SMITH: For some, hating crime in general isn’t enough
The LGBTQ community seeks to politicize the criminal code to elevate its legal status.
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ROBERTSON: Republican councilors lose souls in power grab
I am about as sympathetic a voter they have to their plight—and I am absolutely disgusted.
WOLLEY: New leadership needs to exceed Lewis’ achievements
The city’s leadership must reflect the best of us.
SCHNEIDER: Democratic dysfunction in the Circle City
There is another, more important loser: Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and his agenda.
FEIGENBAUM: Political veteran Gard keeps focus on public interest
Former state Sen. Beverly Gard has been deftly wrangling her former colleagues as she leads a commission considering changes in the state’s alcohol laws.
LOU’S VIEWS: Intimate ‘Hedwig’ rocks on
Is it too soon to start compiling a Best of 2018 list?
TRY THIS: Pub prioritizes pingpong
Smash Social features six tables, avocado toast, and curated drinks.
LOPRESTI: Two life-threatening illnesses don’t keep Butler’s McDermott family down
Son back on Hinkle Fieldhouse court, mom in the stands after coming back from brink.
LETTER: Prioritize kids in budget
Indiana’s children are the victims here, and as a member of the State Budget Committee, I have called on DCS and the Budget Agency to explain what is going on.
LETTER: Reduce distracted driving
People who text are 23 times more likely to crash than others.
SMITH: Demystifying university endowments
To ensure donor endowment gifts generate income that keeps up with inflation, we do not spend all the investment returns each year.
GUY: When scholarships are like ear muffs
In the context of annual higher education expenses of $15,000 to $60,000, these grants represent little more than lunch money and minor relief for parents.
MORRIS: Allow death with dignity in Indiana
We help our four-legged friends slip away peacefully. Why do we insist that humans suffer?
EDITORIAL: Governor should take lead on redistricting
A state that counts talent retention and attraction among its biggest challenges can’t afford to ignore the long-term consequences of a system that invites voter apathy.
KIM: Focus on the ‘signal,’ ignore the ‘noise’
Headlines and talking heads are noise to be ignored.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Think twice about biting on digital Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a speculative asset. People demand bitcoins today because they expect someone will pay a higher price tomorrow. We have seen this movie before.
HALSTEAD: What businesses should know about new tax law
It will take years to get the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 all sorted out, but here’s some of what we know now.
LOU’S VIEWS: The short and the short of Kurt Vonnegut
New anthology collects all his short fiction, offers insights into Indy’s leading literary light
FEIGENBAUM: New faces will tackle familiar Statehouse issues
In the long run, no changes will be more important than the Senate fiscal posts.
LOU’S VIEWS: The short and the short of Kurt Vonnegut
New anthology collects all his short fiction, offers insights into Indy’s leading literary light