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Michael Leppert: Learning to know any person one of life’s most important...
I was inspired to read David Brooks’ latest book, “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen,” when it came out last fall. I was drawn to it because of a comment a...
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Editorial: At BCSC, it’s a time of hope, high expectations
This is a time of major change — and high expectations — for Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp., which is moving forward with an ambitious building plan at the same time it’s looking for new...
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Ask Amy: Boyfriend’s hoarding messes with relationship
Dear Amy: “Dave” and I have dated for four years. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Ask Amy: Friends get scratch for dog sitting
Dear Amy: Friends ask us regularly to watch their dog, but never offer us any compensation. We are not asking for cash, but a gift card would be nice. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Ask Amy: Husband’s love has hit a wrinkle
Dear Amy: My wife of 40 years is a beautiful woman and always has been. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Niki Kelly: Veterans bills among many passing with broad support
People are often surprised when I tell them that vast majority of bills that pass the Indiana General Assembly have overwhelming support from both Republicans and Democrats. The first half of session...
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John Krull: Todd Rokita protests too much
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has the most curious notions of law and justice and right and wrong. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Convention center reconsideration needs fresh vision
Plans for a hotel and conference center in downtown Columbus have been at a standstill since the city and private developer Sprague Hotel Developers amicably parted ways on a proposed project last...
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Ask Amy: Guilt for long-ago behavior won’t fade
Dear Amy: Forty years ago, my wife was pregnant for one trimester. I’ve never forgiven myself for how I acted during those few months. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Mark Franke: 1776 — A Failed Experiment?
Presentism is one of the pervasive evils in our brave new world. It is the new orthodoxy to examine history under a filtering lens that subjects all events and people to our modern conceits. Continue...
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Lee Hamilton: Sure, Congress needs to represent us, but it also needs to act
Back in January, you might have noticed a story from Oklahoma about James Lankford, that state’s senior US senator. Lankford, a Republican, was spearheading his caucus’s negotiations with Democrats...
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Brian Howey: Congresswoman slow to step up for her war-torn homeland
The news from eastern Europe has been grim recently. Ukraine has retreated from the strategic hub of Avdiivka, its army running out of ammunition and manpower. And in an Arctic gulag, 47-year-old...
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For kids’ good, FFY needs your input
Foundation for Youth needs your help in determining how it can best continue to help Bartholomew County children. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Ask Amy: New relationship displaces old friendship
Dear Amy: I have a very good friend named “Carl,” who recently began dating a guy named “Samuel.” Samuel is cold to me and seems threatened by my long-standing close friendship with Carl. Continue...
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James O’Donnell: Jesus — Socialist? Capitalist? It’s complicated
Some of our Lord’s harshest statements were about wealth and the rich: “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” (Luke 18:24) “Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the...
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Editorial: Pro-puppy mill bill demands Holcomb’s veto
The Republic recently editorialized against a bill that is now headed to the desk of Gov. Eric Holcomb. House Bill 1412 would use the power of the state to void lawfully adopted ordinances regulating...
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Ask Amy: Elder traveler wants to go solo
Dear Amy: I love to travel. It’s almost an obsession, and age (I’m over 80) has not dulled my desire to GO. I had a good job and saved so that I could travel a lot in retirement. Continue reading at...
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