Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Here’s what to expect at the Statehouse this year
Are there circumstances that cause an issue to jump from something … in the background to something that’s having its moment?
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Claire Fiddian-Green: We must increase FAFSA completion to boost economy
Indiana’s current FAFSA completion rate is 32.5%, which ranks 35th nationally.
Curt Smith: Vivek Ramaswamy is a rising conservative star
Whatever venues he chooses, Ramaswamy is a future force for conservative values and views.”
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Call me woke. History has valuable lessons to teach us.
I miss the days of civil politicians such as Richard Lugar, Lee Hamilton, Evan Bayh and Mitch Daniels.
Pierre Atlas: Acknowledging reality is not being ‘woke’
Banning DEI might score points in the culture wars, but it won’t erase the facts or the legacy of America’s history.
Brian Schutt: A recession might be right time to take the plunge
The reality is, constraints can be a catalyst for creativity. Or as the cliche goes, “Necessity is the mother of invention.”
Brad Rateike: Mark and DeLaine Emmert are all class
Being a good neighbor is difficult to fake, and they were great neighbors.
Una Osili: We need to track racial-equity progress, keep going
Tyre Nichols’ brutal death at the hands of those charged with protecting him reminds us of the tragic burden of stalled reforms.
Marshawn Wolley: I’m eyeing the future this Black History Month
We have the potential to have multiple Black candidates for mayor in this municipal election cycle.
Shariq Siddiqui: What we can learn from other global communities
Training highly diverse audiences globally requires a special skill set that goes beyond scientific knowledge and professional curriculums.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Remembering Len Betley, a community leader
He believed big impact often comes from multiple, seemingly small or mundane actions taken over the course of many years.
Deborah Daniels: Tim Morrison was a man, lawyer who stood out
He was universally respected by those in the justice system.
Jim Shella: Colts need to earn back my season-ticket money
The Colts have been mismanaged for the last several years and, in particular, in 2022.
Dana Black: Bills address issues affecting Black Hoosiers
For some, just the mere presence of Black folk is a personal affront.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Like alcohol, legalizing marijuana is inevitable
If legalization is unfeasible, at least decriminalize marijuana.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Will Republicans give us levelheaded leadership?
So we have no choice but to look at the 2024 Republican field (announced and anticipated) for some glimmer of hope that our state might have decent, levelheaded leadership for the next four years—and the foreseeable future.
Brad Rateike: Huckabee Sanders will be an incredible governor
Being White House press secretary is the hardest job in D.C., and Sarah was the epitome of grace under fire.
Curt Smith: With majority, here’s what Republicans should do
The next few months are filled with promise and peril for both the nation and the nascent conservative House majority.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: McCarthy’s election as speaker comes at a cost
There is no question the House train is headed toward a collision.
Deborah Daniels: It’s time to make bold decisions for public health
Indiana’s per capita spending on public health in 2019 was $55; the national average was $91.