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Fed up with the police

Guest Contributor - March 30, 2009

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I am a concerned mother that is fed up with the state of Indiana acting like they’re...

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Fixing the Capital Improvement Board’s financial fiasco

AMOS BROWN - March 19, 2009

The Capitol Improvement Board (CIB), which runs Victory Field, Conseco Fieldhouse, Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium faces a $20 million deficit because...

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Addressing Black &mdash on &mdash Black attacks

SHANNON WILLIAMS - March 19, 2009

Do you think it’s fair for Blacks to openly criticize other Blacks? I do, as long as it’s done in a respectable manner and...

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Group gives Indiana and U.S. a ‘D’ for mental health care

SHANNON WILLIAMS - March 12, 2009

How many times have you dismissed a friend or family member's bizarre, rude, or inappropriate actions? Many people, particularly Blacks, tend to say things...

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9.2 Unemployment Earthquake and ISTEP math test torture

AMOS BROWN - March 12, 2009

Since the 1980’s, Indianapolis has been the economic engine propelling Indiana’s economy. But the severe economic downturn gripping America finally hit the Indianapolis area...

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Time for local democrats to end thier funk, get off their duffs and lead

AMOS BROWN - March 6, 2009

Four months after winning virtually every county and township office, you’d think Marion County Democrats would be euphoric, energized and ready for more gains....

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Exercising responsibility

SHANNON WILLIAMS - March 6, 2009

Responsibility is a word that also means accountability. Unfortunately there have been recent instances when adults don’t act as responsibly as they should —...

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