HICKS: Gas prices explained by simple economics
Oil prices are affected by the demand for petroleum products, the available supply of oil, the value of the currency in which it is denominated, and uncertainty about future supply or demand.
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EDITORIAL: Interstate network isn’t enough
Our country’s transportation future is too uncertain for Hoosiers to be almost entirely dependent on cars.
MAURER: Sage advice from the late Bill Cook
We had been friends for less than a decade, but in a sense those were some of his best years—years of philanthropy, of passionate restoration.
BENNER: In the history of Indy 500, these are my top 15 starters
As part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of America’s greatest race—the Indianapolis 500—I am joining the Speedway’s invitation at thegreatest33.com to name the 33 greatest drivers ever to be on the starting grid.
Powerful must learn hard lessons
In light of our most recent General Assembly, I believe the top 1 percent of Indiana went to bat for the top 1 percent and then kicked the other 99 percent [who were] fooled into electing them in the teeth.
Good riddance to abortion funding
Congratulations are due Gov. Daniels and the Indiana Legislature for taking action to suspend public dollars to “family planning” organizations who perpetuate the continuing slaughter of the tiniest, most innocent human beings.
SLAUGHTER: We need a remote-work revolution
It turns out that, although we think of glass towers, cubicles and filing cabinets as the places where we go to accomplish something, the office is a terrible place to get anything done.
MARCUS: High school principals as economic drivers
From time to time, I am asked: “What is the best investment for Indiana’s economic development”? The answer: our high-school-age young men and women.
LOU’S VIEWS: Home is where the art is
With the Miller House open, Columbus becomes even more of a design draw.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Chicago’ razzle-dazzles at ATI’s new home
Thoughts on Actors Theatre of Indiana’s in-your-face production of the Kander and Ebb musical. Plus Butler University’s Chekhov variations.
DINING: Calculating the value of Pei Wei
Second in our month-long series of reviews of newer ethnic eateries.
BENNER: Identifying the cream of the Indianapolis 500 crop
The 100th anniversary of the race serves as a time to reflect on the great history of one of America’s iconic sports events.
HETRICK: Sitting at the polling place, wishing you were here
A dismal percentage of eligible voters showed up to vote in the May 3 municipal elections.
ALTOM: Is unwanted software loading on your machine?
One of the biggest drawbacks to the march of technology is how often it lets others dictate how you use your own devices.
EDITORIAL: Bad bills temper legislative achievements
On the face of it, the just-concluded session of the Indiana General Assembly was one to savor for business interests. Yet in other ways, we’re forlorn, even embarrassed, by what emanated from the Statehouse this year.
MORRIS: A ‘no new programs’ effort to help kids
The Central Indiana Talent Alliance is on the front lines of improving education—without creating new educational programs.
SKARBECK: Getting a banker’s thoughts on financial reform efforts
Dimon believes boards and regulators “are more attentive to risk” now—a duty that was sadly trumped by greed and indifference in the years leading up to the credit crisis.
Open the Circle to food trucks
Here’s an opportunity to enliven the city with al fresco dining in a spectacular yet casual party-like atmosphere amidst the architectural splendor of Monument Circle.
Vouchers muddy church, state
In response to the [May 2] editorial “Education bills rise above legislative noise,” I have to agree wholeheartedly that there is no question that the status quo is not working.
GROSSMAN: Here we go again with ‘blueprint to nowhere’
For the umpteenth time since the early 1970s, a president of the United States has issued a plan for solving all our energy ills.