Voorhies: Who’s criticizing tariffs? Wall Street
Rhetoric hasn’t stopped China from overproducing steel, manipulating currency or denying labor rights to working people.
MICHAEL BLICKMAN: Considering a job candidate’s salary history can be problematic
A federal appeals court has acknowledged that permitting an employer to consider prior salary would allow it to benefit from the ongoing gender-based salary gap.
MIKE LOPRESTI: Singer? Lawn boy? Coaches followed diverse paths
They’ll lead their new basketball teams with lessons learned on the Hoosier hardwood and beyond.
McGUINESS: Safety requires moving forward with highway overhaul
Accommodating safety, livability, economic development, connectivity, multi-modal transportation and aesthetics, all while being good stewards of taxpayer dollars, is a delicate balancing act.
EDITORIAL: State should pause I-70/I-65 project long enough for larger study
Indianapolis needs time to consider its options—to think about whether interstates that bisect its core, divide its neighborhoods, and bring commuters in and out from the suburbs are what work for its future.
LETTER: Municipal financing inappropriate for Duke
What could possibly justify $2.9 million in municipal financing for this project, developer-backed bonds notwithstanding?
LETTER: Tax cuts spur hiring
Tax reform is accelerating the pace of business in Indiana. Business owners are hiring. They are investing in their businesses. They are making major capital expenditures.
KENNEDY: Feminist theater is here. Are we ready?
There is a new, distinctive addition to our local theater scene: Summit Performance aspires to produce “top quality theatre exploring the lives and experiences of women.”