Don’t Raise the Minimum Wage
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz I know it sounds heartless and cruel, but the last thing Congress should do is raise the minimum wage to $15 an …
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Is Indiana “Anti-Indy”?
With recent legislation at the statehouse concerning IndyGo, IMPD, and zoning being criticized for being “anti-Indianapolis”, Indy Politics decided to ask the Speaker, Senate President …
Indy’s Gun-Related Violence Problem
With nearly 90 percent of last year’s murders in Indianapolis involved a firearm, we spoke with a panel of anti-violence advocates to see what can …
Thirty-Seven Times
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz Thirty-seven times. That’s apparently the number of times I’ve asked Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett about the city’s skyrocketing murder rate. What am …
Indiana Needs to Get on the Pot (Sort Of)
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz Before we get started, let’s make a couple of things perfectly clear. I think marijuana should be legal for both recreational and …
A field guide to a more civil 2021
By Alexandra Hudson A rather raucous 2020 has come to a close. 2021 is a new year that offers a fresh beginning—and, potentially, an era …
On the Air
We’re on the air this weekend, bringing you the news you need to know. Here’s where you can usually find us. “Statehouse Happenings” WIBC Hammer …
Help for Older Foster Youth Included in COVID Relief Bill
By Dr. Maggie Stevens Measures to help older foster youth struggling during the pandemic were tucked into the latest COVID Relief Package signed by President …
Some Thoughts on the Coal Economy
by Michael Hicks, PhD I started my academic career in coal country, working in an economic research center at Marshall University in West Virginia. It …
Preserve women’s history, inspire others
by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch For me, a highlight of 2020 has been chairing the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission. The commission was created to …