Jennifer Wagner: Our daughters need more political role models
It’s hard not to want to show—instead of just telling—a young person that she can do the same things boys can when she grows up.
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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: When east meets west—on Market Street, that is
Anyone who cares about due process or protecting taxpayers should really be cheering for the west end of Market Street.
Curt Smith: Conservatives are real winners of RFRA battle
RFRA is a shield to protect the faithful from government, not a sword to harm others. We were right and the left was wrong, again.
Deborah Daniels: Kobe Bryant’s legacy is complicated
When one has engaged in such egregious conduct, is redemption possible? Can living a good life overcome what was not a youthful mistake, but rather the commission of a heinous crime?
Jim Shella: Life change reveals how tech has made things easier
Most of the technological improvements that have benefited me in the last few months are recent developments. Five years ago, I would have been forced to rely entirely on family and friends to help with routine tasks.
Marshawn Wolley: A nation wrestling with complexities of past, present
The idea that a place can be more than its problems both is compelling and does not surrender concerns about injustices, real or perceived.
Una Osili: Racial gaps in entrepreneurship exacerbate inequality
The venture sector is 87% white—and only 4% African American and Latino.
John McDonald: We need to turn around entrepreneurism in Indiana
Wouldn’t it be great if all of our state’s experienced entrepreneurs would take budding leaders under their wing and help them avoid the avoidable?
Deborah Hearn Smith: Greed, power are overshadowing real needs
Even in the current darkness, hope must be maintained.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Leaving a legacy: Lessons from two role models
Define your purpose in life. Work hard to achieve it. Invest in your personal relationships.
Cameron Carter: Nostalgia not enough to save Indiana Beach
Redevelopment is key, but will Apex sit and hold like the value-extruding, balance-sheet enterprise it seems to be?
Adrianne Slash: We must come together to serve Indy’s youth
Stepping up can empower a generation. Let’s do that.
Jennifer L. Ping: Indiana needs policies that support pregnant women
More women than ever are working and are the primary income earners for their families in Indiana.
Ed DeLaney: Blaming the rural folks for Republican inaction
If you have gerrymandered districts and long-serving members from safe, rural districts, you get ‘rural rule.
Brad Rateike: Everyone needs a mentor—and a champion
The true champion model is meant to encourage, support and reward authentic virtue, competence and accomplishment.
Sid Mishkin: Democrats can’t be picky in race to beat Trump
We can work on our differences after the election.
Dana Black: Voter ID laws part of long history voter suppression
No matter your political affiliation, you should want all eligible citizens to have access to the ballot.
Beverly Gard: Protecting Indiana’s precious water resources
No amount of regulation can prevent irresponsibility or carelessness.
Gary Varvel: Here’s how to address Indy’s startling homicide rate
Washington believed national morality required religious principles to guide people to make moral decisions.
Steve Sanders: Ball State erred in handling of professor
A serious university demonstrates fairness and due process before taking punitive action against a faculty member or student.