Associated Press
I felt so honored to read Angelina Jolie’s detailed first-person account of her decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy, as well as her advocacy for all the women around the world to gain access to the too-expensive tests and procedures that have empowered her to fight for her own life.
I have the privilege of relocating to Indianapolis every year for the Indiana General Assembly legislative session on behalf of the business community in the 10-county northeast Indiana region. As an advocate for area businesses, I have the opportunity to be part of the process from beginning to end.
Associated Press
At a time when Congress can’t pass a budget and the president can’t win approval of any important legislation, the public is indignant about the threat of an overreaching, all-powerful federal government that uses the IRS and the Justice Department to harass its enemies.

Editorial columns

  • ‘The Office’ showed how not to do business
    Most people enjoyed “The Office” most for the antics of boss Michael Scott, or the touching relationship between paper salesman Jim Halpert and erstwhile receptionist Pam Beesly.
  • In trusting Russia, Kerry gives ground to Syria
    Secretary of State John Kerry began his attempt to revive the United States’ Syria policy several months ago by emphasizing the need to “change the calculation on the ground for President Assad.” The Syrian ruler clearly had no intention of stepping down and saw no need to negotiate a political transition.
  • Act on military sex assaults
    The news that sexual harassment and assault in the military are more common than ever – not just that the number of reported incidents has climbed in the past two years but also that an estimated 26,000 personnel experienced unacceptable sexually aggressive and threatening behavior from their military colleagues – should come as no surprise to the Pentagon’s leaders: They have had the raw data
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