TRY THIS: Sarah Fisher’s new karting course furthers race relations
It’s about time Speedway had its own vroom room for the rest of us—those inspired by the landmark racetrack but without the skill or courage to ever compete there.
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LOU’S VIEWS: Two historical venues celebrate state’s 200th
State Museum demonstrates breadth with “Indiana in 200 Objects” while Historical Society shows the depth of artist T.C. Steele.
Years after Irwin Union’s failure, a lawsuit yields settlement
The FDIC has settled a lawsuit against four former executives of the bank. Meanwhile, in a separate suit a bankruptcy trustee continues to press his claims against three other executives.
Kennedy distorted bill restricting abortion
Very simply, those of us who know that the baby inside the womb is a living human being—nurtured in the most warm, loving environment it will ever know—believe that that this most precious, innocent life deserves the basic protection from its government.
Abortion column spoke the truth
I was intensely grateful for the commentary, the courage it demonstrated, and the scope of its recall.
New overtime rules would create jobs
If we recall the reasons for the rule—to keep employees from being overworked at their normal pay rate, and to add more jobs/employees if employers did not want to pay time and a half after 40 hours of work in a week—raising the thresholds is easily seen as a job creator.
EDITORIAL: Ellspermann right for Ivy Tech task
The former lieutenant governor comes to the job not only with state government experience (she served as a lawmaker, too) but plenty of educational and private-sector chops as well.
CRECELIUS: Presidential candidates’ trade rhetoric flawed
It is narrow-sighted to focus on limited aspects of a trade policy and then use those aspects to indict or endorse the entire policy.
KENNEDY: Casting an informed vote
A substantial percentage of the American population appears to believe we elect a person to serve as “monarch” for a four-year term.
MORRIS: Your guide to the 500’s 100th running
Our tribute to the famous race is packed with little-known facts and useful information for the month of May.
EDITORIAL: Mass Ave project needs city in charge
Though the site is the school district’s to sell to whomever it pleases, it seemed odd from the beginning that the city had no formal role in vetting the development proposals.
SKARBECK: After stumbles, hedge funds fall out of favor with investors
The bloom has come off the rose of the decade-long investor stampede into hedge funds.
BOHANON & STYRING: Corporations are about the masses, not elites
The corporate form of organization is an innovation that made modern life possible.
LOPRESTI: More busts than booms in 30 years of Colts draft picks
Players taken in the early rounds are often outperformed by late-rounders.
DINING: Carmel joins area’s ramen rage
Newcomer Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya, an appealing, comfortable chain imported from Japan for its first Indiana location, has more than just soup.
LOU’S VIEWS: Phoenix Theatre adapts Latino tales
“Leyenda” includes some marvelous visuals, including a pair of giants biggie-sized by shadow play.
Mass Ave parking issues haven’t turned into crisis
IBJ ignores obvious counter-evidence of the “parking problem”: new storefront businesses and restaurants continue to regularly open on Mass Ave and sufficient customers are apparently able to get to them and keep them in business (however they get there).
Intolerance undermining Indianapolis’ progress
Our state is in danger of becoming ostracized by business leaders, and a laughing stock in the eyes of decent people throughout the world.
MADDOX: Let’s better protect our retirement accounts
The truth is, the financial services industry is a crazy quilt of good and bad options.
PETERSON: Time is right for state-funded preschool
The case for broad, state funding for preschool has always been strong. Three recent developments make it overwhelming. First, Marion County families are demanding high-quality preschool for their children. For the second straight year, there have been more than twice as many applications for financial support as there are available scholarships. Parents care about their […]