Editorial: Lugar statue a timely reminder of the merits of civil discourse
Lugar, a Republican, led with civility and grace that were well-recognized in his time but are even more revered today.
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Lesley Weidenbener: Picturesque Madison is great weekend getaway
The downtown is vibrant. The riverfront features recreation and walking trails. And the beautiful Clifty Falls State Park offers—when the weather and season are right—gorgeous waterfalls.
Trish Demeter: The case for renewable baseload energy in Indiana
The need for more electricity on the grid is well-documented as new data centers and next-generation manufacturing plants are announced.
Jasmin Shaheed-Young: To elevate outcomes, prioritize the needs of teachers
These results provide encouraging evidence that Marion County teacher satisfaction—at 65%—is higher than typically portrayed in national and local narratives.
Letters: Water quality is important, too
Indiana’s water resources face increasing pressure from population growth, agriculture, new advanced manufacturing and data centers, and the impacts of climate change.
Mandy Haskett: How leading by microwave can burn you
Faster feels thrilling, even when the outcome is mediocre.
Mickey Kim and Roger Lee: McD’s $5 Meal Deal is not a happy economic indicator
This initiative is meant to reaffirm McDonald’s commitment to value, a foundational element of its brand identity.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Both buyer and seller of illegal art are liable
Although unwitting buyers of low-value goods stolen by fly-by-night hustlers might not run much risk of prosecution, museums and private collectors of ancient artifacts are under increasing scrutiny to ensure items in their collections have been obtained legitimately.
Editorial: Hogsett should have done more sooner to protect city workers
We are pleased to see that the City-County Council plans to investigate the Hogsett administration’s actions in these cases
Nate Feltman: Hicks commentary misses the mark
Classifying Indiana’s economic development efforts as “failed business attraction strategies” and the LEAP District (which will bring hundreds of new high-paying jobs to the state) as “deeply troubled” is wrong.
Mariah Brown: 3 essential ways to support girls and women in STEM
A good ally is an individual who is willing to prioritize change. Good allies turn the spotlight away from themselves and allow others to shine and experience new opportunities.
Dave Roberts: How SK Hynix, microchips will transform Indiana’s future
We should all be excited to support the company’s growth and success here while looking forward to even more commitments that will shape Indiana’s future.
Letter: Thanks to neighborhood warriors
This column is a tribute to those folks in neighborhoods everywhere who are making our planet a better place to live.
Derek Schultz: Access granted
If you have never been to the historic strip before, the experience watching these rocket ships on wheels—at over 330 miles per hour, they’re the fastest race cars on the planet—is unique to anything else in sports.
Kristen LaEace: Congress should reauthorize Older Americans Act
Moreover, investments in home- and community-based services for older adults save taxpayers’ money, as the cost of institutional care almost always exceeds that of home-based services.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: No, Venezuelan oppressors are not now capitalists
The more subjective but widely used U.N. Social Progress Index (SPI) shows that Venezuela “has seen the biggest drop of any country in its SPI rank between 1990 and 2020.”
Pete the Planner: The wealth you can share is more than just money
Said in a different way, what if you returned leftover resources to the community pool?
Samantha Julka: To achieve goals, define success together
Once we’ve established a shared understanding of success, we can all align our behaviors toward our common goal.
Mark Montieth: A good vibe
It goes without saying then that Bloomington has been a graveyard for the coaches who have dared try to dig the program out of its endless rut.
Editorial: City’s reputation as great host scores 2025 WNBA All-Star Game
The WNBA’s decision comes just six months after the Pacers and Indianapolis hosted the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend, with events at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center.