Dana Black: When are Republicans going to stop the madness?
From where I sit, the line has not just been crossed, it has been completely erased.
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Ed DeLaney: Let’s try chipping in to solve problems, not dropping out
These failings are the result of a lack of imagination and fear of the upcoming Republican primaries.
Deborah Daniels: Law enforcement is critical but reforms are necessary
There is never an excuse for vigilantism in the name of societal protection.
Jennifer Wagner: Battling the ‘anger industrial complex’
To quote a Luke Bryan song from a couple of years back, ‘I believe most people are good.
Brad Rateike: Let nostalgia prompt you to reach out to a friend
Even the most introverted and isolated among us appreciate knowing that someone is thinking of us.
Michael Leppert: All I want for Christmas are these five little things
May my next president, governor, mayor—or all three—be a woman.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Lawmakers should start process of making pot legal
A poll taken in September shows that most Republicans in Indiana favor some form of legalization when it comes to marijuana.
Shariq Siddiqui: Increase in giving is not uniformly felt
This list suggests further investment is needed in minority-led not-for-profits at the grassroots level.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Republicans are protecting the unvaccinated
There is no more selfish act than refusing to be vaccinated.
Una Osili: Expand worldwide access to vaccine to help all
Global collaboration should prioritize vaccine equity and the sharing of effective public-health measures.
Curt Smith: COVID is leading to changes in how kids are educated
Parents are choosing to leave government-run schools in droves
Dr. Richard Feldman: COVID is a public-health battle, not a cultural one
Individual liberties are never absolute, always balanced with the common good.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Show gratitude for health professionals, educators
We are incredibly lucky to have these everyday heroes in our local hospitals and schools.
Pierre Atlas: Romanticizing the Wild West revises history
The Old West was awash in guns, but actual gun violence was rare.
Claire Fiddian-Green: We must do more to help Hoosiers quit smoking
Quitting cigarettes and other nicotine products is hard, but it is achievable through proven cessation tools.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Rokita banned me from his press conference
If Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is a big believer in the First Amendment, as well as openness and transparency in government, he sure as heck has a funny way of showing it. Just to get you folks up to speed, a couple of weeks ago, I got a media advisory from the AG telling […]
Una Osili: Giving to racial justice causes on rise
Looking ahead, we need to ensure that this influx of funding to support racial equity reaches grassroots organizations.
Shariq Siddiqui: We all must step up giving to civil rights groups
Despite the national, regional and local examples of systemic racism, civil rights causes continue to be left behind by American philanthropy.
Jim Shella: Biden shouldn’t be denied communion
My perspective is that this has nothing to do with religion. It’s all about politics.
Brad Rateike: Use best judgment when checking phone
How do you find the proper balance between being responsive and being present, especially during a time of enhanced digital connectivity?