Jennifer Wagner: The pandemic is changing politics—maybe for a while
Regardless of whether you do so in person or by mail, please make sure you actually cast a ballot.
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Pierre Atlas: Leaders matter. On coronavirus, Trump is a failed leader.
Trump is arguably the only president in American history who lacks the capacity to feel empathy—or even the ability to fake it.
Curt Smith: The pandemic is forcing us to stop tolerating stupid
We are indeed interdependent, and there is dignity in all work.
Michael Leppert: White House briefings remind me of children lying
As we collectively watch the COVID-19 pandemic evolve, the daily briefings from the White House have been reduced to exercises in verbal deceit.
Sid Mishkin: In a time of crisis, where is our leader?
The president should do his job, not pass it off to the states.
Marshawn Wolley: Virus crisis exacerbates existing racial gaps
We know the economy is sick now—but it’s been unhealthy for large segments of the community even in good times.
Curt Smith: The way Indiana defines ‘pro-life’ in coronavirus crisis
We value life over commerce, we readily invest wealth and will suffer sharp economic harm … to save lives.
Deborah Daniels: Putting our freedoms on hold for the common good
We are facing an enemy that could take four or five times as many U.S. lives as World War II—but only if it is not carefully managed.
Jennifer Wagner: Question officials—but for now, do it from home
If we do not heed warnings based on science and math, many more among us will fall ill, and some will die.
Riley Parr: Stepping up for a cause far bigger than any one of us
Scarcity does actually exist. Resources are not limitless and must be prioritized.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: COVID-19 brings out the best (and worst) in us
Coronavirus is like alcohol, money and power. It shows who among us are the flowers who could use a dousing of Roundup.
Gary Varvel: Why this evangelical will vote for Trump again
I must admit I have a love/hate relationship with this president. I love his conservative policies, but I hate his foul language, name-calling and deficit spending.
Bill Oesterle: It’s time to increase Indiana’s voter turnout
According to the 2019 Indiana Civic Health Index, Indiana is stuck in the bottom 10 of states for voter turnout. That’s embarrassing.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Session has health care wins but misses, too
The federal government performed the heavy lifting in accomplishing what the Indiana Legislature could not.
Shariq Siddiqui: Loving philanthropy and humanity during a crisis
We must find a way to confront a new challenge that risks infecting and killing many.
Richard Feldman: COVID-19 will test beleaguered public health system
This latest health threat should be a reminder of the value of supporting public health on the federal, state and local levels.
Pierre Atlas: Super Tuesday’s political earthquake
In the coming weeks and months, we might discover that The Establishment turns out to be the bulk of the Democratic voters.
Michael Leppert: Voters don’t care too much for money—it can’t buy their love
Even Donald Trump’s victory in 2016 was not based on money raised or spent.
Shariq Siddiqui: Who will stand up for Muslim Americans?
February and March have been exhilarating and deflating times for Americans following the Democratic nomination process for president. With Super Tuesday behind us, the Democratic nomination boils down to two major sides: Sen. Bernie Sanders’ supporters and those opposing Trump. The Trump opponents have coalesced around Vice President Joe Biden. Sanders seems to have a […]
Riley Parr: Overcoming factions to pursue what matters
What may well be the greatest challenge we face is the inability to separate people from the ideas they hold.