Posts in category democrats

by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz Let’s face it, up until now the race for Mayor of Indianapolis has been pretty boring.  Up until now. You see, I …

Senate President Pro Tem David Long is dismissing allegations of a “sneak attack” on Organization Day (Nov 17) by conservative activist Eric Miller. Miller of …

Although the “Freedom caucus”  did not take a formal vote to support Rep. Paul Ryan as Speaker, a majority of its members did, including 3rd …

By State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) With the 2015 election quickly approaching, both mayoral candidates have proposed hiring 150 additional IMPD officers by 2019. Why …

Indiana’s unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest levels since the summer of  2007. According to the Department of Workforce Development, the state’s unemployment rate …

Indy Politics Political writer Jerry Kemp says the recent Republican debate for the 9th Congressional District was a lot like and episode of Thomas and …

Indy Mayoral write-in candidate Sam Carson says he would push for a law to cut off the hands of violent offenders once they have been …

Indiana State Board of Education Vice-Chair Sarah O’Brien and members  Dr. Vince Bertram and Dr. Byron Ernes discuss the recent developments that forced the Board …

So how are the candidates in the race for Congress in the 3rd and 9th Congressional districts doing?  Here’s a rundown.  The Democrat is italicized. …

Indy Politics talks to former U.S. Senator and Ambassador John Danforth about the role faith can play in addressing some of the partisan divides affecting …