Lee Hamilton: Brazil’s politics mirror our own
Watching Brazil’s presidential election from the United States has been like looking into a funhouse mirror. The image looks a lot like us, for better or for worse.
Letter: Second Street parking proposal could cause traffic headaches
From: Ronald Wilkinson
Letter: Voter salutes poll workers, ‘cornerstone’ to democracy
From: Michael Greven
Michael Leppert: Indiana voters shamefully elect Morales
As I write, votes are still being counted in some places across America. That vital process, which has defined who we are since the dawn of the republic, had a big night Tuesday. So did voters.
Editorial: Falling college numbers a failure to communicate?
It’s no secret that fewer Hoosiers are going to college, but with the rate falling to near half of graduating seniors, the trend has grown troubling enough that it cannot be ignored. When the percentage of Hoosier students who go to college falls from 65% in 2015 to just 53% in 2020, something is not adding up.
Niki Kelly: Time to move on from straight ticket voting
I’m just going to say it — it’s probably time for Indiana to join the rest of the country in eliminating straight ticket voting.
Letter: We cannot forget soldiers’ Civil War sacrifice for US
From: Jeff Maudlin and Dr. Frederick Leickly
Morton Marcus: How well is Indiana really doing?
Our state cheerleaders, quite naturally, are proclaiming Indiana is hot. They mean we’re attractive to firms wanting to locate facilities for future production. We cannot verify their statements. All we can do is look at the evidence at hand.
Letter: A no vote from me on Matt Myers for mayor
From: Greg Willmore
Susan Cox: Looking at the old days with gratitude
I read a wide variety of books, but one of my favorite genres is historical fiction. Recently I’ve been enjoying several series that take place in the early 1900s. Noticing the contrast between life now and 100 years ago has made me grateful — in particular, the way women are treated in these books has helped me see how far our society has come. As I share a few things I’ve come to appreciate, I challenge you to consider the opportunities you enjoy.
