EDITORIALS

Obama faces particular craziness

American politics has had a raucous, rough and tumble history, but it has seldom sunk lower than it did last week.

Notices keep the citizens informed

The folks we send to the Indiana General Assembly like to tell us how much they value citizen input. You know, “we the people” and all that.

Kudos for quick repair

If we’re going to complain about road conditions on this page, it’s only fair to give credit where credit is due.

County has been good at adapting

Architects and historians use a term most of us never encounter.

INDOT interest reaches only so far

If the folks at the Indiana Department of Transportation thought they were getting their money’s worth when pavement was patched on U.S. 27 north of Portland last year, they were sadly mistaken.

Shotgun proposal makes no sense

Sometimes you have to wonder about our state lawmakers.

Everyone has something to offer

There are certainly good things about pageants.

Be prepared for worst of winter

Let’s start with a little nod toward superstition and knock wood.

Straight ticket bill deserves a vote

In an era often marred by senseless legislation (allowing guns on school property) and ethical issues (former superintendent of public instruction Tony Bennett, Rep. Eric Turner), it’s nice to see a lawmaker propose a measure firmly grounded in logic.

True freedom requires tolerance

Pope Francis was right the other day. And he was wrong.

CFO control belongs in local hands

Years ago, then-State Sen. Larry Macklin made a profound observation about the Indiana General Assembly.

Take time to make a nomination

Set a deadline, and it’s virtually guaranteed those involved will wait until the last minute.

Blight elimination is all positive

Often the workings of government are as clumsy as a 13-year-old boy with size 12 shoes.

Masters has grown into leader role

It’s always interesting to watch public officials grow in office.

Let your voice be heard Saturday

Jobs. Education. Money. Those are issues we can all agree are of great importance. And all three will be major points of discussion for the Indiana General Assembly during its session that began Tuesday.
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