On June 11, Indy Pride returns with its first in-person festival in two years. But a controversy involving the group and IMPD highlights how much the world has changed since 2019.
Derek Robertson
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Why Indiana’s GOP Can’t Be Trumped
If the Trump-era Republican Party experienced a public, messy identity crisis, somebody forgot to tell its Indiana chapter. Like it or not, they’re remarkably unified—and set up to continue an unprecedented electoral winning streak.
Derek Robertson
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Jim Irsay Is On The Road Again
Irsay’s massive and still-growing collection went on a nine-city, two-continent touring exhibition looking for a “public-private partnership” in establishing a home for his items.
Derek Robertson
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Is It End Game For The NCAA?
After endless complaints of arbitrary and unpredictable rule enforcement, economic unfairness, and lax oversight, the question of what it would take to topple the NCAA seems almost hopelessly quixotic.
Derek Robertson
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Jim Gaffigan Is Still Standing After His Twitter Meltdown
The Chesterton native performs in Indy on November 19, the first show since the typically apolitical comedian had a Twitter meltdown about Trump.
Derek Robertson
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Half Baked: How A Would-Be Cannabis Empire Went Up In Smoke
Rebecca Raffle came to Indianapolis from Los Angeles with a story about building a cannabis empire. It was too good to be true.
Michael Rubino, Julia Spalding and Derek Robertson
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Homefield Apparel, Big Brand On Campus
The local maker of retro college athleticwear has turned a knack for social media into a license to print money.
Derek Robertson
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Please, Please, Please Join My Podcast
Monthly Weekly host Derek Robertson pitches (editor’s note: begs) his dream guests on calling into the show.
Derek Robertson
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Indiana’s Hoops Obsession In Podcast Form
In 49 other states, it’s just basketball. In Indiana, it’s, well, a podcast. Many of them, actually, befitting the state’s hoops obsession.
Derek Robertson
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Can An Indy Startup Conquer Mental Health’s Final Frontier?
MindX Sciences says its blood test could revolutionize mental health treatment — if they can convince doctors and businesses to buy in.
Derek Robertson
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How An Indiana College Democrat Blew Up Political Twitter
Every good joke has a kernel of truth.
Derek Robertson
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The ABCs of ACB
Everything you need to know about Amy Coney Barrett, Supreme Court candidate and South Bend resident.
Derek Robertson
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It’s OK That Big Ten Football Is Returning, Actually
Absent effective leadership, we’re forced to improvise through a deadly pandemic. Why should football be an exception?