Shariq Siddiqui: Give Trump supporters time to get past election
In the midst of deep polarization, you don’t find common ground by being right—you seek a place to have a conversation.
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Can the country be unified following such a bruising presidential election? Columnists Shariq Siddqui and Claire Fiddian-Green explore the idea, while Riley Parr ponders what unity means at all. Other columnists tackle voting, health policy and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Let’s focus on our shared democracy
Regardless of political views, geography, race, ethnicity, religion, income or gender, our votes all count the same.
Forefront
Brad Rateike: To win, candidates must focus on their own brands
Pro tip: Define what you stand for.
Riley Parr: What does unity really mean?
It’s telling that those most loudly calling for unity are the ones who spent four years doing everything they could to undermine Trump.
Pierre Atlas: Republican leaders need to give Biden a chance
Biden, moderate in temperament and empathetic in character, is uniquely qualified to reach across the chasm.
Deborah Daniels: Can we get past this period of anger?
The vote reveals the depth of the polarization we face as a nation.
Dana Black: Harris represents the many women changing politics
Kamala Harris’ biracial heritage provides the visual inspiration that can inspire all girls.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Biden won fair and square—and other election musings
If Libertarians play their cards right, they can grow their status as a political party in Indiana.
Curt Smith: Republicans, Democrats both have key wins
The GOP increased its already strong hold on the map-making process that will define legislative districts for the coming decade.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Trump is wrong: There is no massive voter fraud
Segments of the American public will completely distrust the electoral system and believe that their vote does not matter.
Jennifer Wagner: Next Democratic chairman face huge challenges
Democrats need someone in the top job who can keep the lights on and spirits high while figuring out what comes next.
Jim Shella: It’s time to make it easier to vote in Indiana
Every voter who was in those long lines this fall should have killed the time by calling lawmakers and demanding immediate changes in the law.
Michael Leppert: Time to move past election and refocus pandemic fight
It turns out the pandemic wasn’t a political stunt. It really is killing people.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Political interference has shaken faith in CDC, FDA
CDC scientists were intimidated, silenced and their expertise marginalized with the message that the administration’s changes were not optional.
Marshawn Wolley: It’s no surprise Blacks are skeptical of latest efforts
While folks might get an A for effort, the results of diversity and inclusion initiatives have been a failure benefitting almost everyone except Blacks.
Jennifer Wagner: We have another chance to do what’s right
Have we finally—after four painful years—reached the point where enough is enough?
Marshawn Wolley: Diversity and inclusion make for good business
We know everyone has implicit bias—which raises the challenge of figuring out how to manage it in order to arrive at bias-free decisions.
Shariq Siddiqui: The case for diversity in the Legislature
Informed public policy that is inclusive of the diverse views of our state’s residents is better public policy.
Michael Leppert: Gender diversity in public office isn’t good enough
I consider myself a feminist, and that is not just sycophantic rhetoric aimed at all the strong women in my life.
Jim Shella: Predictions about corruption have come home to roost
Everything comes with a price, and, when casinos produce huge profits, greed is sure to follow.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Amid negative pandemic news, I am vaccine-optimistic
The effort to rapidly bring an effective vaccine forward for massive distribution and inoculation has been truly amazing.
Curt Smith: We are not electing a pastor, but a president
Trump is far from my ideal for a president, but he is right for the job.