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Aspire Column: How chambers helped build the American economy

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As we celebrate the nation’s birthday and reflect on its political history and evolution, it is a great time to learn about the history and evolution of America’s chambers of commerce and how they shaped the existing economic system of today.

Brian Howey: Can Mike Pence win the Indiana GOP primary?

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In 1968, former Vice President Richard Nixon pulled off what no other modern candidate for the White House had done — he won the presidency without carrying his home state primary.

JCPL Column: Girls Inc., JCPL plan period product drive

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Part of Johnson County Public Library’s mission is connecting people with resources. Recently the library has partnered with Girls Inc. of Johnson County, or GIJC, to collect period products to distribute through Johnson County schools, food pantries, non-profit organizations, detention centers and jails.

Norman Knight: Sometimes life gets in the way

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Well, now it seems our home internet is not working. That wouldn’t be so terrible except on this particular day my plans were to be enmeshed in the digital world.

Michael Hicks: July 4th and American-style conservatism

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Independence weekend is a time to do many things. Among first-rate fireworks and barbecue, I find time to re-read the Declaration of Independence. It’s a small thing, but it reminds me of so much that is of existential importance. This weekend I’ll also torture my kids with long talks about political philosophy and the future of conservative thought.

Niki Kelly: Gas tax increases as predictable as fireworks in July

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When fireworks and flags roll around, so do Indiana’s gas tax hikes.

John Krull: A court that comforts the comfortable and afflicts the afflicted

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It’s time to stop pretending this U.S. Supreme Court cares about anything but protecting power and privilege.

Dick Wolfsie: A hard floor night

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It was our 43rd anniversary and I decided to take Mary Ellen to a local art show and stay downtown in a bed and breakfast. My wife loves B&Bs so I was sure she would enjoy the evening.

Ryan Trares: Eight is great

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The circus comes to the Trares household this weekend.

Bud Herron: Bridging the generation gap within

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America is not acclaimed worldwide as a land of respect for elders.