Stories tagged with "democracy"

Young Hamlet's agony by indystar

The genius of democracy is the rotation of power, which forces the opposition to be serious — particularly about things like war, about which until Jan. 20 of this year... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Replace random acts of criticism with kindness by indystar

Civility is defined as the art of practicing consideration and courtesy toward all people, especially those with whom we disagree. By this definition U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, tennis... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Voices

Public criticism of judges has no place in judicial process by indystar

Judicial independence is the cornerstone of our democracy. The ability to have an unbiased, impartial judiciary determine the rights and remedies of aggrieved parties is one of our... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

It's not un-American to express your views by indystar

Whatever their opinions on the health-care debate, the people expressing their views at public meetings are exercising their rights of public assembly and free speech granted to... – Aug 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Carson keeps constituents in dark about health care by indystar

As a voter in the 7th District, I’m curious why U.S. Rep. Andre Carson seems so reluctant to come face to face with his constituents and discuss the health-care bill being... – Aug 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Ecclestone undaunted by indystar

Formula One bossBernie Ecclestonedismissed calls for his resignation in the wake of his praise forAdolf Hitler. Ecclestone, F-1’s commercial rights holder, has come under... – Jul 07, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Motorsports

Union legislation is ticket to more unemployment by indystar

I read the propaganda-filled union piece April 19 by John Sweeney and Ken Zeller with amazement. They conveniently left out several important facts in making their argument for the... – Apr 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Raise your voice on how to better run elections by indystar

As Marion County Clerk, I have the privilege of serving on the Vote Indiana Team, a group of elected and community leaders working together to update the state’s Help America... – Apr 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Always proud of America, ready to back new president by indystar

I have recently heard comments that really perturb me. While watching one of the major networks interview a variety of people who were living abroad, I head comments like this one... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:08 AM in Opinion

For sake of democracy, we need to stand behind leader by indystar

As an American, at this time, the election is over. For me, it is a very personal and private decision. I hope everyone had an opportunity to listen to Barack Obama's acceptance... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Opinion

Obama acceptance speech by indystar

President-elect Barack Obama delivered this speech before an estimated 100,000 people at Grant Park in Chicago:If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a... – Nov 05, 2008 at 1:00 AM in News

Northside's early-voting lines long by indystar

Martha Whiteman was trying to save time by voting early today, but found a long line of people in front of her when she showed up at the Northside’s J. Everett Light Career... – Nov 02, 2008 at 5:01 PM in News

And this from the publisher by indystar

Michael G. Kane, publisher and president of The Indianapolis Star, wrote this memo to employees about the decision to publish a non-endorsement in the U.S. presidential race.TO:... – Oct 28, 2008 at 9:27 AM in Opinion

Kids' interest in politics sparks democracy lesson by indystar

It was a bipartisan effort that kept Center Grove Elementary fourth- and fifth-graders moving forward to complete their project "Celebrating Democracy."Now the fruits of their... – Oct 23, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Communities

Register to Vote! most recent comment by middlewest

And don't forget that, if you've moved, you have... – Apr 01, 2008 at 2:19 PM