IRELAND: Democrats can make America great again
I do not ask for compromise for the sake of compromise but for a hard-fought contest between differing world views.
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SCHNEIDER: A New Year’s resolution for Trump
In the aftermath of an election that left me depressed as no election ever had before, I needed something more basic: a positive outlook that, despite my fear that we have elected a man unfit to lead, the nation will be fine.
SHABAZZ: Ask not for whom the road tolls
Toll roads address two major problems: They give you a stable source of long-term road funding revenue and they also capture out-of-state traffic and don’t put the bulk of the burden on the locals.
HALE: Championing the ‘little things’ matters, too
Allison wants to ensure that Indiana high schools provide a feminine hygiene product dispenser in at least one of their restrooms accessible to students.
SKARBECK: A memo about investing to my daughters and nieces
In prior generations, women were often in the dark on money matters. Taking an active role from the start to oversee your financial future will benefit you over the long term.
BOHANON & STYRING: ‘Sin’ legislation creates unlikely bedfellows
Any action that limits access to a legal product raises prices consumers pay. Black and gray markets usually follow.
DINING: Getting a new handle on The Mug’s fare
In Irvington, the Mug’s mug is decidedly less “American Graffiti” and more strip-center handsome. But the food remains the same.
LOPRESTI: A Colts fan’s guide to looking on the bright side
It’s a stretch, but here’s how to view the team’s forgettable season through rose-colored glasses.
LOU’S VIEWS: Beef & Boards salvages record-setting comedy
The talented company seems ready for anything the audience throws back at them.
Tech expansion is great but Indy must diversify, too
The interview with TechPoint CEO Mike Langellier was a good read [Langellier: Many tech firms would be better off here, Jan. 2]. Being in the tech industry myself working specifically on a team that does internet of things-related platforms, I can attest to the benefits of tech and tech industry. But I want to caution […]
WESTERHAUS-RENFROW: Are you a new leader? Here’s how to be trusted now
To deliver necessary results, you need to build trust and confidence fast. Trust builds loyalty, and you’ll need a loyal fan base to help you deliver winning results.
SKIDMORE: Remind the council that transit is essential
This should be a pretty straightforward matter. After all, the council decided in May to let voters have their say regarding a tax to support improved transit, and in November, nearly 60 percent of voters in 79 precincts countywide said yes to the tax.
MORRIS: Keeping government transparent
The annual attempt to pull public notice away from newspapers is about to begin.
EDITORIAL: Ideology shouldn’t trump safety
We’re not sure what’s scarier—that Pence would choose deregulation at the expense of Hoosiers’ safety or that he’s pared state agencies down so far that there isn’t the staff available to handle what are basic duties of government.
FEIGENBAUM: Expect Holcomb to take long-term view of policy
While Eric Holcomb was largely a cipher during his campaign to those trying to pin down precise points, you can infer some things.
DINING: Festiva offers flavor fest
The latest restaurant from Peter George and Thomas Main offers a casual-but-creative take on Mexican food.
LOPRESTI: A month-by-month look at the 2017 sports calendar
No shortage of mysteries to solve as local favorite teams prepare to compete.
LOU’S VIEWS: Underground Railroad station gets $3.8 million upgrade
The newly renamed Levi and Catherine Coffin State Historic Site now offers more context.
KIM: Stop trying to keep up with the Joneses in 2017
The only thing worse than judging a book by its cover is making financial decisions based on what you assume the book might tell you.
BOHANON & STYRING: Advice for Trump: Drop trade-deficit obsession
Get the economy humming and all else will be forgiven. Don’t try putting a square peg in a round hole, thereby igniting a trade war.