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EDITORIAL: Marian’s bold act is inspirational
About a decade ago, when Marian University came up with the outlandish idea of starting a medical school, few imagined it would really happen.
Zinn opens our eyes to another American point of view
Of course Rusthoven would write this biased piece [July 22]. He’s speaking on behalf of the GOP. How can Howard Zinn’s book be anti-American? If anything, it is American.
Skarbeck: Bankruptcy sends Detroit into uncharted waters
The legal playbook for a large municipal Chapter 9 bankruptcy is largely undeveloped. Thus, the Detroit saga will establish new ground in the field of municipal bankruptcy.
GUY: Don’t purge good volunteers
Not-for-profit staffs and boards occasionally stub their toes by “firing” or replacing longtime volunteers.
Hicks: China’s economy colliding into great wall
For more than three decades, China’s economy has dazzled observers, with annual growth frequently sneaking into double digits. But the wide-eyed narrative of boundless wealth that has accompanied this growth is suffering a couple of hiccups.
KENNEDY: Public safety is still Job One
The murder rate in New York City is 3.4 per 100,000. The murder rate in Indianapolis is 17.5 per 100,000.
HENEGAR: Proposed panhandling ban appears unconstitutional
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana believes in the power of the First Amendment to give the powerless a voice. Our constitutional right to free expression allows us to confront our greatest challenges, including poverty and homelessness.
DEGARIS: Ballard’s cricket plan makes good business sense
The mayor’s $6 million plan to renovate an east-side park to accommodate cricket, rugby, hurling and lacrosse has generated a lot of controversy, with the idea of cricket in Indianapolis receiving particularly close scrutiny.
LOU’S VIEWS: Indianapolis International Film Festival offers [pop]cornucopia
10th annual event includes an animation nightmare, the worst basketball team in Indiana, and more. Screenings held at IMA and beyond.
Our recreational offerings are underrated
This is a source of civic pride that we do well on, even though national sources would tell you we lag behind.
Apartment deal is solid decision
There is much to praise in the proposal to redevelop the north half of the former Market Square Arena site, which was officially unveiled July 16. The 28-story apartment building promises to be visually appealing. That’s a subjective judgment, certainly, but consistent with much online reaction to the skyscraper’s design. Based on the renderings and […]
EDITORIAL: Apartment deal is solid decision
There is much to praise in the proposal to redevelop the north half of the former Market Square Arena site, which was officially unveiled July 16.
DINING: Walk into wiener wonderland at King David
How can the culinarily curious say no to topping choices like fried egg, pineapple relish, and macaroni and cheese? Fourth in a month-long series of game piece restaurant reviews.
HETRICK: It’s time to put money behind our crime-prevention push
New Haven should have everything going for it. Yet, in 2010, FBI data showed it to be the fourth most dangerous city in the United States
Basketball history magazine full of fun facts and features
I leaf through the pages, uncovering gems, some that I’d forgotten and some that I never knew, even though I’m a lifelong Hoosier.
Coal decision will rock Indiana energy prices
The recent announcement of the president’s climate-change plan is a revealing look into the future of our nation and the crippling effect it will have on Indiana.
Indiana falling behind on Affordable Care Act
Reading Greg Morris’ [July 15] editorial made me sad for Indiana’s citizens.
HENDERSON: My quest for online privacy
More than a year ago, I divorced Google. Why? Its terms of service and privacy policies are objectionable.
RUSTHOVEN: A responsibility to ‘censor’ Zinn
Using the headline “Daniels looked to censor opponents,” the Associated Press reported last week that former Gov. Mitch Daniels “pledged to promote academic freedom when he became president of Purdue University in January, but newly released emails show he attempted to eliminate what he considered liberal ‘propaganda’ at Indiana’s public universities while governor.”