Publishing budget data in print good for democracy
An informed citizenry is at the heart of an effective democracy. The more people know about how their tax dollars are spent, the better...
Letter: Planned Parenthood videos expose barbaric attitudes
From: Larry L. Jackson
Columbus
I am amazed and disturbed by those who try and defend the recently exposed actions...
Letter: Negotiating with Iran better than fighting
From: Isaac Marr Wilkins
Columbus
As Congress prepares to debate and vote on the nuclear proliferation deal with Iran, many...
Letter: Children, teens have mental health needs
From: Elizabeth Patton
Columbus
As a society we need adequate mental health treatment for our children and teens. Children today...
NOT WORKING AS PLANNED
Editor's note: This is an abbreviated version of a column that ran in its entirety in Indiana Policy Review.
Research published previously...
‘Steps Through Time’ at library
Step back in time at the Bartholomew County Public Library from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Quick takes – September 12th
Good showing
Kudos to those who organized the Sept. 5 fundraising concert for Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
The...
Letter: Society too accepting of increasing levels of violence
From: Nancy Warren
Columbus
Every day we read about, hear about or watch acts of violence. They may occur on...
Letter: Ordinance can addess major chicken issues
From: William Porter
Columbus
The request in the Sept. 6 editorial suggesting the need for an ordinance to prohibit chickens...
Any man can be beat
INDIANAPOLIS — Once upon a time, Eric Miller cast a huge shadow over Indiana state government.
Miller, head of Advance America, the...