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The problem with MEI

LARRY SMITH - August 15, 2025

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun issued Executive Order (EO) 25-14 this past January. Its ostensible purpose is “Ensuring that all Hoosiers have equality of opportunity by...

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Vance visit sparks redistricting backlash

HANNA RAUWORTH - August 13, 2025

Vice President JD Vance met with Gov. Mike Braun and Republican legislative leaders in Indianapolis on Aug. 7 to discuss redrawing Indiana’s congressional districts. The...

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Gerrymandering: Drawing the lines of political power

HANNA RAUWORTH - August 13, 2025

Gerrymandering, manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor a political party, has a long and complex history in Indianapolis politics. As the city evolved and grew,...

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My new bill to make Indianapolis safer

ANDRE CARSON - August 8, 2025

Indianapolis has experienced heartbreaking violence this summer. Violence and shootings have often increased during summer months, typically peaking on July 4 and 5 — a...

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Sex, lies and private jets

LARRY SMITH - July 24, 2025

One of the most arresting ancient symbols is that of the Ouroboros — a snake that is portrayed as eating itself. (The name Ouroboros...

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Camp Atterbury to be used to detain immigrants

HANNA RAUWORTH - July 24, 2025

U.S. Rep. André Carson (IN-07) is raising concerns about the federal government’s decision to use Camp Atterbury to detain immigrants in the custody of...

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Impeachment

ANDRE CARSON - July 15, 2025

Indianapolis, these are not normal times. That’s why I’m not calling for normal, status quo policies. In just the first six months of his presidency,...

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Braun signs bills to boost nuclear energy, expand Hoosier energy production

HANNA RAUWORTH - July 11, 2025

Gov. Mike Braun signed a set of bills this week that he says will position Indiana as a leader in nuclear energy while expanding...

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Braun targets 10 environmental rules for rollback to cut costs

HANNA RAUWORTH - July 9, 2025

Gov. Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) released a report identifying 10 state environmental regulations that may be revised or...

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McCarthy redux

LARRY SMITH - July 3, 2025

I’m enjoying a documentary about the Cold War, which, not surprisingly, includes a segment regarding the late Sen. Joseph McCarthy. McCarthy is infamously known as...

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