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Tony Bennett Has All the Answers

Editor's Note, Nov. 7, 2012: Despite outspending his opponent, Glenda Ritz, by a 10-to-1 margin, Tony Bennett was unseated as Indiana's schools czar on Nov. 6. Here, our September 2011 feature profile on the man who catalyzed a lot of visceral responses—both for and against him

Boy Genius

"I marveled at the evidence of Jacob’s precocity, but in truth, the new normal was still hard. In particular, we weren’t making much progress on real conversation. ... Simply put, social skills are far more important than academics in kindergarten."

Gallery: Black Lives Matter March, July 15

Protests demanding justice for the police killings of Indianapolis residents Dreasjon Reed and Mc'Hale Rose resumed Wednesday afternoon.

Will The Fifth District Follow America’s Suburbs Left?

Indiana’s 5th Congressional District could indicate a national suburban shift toward the Democratic Party.
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Welcome to Downtown: Do Not Enter

I am channelizer drum ARC 17. I'm on West Market Street, and I am not alone. 

George Floyd Protest Turns Violent

Protests against racial injustice are met with violence.
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Hot-Button Issues: Down on the Farm

The Hoosier livestock industry makes more than $2.5 billion a year and “has seen growth in almost every livestock sector.” But for a group that’s doing so well, animal-farmers sure seem defensive.

Thousands Gather At Statehouse To Demand Justice

The 9th day of protests were the largest yet.

City Market's Bike Hub Is Rolling Forward

Amid national news last week that federal funding for bike trails is in danger of coming to a screeching halt, Indianapolis announced progress in the other direction. The Indy Bike Hub YMCA, including the city’s first commuter facility for bikers, is on track to open in August.

The Coup In Myanmar, Through The Eyes Of Indy’s Chin Community

Chin Community of Indiana board president Peter Thawnghmung speaks about the currently unfolding tragedy in his home country.