Karen Tallian: It’s time to decriminalize marijuana possession
Marijuana use is becoming more and more normalized and widely accepted.
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A prosecutor and a lawmaker debate the Marion County prosecutor’s decision to ignore marijuana possession charges. Other columnists tackle race issues in Indianapolis, the need for Tobacco 21 legislation and the state of religious liberty.
Jarrod Holtsclaw: Prosecutors take oath to uphold all laws
There should be a consequence for committing an act that the state Legislature has deemed a crime.
Forefront
Randall T. Shepard: Indiana is example of why Warren tax is bad idea
Most Americans are savvy enough to know that the Warren tax would soon enough be headed their way.
Jim Shella: Effort to education electorate is noble, needs help
Les Zwirn has located a couple of foundations willing to fund efforts to increase political literacy but only when it’s disconnected from electoral politics. He calls that ironic.
Marshawn Wolley: Black Indy is dying; candidates should pay attention
A politician can’t stop the black community’s efforts at helping itself—a partner in city hall only helps.
Jennifer Wagner: This election deserves your attention
When politics becomes politics as usual, bad things happen, especially as media outlets that employ paid government watchdogs continue to cut their rosters.
Deborah Daniels: It’s time to make Indy metro area a priority
The truth is that the rural communities will surely fail if central Indiana as a region is less than strong and vibrant.
Riley Parr: Left’s ‘solutions’ often fail to address the problems
Too often critics of the free enterprise system conflate maximizing profits with maximizing profits at all costs.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Indy is my kind of town—let’s keep it that way
We are not going to give it up to criminals and vagrants without a fight.
Danny Lopez: Let’s get Gen Z excited about what makes us great
The notion that we know better, while in some cases true, is not license to disregard or dismiss.
Curt Smith: Religious liberty cases are trending the right way
This new day is especially important for Catholic and evangelical Christians, the core of the “despicable” and “deplorable” crowd out of favor with the reigning cultural elites in government, academia and national media. Even though outcasts, we wonder why hostility toward our beliefs grows among some Americans.
Glenda Ritz: Let’s end use of test scores to decide A-F grade
The state’s letter grades don’t take into account the safe and caring learning environment for each child.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Congress should pass Tobacco 21 legislation now
This legislation is an important part of the comprehensive effort to prevent youth initiation of a lifelong deadly addiction.
Pierre Atlas: The existential question of Israel’s Arab minority
Israel’s Arab minority does not enjoy the same socioeconomic opportunities or civic equality with the Jewish majority.
Michael Leppert: Impeachment is right, if Democrats stay the course
This is nothing for anyone to celebrate. It is a crisis.
Jennifer Ping: Subcommittee hears how Ivy Tech gets it right
Students will utilize career exploration and clarity tools and labor market data to select a program aligned with their interests, skill sets and desired wage and employment goals.
Brad Rateike: Here’s how a little passion goes a long way
When I meet someone new, I treat that conversation as an informal, internal race to find something I have in common with him/her.
Steve Sanders: Will the courts protect LGBT rights at work?
These Title VII cases raise compelling issues about sexuality, the effectiveness of our democratic process and the state of LGBTQ equality.
Jennifer Hallowell: Results-driven leadership in Lawrence deserves praise
Lawrence is often overshadowed by Indianapolis and other cities in central Indiana.
Dana Black: LGBT individuals face social challenges in aging
It is not uncommon for many in the LGBTQ+ community to feel alone and isolated as we age and our health starts to deteriorate.
Adrianne Slash: It’s time elected officials do better for black Indy
We cannot ignore the fact that in Marion County, communities of color aren’t faring as well as the white community.
Gary Varvel: ABA team owner Tyrone Brown’s second-chance Lyons
Brown envisions the Lyons becoming a feeder system to NBA or professional teams overseas.