Ed DeLaney: Gerrymandering made way for Republican in-fighting
Gerrymandering has allowed a modest-sized majority to convert itself to a supermajority.
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Star Parker: The cost of Biden’s big government? Freedom
If what Biden wants is opportunity for every American, government policy should aim to encourage economic growth.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Something needs to be done about city’s murder rate
Had someone had better aim, or had Indianapolis not had a really good medical infrastructure, our murder numbers would be a lot higher.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: A little advice for the graduates
“For example, don’t believe everything everyone tells you. Do your homework on important issues.”
Pierre Atlas: Middle East conflict requires two-state solution
I believe the solution lies in two secure and viable states, sharing Jerusalem.
Shariq Siddiqui: We must mourn lives lost in Middle East conflict
It is not antisemitic to criticize Israeli policies or to express solidarity with the cause of Palestinian rights.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Virus restrictions, masks should stay for now
Public health officials have never relied on people to act responsibly or prudently. That’s why we have public health regulations.
Jim Shella: The case for vaccination: Bob, 50, dies of COVID-19
Bob fell ill. Seriously ill. After a few days, he went to the emergency room. … Things never got better.
Michael Leppert: The government does much we don’t understand
I am looking forward to the time the vaccines that have received FDA emergency authorization receive “full FDA approval.”
Curt Smith: Indiana poised to emerge from pandemic strong
Many more changes are ahead. Many daunting challenges remain.
Ed DeLaney: State budget leaves out higher education institutions
The supermajority was ill-prepared for this largesse. It has had only two ideas: Cut taxes and build the surplus. There were too many dollars for this.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Eliminating digital divide requires connectivity for all
Internet connectivity is a requirement for those needing to participate in e-learning, access health care remotely, find employment and more.
Marshawn Wolley: Racial equity work must continue
We’ve been here before, but if we embrace the necessity for change and accountability, it can be different this time.
Jennifer Wagner: Democrats need to focus on ‘purple’ areas
The hard part … is setting expectations about where we can win—and where we can’t.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Indy Pride must support LGBTQ police officers
The LGBTQ community has strenuously fought long and hard against stereotyping and yet it now is condoning stereotyping of law enforcement officers.
Deborah Daniels: Labels keep us from having rational discussion
It seems to me that, if we avoided divisive labels like ‘gun control,’ it might be possible to have a more reasoned debate on at least some issues.
Riley Parr: The Republican Party is not dead
The political and societal climate today bears striking resemblance to the climate nearly 100 years ago that led to economically progressive Republicans.
Dana Black: America is divided—it always has been
The events of the past six months have drawn a line down the stars and stripes.
Brad Rateike: Reprieve from politics was short-lived
Though I might have my opinion on who the morning-line favorite will be in the 2024 GOP primary, the horses have not yet been loaded into the gate.
Ed DeLaney: America’s gun culture prevents real change
“The core idea behind conservative support for red-flag laws is that the problem is not with the gun, but with people.”