COMMUNITY COMMENT: Election to be referendum on GOP
The General Assembly is about to undergo a major face-lift. I'm not talking about new construction. I'm talking about destruction — partisan destruction, in fact.
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LETTER: Solution is simple to control spending
The government and Congress all talk about the "entitlement" programs like they are gifts to all of us "freeloaders" that paid into those programs for 45-50 years.
The government and Congress all talk about the "entitlement" programs like they are gifts to all of us "freeloaders" that paid into those programs for 45-50 years.
EDITORIAL: Jetways would polish gateway to our city for air passengers
In recent years, we have talked at length here about improving the gateways into Evansville
In recent years, we have talked at length here about improving the gateways into Evansville
EDITORIAL: Bill to test welfare recipients stumbles
An Indiana House legislative initiative to force drug testing upon welfare recipients and on state lawmakers appears to have tripped over a speed bump in a Senate committee. It'd best
An Indiana House legislative initiative to force drug testing upon welfare recipients and on state lawmakers appears to have tripped over a speed bump in a Senate committee. It'd best
EDITORIAL: Feds don't want you driven to distraction
Americans are both sociable and gadget-obsessed. While these traits have led to many exciting innovations, when combined with driving a car, they may be lethal
Americans are both sociable and gadget-obsessed. While these traits have led to many exciting innovations, when combined with driving a car, they may be lethal
COMMUNITY COMMENT: Council ignores writer's wisdom, kicks out a few too many 'buts'
Garret Mathews wrote many excellent articles during his career as a Courier & Press columnist, and I miss his witty, homespun way with words, always leaving readers with a thought
Garret Mathews wrote many excellent articles during his career as a Courier & Press columnist, and I miss his witty, homespun way with words, always leaving readers with a thought
COMMUNITY COMMENT: Advertising trumps school lessons on health, diet and nutrition
In 2007, the U.S. Surgeon General reported that underage consumption was a national crisis and suggested a plan for communities to prevent liquor from getting into the hands of minors,
In 2007, the U.S. Surgeon General reported that underage consumption was a national crisis and suggested a plan for communities to prevent liquor from getting into the hands of minors,
EDITORIAL: Designation would be a help to city in meth fight
If ever a city deserved the designation of a High Density Drug Trafficking Area, it is Evansville with its one-pot methamphetamine makers. It's not so much a derogatory label as
If ever a city deserved the designation of a High Density Drug Trafficking Area, it is Evansville with its one-pot methamphetamine makers. It's not so much a derogatory label as
EDITORIAL: Swiss take lead in gathering space junk
The Swiss -- and more power to them -- are building a "janitor satellite" to sweep up the growing cloud of space junk enveloping Earth.
The Swiss -- and more power to them -- are building a "janitor satellite" to sweep up the growing cloud of space junk enveloping Earth.
EDITORIAL: Smoking ban is a positive step for this old river city
Take a bow Evansville, especially the City Council. This fine old river city, with its conservative/libertarian values, took a step on Monday usually reserved for more progressive cities. The council
Take a bow Evansville, especially the City Council. This fine old river city, with its conservative/libertarian values, took a step on Monday usually reserved for more progressive cities. The council
COMMUNITY COMMENT: Shock over abduction should spur desire to halt crime
With the recent news of a child abduction in Evansville, I wanted to share some thoughts and ask for your help in educating our community
With the recent news of a child abduction in Evansville, I wanted to share some thoughts and ask for your help in educating our community
BRIAN HOWEY: Hoosier GOP's avalanche leaves Democrats reeling
GREENCASTLE, Ind. — The magnitude of Republican Statehouse gains that have Indiana Democrats lurching from disaster to catastrophe came into clearer focus on Feb. 10, when 12 House Democrats with
GREENCASTLE, Ind. — The magnitude of Republican Statehouse gains that have Indiana Democrats lurching from disaster to catastrophe came into clearer focus on Feb. 10, when 12 House Democrats with
DAN THOMASSON: Contraception crisis flares around insular, naive Obama
The current flap over mandating birth control services to employees of institutions owned or run by the Catholic Church is yet another example of mistakes brought on by political tone
The current flap over mandating birth control services to employees of institutions owned or run by the Catholic Church is yet another example of mistakes brought on by political tone
LETTER: Hoosiers got win in Super Baskets
As the state of Indiana continues to celebrate the success of hosting the Super Bowl, I would like to thank the Evansville community for the part it played in supporting
As the state of Indiana continues to celebrate the success of hosting the Super Bowl, I would like to thank the Evansville community for the part it played in supporting
LETTER: Statesman Lugar deserves support
We, in Indiana, are fortunate to have an intelligent, hardworking statesman in the U.S. Senate: Richard Lugar
We, in Indiana, are fortunate to have an intelligent, hardworking statesman in the U.S. Senate: Richard Lugar
LETTER: Big business more equal than others
When someone invests money to open a business, they pay all taxes involved, hire employees, and by doing so, contribute to the local economy. I think it is their choice
When someone invests money to open a business, they pay all taxes involved, hire employees, and by doing so, contribute to the local economy. I think it is their choice
LETTER: Contraception right has two sides
Listening to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell's rant claiming President Obama is seeking to strip employers of their religious freedom if they were required to offer birth control under the medical
Listening to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell's rant claiming President Obama is seeking to strip employers of their religious freedom if they were required to offer birth control under the medical
LETTER: Bar affair carries whiff of intrigue
Concerning the charges against City Councilman and Fire Capt. Al Lindsey, I agree with Dr. Neil Troost, as quoted in Wednesday's Courier & Press. I, too, smell a conspiracy during
Concerning the charges against City Councilman and Fire Capt. Al Lindsey, I agree with Dr. Neil Troost, as quoted in Wednesday's Courier & Press. I, too, smell a conspiracy during
