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John Krull: Todd Rokita’s fiscal foolishness and costly cruelty
So, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s cruel, costly crusade to persecute Dr. Caitlin Bernard ends not with a bang, but a whimper. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Another viewpoint editorial: Back to school means safety awareness
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Asking Eric: Difficult friend wants to lunch too much
Dear Eric: Twenty-six years ago, I became friends with another woman at the company where I used to work. We’re retired now. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Jill Long Thompson: Bipartisanship is essential to democracy
I had the privilege and pleasure of participating in the Women’s Campaign Institute hosted by Advancing Voices of Women (AVOW) again this year. AVOW is truly making a positive difference and...
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Editorial: Public must stand up to elder fraud
Elder fraud crimes carry enhanced penalties in the Hoosier State for good reason: The crooks who carry out these financial crimes prey on often vulnerable seniors and steal from those on fixed incomes....
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Asking Eric: Kids split over estrangement from dad, mom caught in the middle
Dear Eric: One of my offspring has cut off all communication with her father, my ex-husband. He hasn’t even met his 4-year-old grandson. My other child has a close relationship with my ex. Continue...
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Michael Hicks: Political polarization and diverging economies are related
It is election year, so political partisans will make claims about their candidate’s prowess in managing the economy, while claiming their opponent is a destructive force. But, at the national level,...
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Lee Hamilton: Don’t forget the other elections
We’re less than 100 days away from a presidential election that many Americans consider the most consequential of their lifetimes. So, it’s hardly surprising that most of the attention in the runup to...
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Asking Eric: ‘Helicopter’ grandma is suddenly ghosted
Dear Eric: I am the grandparent of a now 24-year-old grandchild. Starting in high school and continuing through college he was not fully engaged – he did not turn in homework, missed classes. In steps...
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Asking Eric: Family wants to support nephew without condoning behavior
Dear Eric: My adult nephew and his girlfriend recently had a child. They are both in their mid-30s and neither has gainful employment. My nephew has also struggled with mental health issues. His mother...
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John Krull: Candidates, let’s leave middle school behind
Politics, particularly presidential campaign politics, can be an awful lot like middle school. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Son-in-law won’t stop sending political texts
Dear Eric: My 89-year-old mom is a button-wearing, T-shirt slogan, lifelong Democrat. She is also afraid of confrontation. My younger sister’s husband, who leans Republican, forwards my mother texts...
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Susan Cox: Troubling fiction feels too close to real
Over the years, I’ve heard many references to Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” so I finally read it several months ago. Atwood’s book is set in a dystopian future America where a totalitarian...
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Asking Eric: Successful sons refuse to leave the nest
Dear Eric: My sons are currently 26 and 24 years old. Both went to amazing colleges and currently have six-figure careers. They both moved back home when their colleges shut down for COVID. Continue...
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Adam Berry: Welcoming tech with open arms fosters a strong Indiana
Indiana’s tech sector is thriving. In recent years, the industry has brought thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars to our state economy. In my capacity as vice president of economic development...
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Michael Leppert: Political conventions bring enthusiasm, which will likely...
Political conventions are not for me. I went to my first one, at the state level, last month and I thought I was going to break out in a rash from what felt like life-threatening inefficiency. Of...
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Another viewpoint editorial: Cellphones don’t belong in classrooms
The Free Press, Mankato, Minnesota (TNS) Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Friend ghosted after big monetary gift
Dear Eric: I am a 33-year-old male on the autism spectrum. I have a friend, “Katie,” who has been a big part of my life for the last few years. I have been a mentor and friend for her three little...
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Byron York: Should voters feel joy when paying the bills is harder than ever?
On Wednesday morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will released inflation figures for July. Though inflation was down, this will remain true: Prices are far higher than they were when Joe Biden and...
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Morton Marcus: Disturbing answers to critical questions
My counterpart at Ball State University, Michael Hicks, does not hesitate to point to a shortage of well-educated persons in the Hoosier workforce. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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