Mike Roeder: Remove federal barriers to new power generation
The federal government has created a challenging dynamic for the energy industry.
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This month, columnists debate what Indiana needs to do to ensure we have the energy needed to fuel our growing economy. Plus, Deborah Daniels writes that women are not rising fast enough. And Jim Shella details why Caitlin Clark is having so much impact.
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Kerwin Olson: Let’s harness distributed energy sources to power grid
None of these benefits will be realized unless a complete overhaul of Indiana energy policy is initiated.
George Gemelas: Beware of crude solutions in our hot energy debate
Given the stakes, Hoosier residents and business owners deserve the clearest conversation possible.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Federal attitude toward marijuana is changing
Reclassification is reflective of the evolving public acceptance of marijuana and the tremendous support for legalization.
Sen. Rodric Bray: Reclassifying marijuana isn’t a panacea for legalization
Marijuana tax collections as a percentage of state budgets were, at the highest, a meager 1.6% in 2023.
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Jim Shella: Here’s why Caitlin Clark matters to the WNBA
She sets an example for young girls to follow. That’s how you grow the game.
Brian Schutt: The decline of parties has led to decline in politics
Beyond federal reform, instituting ideas like ranked-choice voting into the primary process could be beneficial.
George Hornedo: Combating extremism in Indiana
We saw how quickly too many in the Republican Party fell in line when Donald Trump entered the picture.
Dana Black: White Christian nationalism has no place in politics
In plain text, the Constitution states more than once that we are not a Christian nation.
Curt Smith: Beckwith’s win is affirmation of grassroots politics
Beckwith’s passionate patriotism prevailed over the pragmatic positions so often on display at GOP functions.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: I wish politics were a bit more like swimming
These days, politics feels more like competitive eating, where you shove as much food as you can.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Society needs to be on guard for next pandemic
Influenza is an unpredictable virus; monitoring for worrisome genetic changes is essential.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Is marijuana already legal in Indiana? Practically.
For all practical purposes, marijuana is legal in Indiana because our adjacent neighbors have legalized it.
Claire Fiddian-Green: A new pathway to prepare more students for careers
College serves less than half of each high school graduating class in America.
Marshawn Wolley: Police policy restricting, not banning, chokeholds is step back
The process used to determine how people are policed did not include civilians.
Shariq Siddiqui: How houses of worships can increase giving
Find ways to create greater transparency and demonstrate impact. No one is perfect.
Deborah Daniels: Women are rising—but not fast enough
We are just not where we should be at this point in our nation’s history.
Brad Rateike: You don’t have to be a parent to impact kids
I learn from these young people as well.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Note to IEDC: Remember to look before you LEAP
The LEAP project takes the ever-growing idea of using public funds to spur private investment to a whole new scale.
Curt Smith: Family reunion is special time every summer
If you or your loved ones are in a position to catalyze or create such an event, I’d strongly encourage it.
Marshawn Wolley: Four years later, we reflect on George Floyd’s impact
While the Black community remains at the bottom of the best statistics and top of the worst statistics, a resilient community continues to fight.
Brian Schutt: Competition seeds future entrepreneurs in our soil
As a byproduct, thousands of business ideas have been formed, and an estimated 60 businesses have been started by these teen founders.
Shariq Siddiqui: We need to rethink the way we view the poor
They sought to practice philanthropy with the little resources they had to uplift people around them.
Brad Rateike: You need to visit Lucas Oil this month. Here’s why.
This month, Indianapolis is not going to host average swimmers. We are going to host the elite, the best in the country.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Suburbs offer opportunity to Indy Eleven
It might not feel like it for fans who’ve had the rug pulled out from under them, but the Indy Eleven might have the upper hand here.