EDITORIAL: Reasons to give thanks today

Cynicism springs eternal from the human breast -- but, fortunately, so does hope. So there are many reasons to be grateful today.

Nov 26, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Respect parents' DNR orders

Few decisions are as painful as deciding whether to allow resuscitation for a loved one suffering a severe illness. Yet it's a decision that has to be made by the patient or a loved one, not by hospital personnel.

Nov 25, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Two people doing one job

Even as Hoosier municipalities complain about their revenue crunch, East Chicago is paying for two people to do a single job. Worse, it's doing that in two instances.

Nov 24, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Proposed Crown Point, Hobart sports complexes bright spots in dark recession

With the nation hoping for an upswing at the apparent bottom of a deep recession, any development rooted in actual demand is a welcome sight for region officials and citizens. An announcement this week that a company backed by former baseball-football star Bo Jackson plans to build a new …

Nov 23, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Congratulations for avoiding tragedy, but more leadership needed in solving state, region bridge woes

Many important questions surround the recent closure of the Cline Avenue bridge between East Chicago and Hammond, including how the bridge regressed to such poor structural condition that an emergency closure was necessary. A strong need remains for region and state transportation officia…

Nov 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Lawmakers should stay above reproach, ban gifts from lobbyists

Each year, special-interest lobbyists gift-wrap tens of thousands of dollars in sporting tickets, meals and trips for state and region lawmakers. The Times and 22 other Indiana newspapers collaborated recently on the Access to Power investigative series, bringing to light this practice th…

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: RDA sets example by approving Porter funding

Examples of municipalities and other local government agencies rubbing salt into each other's collective political wounds abound in Northwest Indiana. It's a region famous for drawing lines in the sand, putting up walls and, in general, perpetuating an us-versus-them mentality when it com…

Nov 19, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Bridge inspection, repair overhaul needed in region, nation

Long have we known the challenge of crumbling infrastructure in our region and nation, yet what have we done to right the course?

Nov 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

GROUP EDITORIAL: Bauer's reforms fall short

Efforts to push legislative ethics reform through the Indiana General Assembly have long faced an insurmountable obstacle in the person of House Speaker Pat Bauer.

Nov 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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United in fight for reform

The following 23 Indiana newspapers, with a combined readership of 1.5 million people, have banded together to push for ethics reform in the Statehouse:

Nov 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

5 steps toward better representation of Indiana

The General Assembly needs to adopt the following reforms:

Nov 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

One lawmaker's bounty

Legislator: Indiana House Speaker Pat Bauer, D-South Bend

Nov 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

GROUP EDITORIAL: Demand limits on access to power

State Rep. David Wolkins isn't shy about what he likes: golf, basketball and football.

Nov 16, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: NWI needs a trauma center

Northwest Indiana hospitals send the most critical trauma patients to Chicago, Indianapolis or South Bend. If a trauma center were available here, a team of specialists and surgeons could be treating a patient within 15 minutes.

Nov 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

GUEST EDITORIALS: Commit to major reductions in emissions

t's easy to see why people don't want to believe global warming is real or that we can do anything about it. ...

Nov 14, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: New Tech offers a new start

It is rare that the workday is interrupted by loud clanging bells or buzzers to mark the passing of time. Workers are expected to be responsible for getting themselves to the right place on time without these loud reminders.

Nov 13, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Schools prepare to tighten belts

When money is as tight as it is for Indiana state government, tough decisions about spending cuts have to be made. The $309.2 million shortfall so far this year -- and that's the fiscal year, which began in July -- is already having unfortunate effects.

Nov 12, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Cut short the anti-braid rule

Maurice Sims of South Haven has a choice: Play on the Willowcreek Middle School basketball team or wear his hair in short braids as his grandfather and great-grandfather have done.

Nov 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Cantrell should recuse herself

Lake Superior Court Judge Julie Cantrell should follow Prosecutor Bernard Carter's lead and back away from the case involving David Woerpel and his family.

Nov 10, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Stimulation, not just status quo

When the economy started to tank, most nations resorted to boosting federal spending to pump money back into the economy.

Nov 09, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Satisfy towns' urge to merge

When municipal officials in Lake County talk honestly with each other, they recognize the need to pursue at least some kind of consolidation to cut expenses.

Nov 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

GUEST EDITORIALS: How to reduce state spending

Quick, who is the Illinois lieutenant governor?

Nov 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: A new chapter for Title 1

Gary Community School Corp. can use all the help it can get to educate its students. That's why it's so frustrating that the school district is returning nearly $1 million in unspent federal Title 1 funding.

Nov 06, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Public transit on the rocks

It is no surprise that the regional transportation district went down in flames in Tuesday's referendum.

Nov 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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EDITORIAL: Don't leap on jobless fund fix

Republicans in the Indiana Senate are hoping to delay an increase in unemployment insurance premiums until at least 2011. This idea requires careful thought.

Nov 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Exhibit restraint on museum

The Jackson family museum and performing arts center planned for Gary got a boost last week, but it's a long way from a launch. That gives plenty of time to work out important details, such as who should build it and who should operate it.

Nov 03, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Tuesday's election is useless

Tuesday's vote in Porter and St. Joseph counties -- and only those counties -- shows what an abomination this referendum is.

Nov 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

GUEST EDITORIALS: Monk plea deal shows the real Blagojevich.

It's another big week for Rod Blagojevich and his ongoing efforts to forge a second career as a talk show celebrity and reality TV star.

Oct 31, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Curry favor is too generous

Gary/Chicago International Airport has the potential to become a major economic engine for Northwest Indiana. It isn't there yet, however.

Oct 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

EDITORIAL: Demolish opportunities for nepotism

Gary City Hall has a serious public relations problem. The city has been given a bad reputation over the years, so working to change perceptions must be a top priority. That's what makes the Gary demolitions scandal even worse than it would be elsewhere.

Oct 29, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…