Brian Schutt: Two cheers for the Electoral College
While imperfect, its longevity of existence is itself an endorsement of its design.
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George Gemelas: Post-election, we need creativity, commitment and a plan
It’s essential in the period we’re now in that new citizens step up, make time and act.
Marshawn Wolley: The election is over. What does the US do now?
The rhetoric on both sides of the national conversation was too hot.
Brad Rateike: Not happy with election results? Get involved.
We are privileged to be happy on Election Day, and we are privileged to be disappointed on Election Day.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Indy, it’s time to look ahead to the 2027 elections
If you’re even remotely plugged into local politics, you know several folks other than Shackleford have been jockeying to be Indy’s next chief executive for quite some time.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: The election is past; now what for America?
Historically, America has shown itself to be strong, with the ability to come together in times of crisis.
Jim Shella: The presidential campaign is over. But issues remain.
With politicians from both parties promising tax cuts, somebody needs to figure out some priorities. Quickly.
Curt Smith: Bezos’ decision not to endorse underscores media problem
The real journalistic enterprise is truth telling, not describing or cooperating with reality.
Dr. Richard Feldman: For Medicare, go the traditional route and avoid Part C
MAPs are notorious for substantial use of prior approval and subsequent denials for medical services.
Pierre Atlas: One year after Oct. 7 and no peace in sight
It was the deadliest attack on Israel since its founding in 1948 and the deadliest single day for Jews since the Holocaust.
Dana Black: Re-electing Donald Trump is a threat to democracy
Has so much time passed that we no longer look at the character of the person seeking the highest office in the land?
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Campaigns: Here’s a guide for winning an election
Voters have to feel like you’ve got their back, that they can trust you to do right by them.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: For your polling pleasure: Where races stand
Polls are not predictions; they are snapshots in time.
Brad Rateike: We must demand our leaders listen, engage
We are not electing a chief debater, we are electing a commander-in-chief.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Your vote matters. Don’t vote by rote this election.
When you vote for statewide or national office, at least believe that the candidate you choose deserves your vote.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Republicans have double-faulted education finance
Let us not assume that more is being spent on education in total.
Whitley Yates: Digital democracy: A new public forum for discourse
Algorithms dictate what goes viral and whose voices are heard, raising concerns about fairness in political discourse.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Lessons to attract and retain young talent
We must build the type of city where young people want to live, and we must make sure they know about it.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Should we reduce nicotine in combustible tobacco?
A big question is whether to reduce nicotine to minimal levels abruptly or gradually.
Shariq Siddiqui: How do Muslim Hoosiers practice zakat?
Muslim Hoosiers are highly diverse, consisting of African Americans, Hispanics, whites, Arabs and Asians—with no one group being a majority.