Leah McGrath: Policy issues and our reactions to them are nuanced
Thoughtfulness takes time. Listening takes time. Reading more than the headline and beyond the 120 characters takes time.
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Leah McGrath: Indiana must revamp system for most vulnerable
The heartache and stress caused by an unstable system for loved ones and for the individuals with disabilities is truly heartbreaking.
Leah McGrath: Own the culture you want to see in your community
As we look around us, there is a feeling that things are not right. We see it in on TV, online and in the news. We see division widen when we should be working to find common ground. We see too much hatefulness when we should be understanding. We see fear to challenge the status […]
Leah McGrath: America is more than a snapshot in time
America is an idea, the great experiment of history, a pursuit toward liberty that never ends.
American dream shouldn’t be only for the upper 20%
On June 17, Time magazine released a report that reveals life expectancy based on ZIP code. To no surprise, yet nonetheless unsettling, data showed those living in poorer ZIP codes have a shorter life expectancy, and not by just a few years. In some places, the disparity in life expectancy is 20-plus years. This study resonated […]
Leah McGrath: Be the change you want to see; vote in local elections
It comes down to each of us making the commitment to be more civic- and community-minded.
Leah McGrath: Never too late to do right thing for our Vietnam vets
Thank you and welcome home. I can see how those words have healing power.
Leah McGrath: More important than straight A’s
Somewhere in time, we separated morality and mindfulness from academics in schools.
Leah McGrath: A teen asks, ‘What have you been doing for 20 years?’
Those leading need to have ideas and a vision, an ability to inspire.
Leah McGrath: The difference a few with a passion can make
The impact of the committee’s efforts is felt year round.
Leah McGrath: Who will carry the torch, guide the next generation?
We have become complacent in our quest to see the good, and there is still so much good.