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Asking Eric: After wife’s death, man struggles to find another female-led...

Dear Eric: I was married for 27 years to a wonderful woman who has passed away. We lived in a Female-led Relationship (FLR) which meant she was in charge of most things. We made joint decisions on the...

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Column: Bayh and Lugar, tough enough to be kind

The morning former U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh, D-Indiana, died, I talked with former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana, by phone. Continue reading at The Republic News.

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Asking Eric: Prospective parents go back on deal with potential gestational...

Dear Eric: I (38F) am done having kids and have always thought I’d be a gestational carrier. I’m interested in helping someone build their family and have a little extra for my kids’ college funds. My...

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Ryan Trares: The furnace burned us

How does the saying go — “When it rains it pours?” Continue reading at The Republic News.

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Asking Eric: Self-medicating friend’s disturbing behavior creates discomfort

Dear Eric: My husband’s best friend of 18 years has a wife, “Martha,” who is bipolar. She self-medicates with THC. I’ve become uncomfortable being around her. My husband is supportive of my feelings,...

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Lori Borgman: There’s a method to the basketball madness

I was one of the first to complete the family NCAA Final Four bracket this year. There’s not a chance I’ll win, and I’m good with that. Continue reading at The Republic News.

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Lee Hamilton: It’s time for a standing committee on Congress

Congress has standing committees on foreign affairs, the judiciary, natural resources and many other topics. Why not a committee on the Congress itself? I believe it’s time to give the idea serious...

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Asking Eric: Teen struggles to balance school and work

Dear Eric: I am having some trouble with keeping up at school on my grades. I feel Continue reading at The Republic News.

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Asking Eric: Nonprofit founder wants to hold onto awards after company closes

Dear Eric: I founded a nonprofit organization that is about to close (for multiple reasons, one being that others are now doing this work). I’m no longer on the board of directors, just a volunteer. A...

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Asking Eric: Looking for a romantic spark, an old friend gets ghosted

Dear Eric: I am a lesbian in my late 60s. Recently I had a dream of a woman I knew back in the ’70s. I was very taken by her; even though I knew I was gay and confused, I married my boyfriend anyway....

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Column: Spartz showed up, but was she listening?

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Letter: Indiana has much to lose with tariffs

From: David Spear Continue reading at The Republic News.

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It’s time to be a rebel ‘with’ a cause

Want to be a rebel? Want to push back against the mainstream? Continue reading at The Republic News.

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Editorial: Make no mistake, it’s now up to us

The message is clear and unequivocal. Continue reading at The Republic News.

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Column: Where are people moving — the MSAs tell a story

Why do people move where they do? It’s the kind of question many bright folks love to put in the pot, stir, and come up with an answer. Some will say it’s for the weather. Good schools are a popular...

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Asking Eric: While trying to be an influencer, a friend crosses the line

Dear Eric: A lady I know does shopping for Instacart, and occasionally she will post on Facebook photos of homes she has delivered to, adding comments like “look at this cool home I delivered groceries...

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Asking Eric: Facing mortality, woman unsure whether it’s unfair to get a cat

Dear Eric: I’m a 78-year-old widow, who has been without a cat for one year now; first time in my life. Is it fair to adopt a cat if I most likely only have one and a half to two and a half more years...

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Asking Eric: With no work to do, husband stops engaging in life

Dear Eric: I am a 75-year-old professional woman married to a great 74-year-old Ph.D. who works in Pharma and has no desire to retire. We have a very good marriage, but I am struggling with resentment...

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Ryan Trares: Time for a break

We all needed a break. Continue reading at The Republic News.

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Letter: Tobacco is an environmental threat

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