Dr. Richard Feldman: End of Indiana’s COVID-19 restrictions was premature
This was a political decision. The governor is in a tough situation with continuing pressure from the right wing of his party to eliminate mitigation requirements.
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Gov. Eric Holcomb has nixed the state’s mask mandate. Was it too soon to make that move? Dr. Richard Feldman and Kyle Reynolds debate the question. Plus, columnists tackle gun restrictions, falling church membership, political apathy and more.
Kyle Reynolds: With vaccines for all, it is time to end mask mandates
People who are fearful of contracting the virus or who feel they’re in a high-risk demographic can choose to wear a mask.
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Curt Smith: Falling church membership should be societal concern
God help us if this trend continues and is not reversed by the faith community’s extraordinary success in helping us navigate the pandemic and the cultural crosswinds that come from growing secularization.
Marshawn Wolley: It’s time to recognize powerful Black women
It’s also important to recognize quiet-but-emerging powerhouses in the Black community.
Dana Black: Take the time to learn about the history of racism
Mamie Till shared the images of her son because, as she said, “I wanted the world to see what they did to my baby.”
Una Osili: We must work together to stop violence, hate
Here in Indiana, we must raise awareness and deal with the legacy of discrimination and other forms of exclusion. Asian Americans span vastly different migration experiences and socio-economic backgrounds.
Jennifer Wagner: Session’s end marks time for credit taking—let’s not
Our Founding Fathers set up a political system where one person actually can’t do it all.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Who can call special legislative session? Not lawmakers
The state constitution makes it clear that only the governor has the authority to call a special session.
Jim Shella: There’s no crisis; elections are secure
Our democracy is under attack from the inside.
Riley Parr: Political apathy in U.S. continues to grow
They say the mark of a failed relationship is when there’s no more fighting, because that means at least one side has stopped caring.
Pierre Atlas: Finding common ground on guns won’t be simple
The most vocal advocates on either side of the divide articulate mutually exclusive views.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: There’s no ignoring the children at our Mexican border
Studying the problems in these countries can help us better understand how to find solutions.
Deborah Daniels: It’s time for reasonable gun restrictions
Unfortunately, our polarized politics make it difficult to come to agreement on solutions.
Jennifer Rubin: Are primaries the primary problem?
Eliminating partisan primaries in favor of ranked-choice voting has been widely supported by scholars seeking to address polarization.
Star Parker: Biden, Not Trump, driving border crisis
The basic factors driving those from the Northern Triangle of Central America—Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador—to want to come to the USA are no mystery.
Brad Rateike: NCAA, hope for Indy 500 give reason to be optimistic
As indicators point to the Indianapolis 500 taking place as scheduled, the pressure is on for Hoosiers to step up and be responsible.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Banding together to fight challenges brings hope
These examples of can-do attitudes and togetherness are especially powerful in countering other recent instances of divisiveness and hate.
Michael Leppert: Human contact, connecting are on the ropes
I don’t think I have shaken anyone’s hand in over a year and, honestly, I miss it.
Jennifer Wagner: Mass transit conversation should focus on best options
The question we have to answer is whether continuing to invest in a traditional fixed-route system with full-size buses is the way of the future, especially as new technologies come online.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Fund Graduate Medical Education Board again
The economic impact of the physicians created by these programs is expected to reach $332 million by 2025.
Curt Smith: Police must be able to do their jobs during tourney
The livelihoods of thousands and the quality of life of millions will be affected by how we conduct ourselves as hosts.
Dana Black: Republicans should focus on helping Americans
Republicans can continue to use their energy to restrict voter access if they want, but all that will do is create a much angrier and determined electorate.