Deborah Daniels: Law enforcement is critical but reforms are necessary December 10, 2021 | Deborah Daniels There is never an excuse for vigilantism in the name of societal protection.
Jennifer Wagner: Battling the ‘anger industrial complex’ December 10, 2021 | Jennifer Wagner Chartier/ Special to IBJ To quote a Luke Bryan song from a couple of years back, ‘I believe most people are good.
Brad Rateike: Let nostalgia prompt you to reach out to a friend December 10, 2021 | Brad Rateike Even the most introverted and isolated among us appreciate knowing that someone is thinking of us.
Michael Leppert: All I want for Christmas are these five little things December 10, 2021 | Michael Leppert May my next president, governor, mayor—or all three—be a woman.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Lawmakers should start process of making pot legal December 10, 2021 | Abdul-Hakim Shabazz A poll taken in September shows that most Republicans in Indiana favor some form of legalization when it comes to marijuana.
Shariq Siddiqui: Increase in giving is not uniformly felt December 10, 2021 | Shariq Siddiqui / Special to IBJ This list suggests further investment is needed in minority-led not-for-profits at the grassroots level.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Republicans are protecting the unvaccinated December 10, 2021 | Karen Celestino-Horseman There is no more selfish act than refusing to be vaccinated.
Una Osili: Expand worldwide access to vaccine to help all December 10, 2021 | Una Osili Global collaboration should prioritize vaccine equity and the sharing of effective public-health measures.
Curt Smith: COVID is leading to changes in how kids are educated December 10, 2021 | Curt Smith / Special to IBJ Parents are choosing to leave government-run schools in droves
Dr. Richard Feldman: COVID is a public-health battle, not a cultural one December 10, 2021 | Dr. Richard Feldman Individual liberties are never absolute, always balanced with the common good.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Show gratitude for health professionals, educators December 10, 2021 | Claire Fiddian-Green We are incredibly lucky to have these everyday heroes in our local hospitals and schools.
Letter: Forefront column unfair to Fauci December 16, 2021 What is not questionable, is the more folks are vaccinated, the less chance of infection from current or new variants.
PRI Trade Show producer acquires building in Speedway January 10, 2022 | IBJ Staff The organization behind the world’s largest racing trade show has purchased an office/industrial building in Speedway where it plans to open a headquarters for its new membership program.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Can the state’s COVID data be trusted? Most definitely. January 14, 2022 | Dr. Richard Feldman Attorney General Todd Rokita’s words are harmful, irresponsible and unconscionable.
Todd Rokita: Lack of transparency raises questions about data January 14, 2022 | Todd Rokita I learned long ago that good leadership means maintaining trust.
Deborah Daniels: Put the welfare of others first. Get vaccinated. January 14, 2022 | Deborah Daniels What has happened to the testing supply chain? Another federal ‘Operation Warp Speed’ is needed, immediately.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Need an idea? Let’s lower college tuition for all January 14, 2022 | Rep. Ed DeLaney / Special to IBJ Half of our college students end up with debt, with average debt for those Hoosier college students at about $27,000.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Dashboard is critical to improving K-12 outcomes January 14, 2022 | Claire Fiddian-Green While all Indiana GPS indicators are important, two of the most critical are early literacy and median income.
Jim Shella: The justice system is one part of government that works January 14, 2022 | Jim Shella / Special to IBJ We need cameras in courtrooms in Indiana so the public can see how the system works.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: A resolution for 2022—keep an open mind January 14, 2022 | Abdul-Hakim Shabazz I’ve always believed that social media is the best way for the misinformed to reach the uninformed.
