AltWeeklies Wire
Balancing gun rights with public safetynew
You don't need a Russian assault rifle to fend off a home invader or someone who's trying to rob you on the street and you most certainly do not need thousands of rounds of ammunition in order to do so.
NUVO |
Steve Hammer |
12-20-2012 |
Commentary
Absentee lies, satellite dreamsnew
The 2012 election presents a restrictive environment for Indiana's electorate.
NUVO |
Steve Hammer |
09-26-2012 |
Commentary
Taking the radical right to the furthest extremenew
The Romney-Ryan ticket is a middle finger directed at the 99 percent ...
NUVO |
Steve Hammer |
09-05-2012 |
Commentary
Tags: Paul Ryan
Pussy Riot's punishment ominous omennew
Russia's response to dissent is heavy handed, but our national tendency to blacklist people who make controversial statements also betrays our principles of freedom of expression.
NUVO |
Steve Hammer |
08-23-2012 |
Commentary
Romney's record will hurt himnew
With less than 100 days until the presidential election, the public opinion polls would have us believe the race is close, that Romney is neck and neck with Obama. I'm not so sure.
Tags: Barack Obama
A Return to Un-United Statesnew
While much of the United States will spend Independence Day drinking, grilling burgers, using illegal fireworks or all of those things, I'll be thinking about the Supreme Court.
NUVO |
Steve Hammer |
06-27-2012 |
Commentary
Losing Lugarnew
The radical right reflect poorly on the rest of us.
NUVO |
Steve Hammer |
05-17-2012 |
Commentary
Hammer: King's legacy needs tendingnew
For all of our progress, Indianapolis is still a deeply segregated city. And King's spirit is alive among us, imploring us to stay on task.
NUVO |
Steve Hammer |
04-05-2012 |
Commentary
Super Bowl Post-Mortemnew
Odds favor your paycheck being the same after the Super Bowl as it was before.
Welcome to Indy! Now please go home.new
We are the drones who must endure your invasion and somehow survive it.
Tags: Super Bowl XLVI
A Local's Guide to the Super Bowlnew
The influx of tourists screwing up your commute? Have fun by answering visitors' questions in the most obtuse way possible - they're Patriots fans, for God's sake!
Tags: Super Bowl XLVI
The Meaning of Dr. King Daynew
It's worth your while to take a few moments to reflect on the legacy of this remarkable man who endured such suffering... We owe him immensely.
NUVO |
Steve Hammer |
01-11-2012 |
Commentary
Tags: Martin Luther King Day
The Ballad of Herman Cainnew
For commentators and comedians, Herman Cain was a gift that kept on giving.
Fear and Loathing at Lucas Oilnew
In another city the Colts' misfortune would cause headlines of outrage, demands of immediate change; but in Indianapolis it brings hope for our future.
