Lee Hamilton: Trump shooting was shocking but not surprising
The recent attempt to assassinate Donald Trump was shocking. The former president and Republican presidential candidate was struck in the ear when a gunman fired shots at a rally in Pennsylvania. One...
View ArticleAnother viewpoint editorial: Supreme Court reforms have merit
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Today’s editorial cartoon. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleAsking Eric: Former friend with benefits wants to rekindle
Dear Eric: I have a long-time friend (with benefits) from the past who is still in my life, though platonic. He lives a very comfortable life without the monetary struggles I deal with day to day....
View ArticleAsking Eric: Widowed sister wants answers about affair
Dear Eric: My older sister is a recent widow. Her husband was unfaithful to her several times, but she chose to stay together. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleAsking Eric: Reaching Out to half-sister may distress ailing parents
Dear Eric: I found out recently that I have a half-sister who lives 15 minutes from me. I have not communicated with her so far. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleMark Franke: Disarming rhetorical violence
My monthly Socratic discussion group met in mid-July with the intent of examining the proposition that China represents an existential threat to the United States. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleNiki Kelly: Sometimes the political system is messy …
In 2016, Mike Pence won 815,699 votes in the Republican gubernatorial primary. And after Pence dropped out of the race to become Donald Trump’s running mate, Eric Holcomb ultimately became the nominee...
View ArticleIDEM biosolids approval ignores public input
Sometimes when we at The Republic publish editorials that point out the bullheadedness in Indiana’s state government, we hope to be proven wrong. But we also have realistic expectations from bitter...
View ArticleAsking Eric: Friend fears financial help will bruise pride
Dear Eric: I grew up in a degree of poverty. Most of my friends have done “OK” financially. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleStephanie Wells: Indiana needs a holistic strategy for building a 21st...
For close to a decade, policymakers in Indiana have been concerned about a growing skills gap in the workforce. This is realized in the data — a recent national study from the Georgetown University...
View ArticleMichael Hicks: Childcare problems are vexing and costly
For most families, using paid childcare services in Indiana doesn’t make sense. It costs more than parents can earn by working. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleToday’s editorial cartoon
Today’s editorial cartoon. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleAnother viewpoint editorial: Trump can’t stop tripping over himself
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View ArticleAsking Eric: Friends grew distant after stroke
Dear Eric: I had a stroke in 2017. My husband passed away in 2022. This stroke was quite debilitating for me. I could not walk, sit up or stand. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleJohn Krull: Biden antes up on the Supreme Court
President Joe Biden’s proposal to reform the U.S. Supreme Court is more an opening bid in a high-stakes political poker game than a serious proposal. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleEditorial: Welcome to the big leagues, Gov. Tim Walz
Chicago Tribune Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Today’s editorial cartoon. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleLetter: A reality check ahead of the 2024 general election
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View ArticleAsking Eric: Dying brother doesn’t want to reunite
Dear Eric: I am 75; my brother is three years older. I’m dying of Stage 4 renal cancer that has metastasized. Before that, I tried many ways and many times to explain why I didn’t like spending time...
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