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A look back at the past 20 years
We tend to reflect at the end or beginning of years. What happened? What went well? What were the challenges we faced? What new adventures did we encounter? As I reflect on the past year, I realize...
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Weighing a proposal to close Indiana’s primary system
After an outside group encouraged Democrats to vote in the GOP governor’s primary last May, a bill has been filed to close Indiana’s primary system. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Mother torn about giving daughter deceased father’s letters
Dear Eric: “Jim” and I had a daughter, “Helena,” who was 12 years old when her father died of cancer. Jim and Helena were very close, and she knew that she would receive a letter from her father on...
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Asking Eric: After negative paternity test, ex still wants to maintain contact
Dear Eric: I took a DNA test with an ex. The child is five. My ex gave me issues about it for years but finally caved in. We remained friends. Now that it’s verified that I’m not the child’s father,...
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John Krull: President Joe Biden’s soft farewell
With his farewell address, President Joe Biden passed the torch. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Mother resentful after daughter moves back in with ex
Dear Eric: I’ve always had a close relationship with my mom and, for much of my adult life, I didn’t really have a life of my own away from her. In the last few years, I entered into my first serious...
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Legislature again considering ‘full practice authority for advanced practice...
Once again, this legislative session, advanced practice registered nurses (nurse practitioners) will continue their quest to gain “full practice authority,” commonly referred to as “independent...
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Letter: It’s time to prioritize crime victims in Indiana’s budget
From: Beth White Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Ryan Trares: Sometimes it’s just about doing the math
We were teetering on the brink of frustration. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Hoosiers hope lawmakers will enact water protection
Water is very much on Hoosiers’ minds. From the unpopular legislation from four years ago that stripped our critical wetlands of protection to the 2023 announcement of a proposed pipeline carrying...
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Letter: Time to remember King’s message
From: Ant Blair Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Vegan housemate constantly criticizes friend’s food choices
Dear Eric: I took a job in DC at the behest of my close friend, who also invited me to live with her. She said she was retiring and moving back to her Midwest hometown. She offered to rent her...
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Editorial: School corporations shouldn’t be part of immigration enforcement
One of several House bills on immigration introduced this session would allow Indiana school corporations to deny admission to undocumented students. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Feldman’s column based on ‘selective interpretations’
From: Julian L. Gallegos, PhD, MBA, FNP-BC, CNL, CMHE, FAUNA Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Friend still speaking to her ex, despite his mistreatment
Dear Eric: Several months ago, a friend’s boyfriend broke up with her. She is devastated over this as she loves him very much. Even though he treated her very poorly by saying she is stupid and is an...
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Asking Eric: After an inheritance, couple disagree about retirement plans
Dear Eric: I am a 60-something man who struggled for decades, working multiple jobs at a time. Many of those jobs were physically brutal, but thanks to a generous family inheritance late last year I’m...
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Asking Eric: Happy marriage disrupted by differing views on hoarding
Dear Eric: I am a happily married gay man. My husband and I are retired, and we both love to spend our time shopping at thrift stores and antique shops. We each believe the other has a hoarding...
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John Krull: Trump goes back to his basics for inauguration
Near the end of his second inaugural address, President Donald Trump said his fondest wish was to be a peacemaker and unifier. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Sagamore of the Wabash gets a workout in Holcomb’s finale
Everywhere I looked last week, people were receiving the Sagamore of the Wabash award from outgoing Gov. Eric Holcomb. Most were given in his office in front of the fireplace. His face must have been...
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Editorial: Immigrants fill the birth dearth, US population will crater...
In an updated projection, the Congressional Budget Office moved up its estimate for when deaths will outpace births, putting that event horizon only eight years away, in 2033. That would mean a country...
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