Marshawn Wolley: Coalition’s Black agenda sees progress, continues on
Progress is hard, and we’ve learned a lot.
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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.”
Brad Rateike: A good leader anticipates needs, communicates well
“[Bosses] who have a vision, lay out the path, empower their team and execute have always been my favorite to work with.”
Pierre Atlas: Putin isn’t bluffing on Ukraine
“Putin has often said that, in his view, the collapse of the Soviet Union was the greatest catastrophe in world history.”
Dana Black: We need a Black woman on the Supreme Court
“Black women, navigating through both racism and misogyny, have been graduating from law school since 1872.”
Una Osili: Black-owned firms are increasing. Let’s support them.
“We need to bolster support for entrepreneurship in diverse communities … to address long-standing disparities in wealth.”
Michael Leppert: If we’re going to name storms, let’s do it better
“I don’t know if it’s healthy to name any storms, hurricanes or blizzards. But if we want to name the weather, let’s be creative about it.”