Shariq Siddiqui: Take advantage of Muslims’ generosity during Ramadan
[Muslims] are regularly reminded during this month that Prophet Muhammad was the most generous in Ramadan.
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Jim Shella: In perilous times, leaders must put ambitions aside
Democrats, who currently control the House and the Senate, have been in disarray, and the GOP sees opportunity.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Americans need to stand together
The Greatest Generation was great because people put patriotism before all else.
Dana Black: Texas order conflicts with GOP’s pursuit of liberty
Gov. Abbott, in one executive order, strips parental rights and puts the child’s life in jeopardy.
Daniels: Judge court nominee only on her qualifications
No weapon, including character assassination, now seems to be off-limits.
Marshawn Wolley: Coalition’s Black agenda sees progress, continues on
Progress is hard, and we’ve learned a lot.
Ed DeLaney: GOP’s actions discourage investment in state
If we would fund our economic development efforts and let the governor lead, we might get better results.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: At session’s end, remember to say thanks
Lawmakers don’t hear ‘well done’ as often as they hear ‘what the heck’ from their constituents, or even from the groups lobbying them.
Brad Rateike: Bowling might be the pick-me-up we all need
The beauty of bowling is that I know no one who is truly good at it.
Jim Shella: Indiana should allow casino gambling in Indianapolis
“With sports betting, there is gambling on every corner and in many households, and there is even a sports book inside Lucas Oil Stadium.”
Karen Celestino-Horseman: We can’t ignore history if we don’t want to repeat it
“Our children need to learn that going along to get along can lead to major ramifications and negative consequences.”
Marshawn Wolley: Black parents should be consulted on teaching racism
“How does one teach about American chattel slavery, Reconstruction and Jim Crow without talking about racism?”
Deborah Daniels: Shielding children from history doesn’t help them
“Shielding our children from the less-fortunate truths will not prepare them to be good citizens.”
Claire Fiddian-Green: Let’s prepare more girls for STEM careers
“Among U.S. high school senior boys, 26% planned to enter STEM careers compared with 13% of girls.”
Shariq Siddiqui: We need to expand the definition of philanthropy
“Not everyone has the resources to give money or time in formal ways. Most people are just trying to survive and help people around them to survive.”
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: I’m boosted for COVID-19 and proud of it
“More than 1.6 million Hoosiers have tested positive since March 2020 and more than 20,000 have died.”
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Energy bill would have reinvented command economy
“The supermajority is attempting to adopt a state policy on energy that would punish banks, businesses and pension funds.”
Dr. Richard Feldman: Tobacco products need to be taxed equitably
“Tax equality would minimize shifts in use to cheaper products, especially among children.”
Curt Smith: A realignment in American politics is coming
“The president’s abysmal poll numbers and the public’s sour mood leave little to debate about Democrats’ standing as we head into the midterm.”
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Pay transparency could level the playing field
“[Pay transparency] will lift the veil of salary secrecy and benefit those who’ve long been at a disadvantage when it comes to equal pay.”