Karen Celestino-Horseman: Lessons I learned at home during the pandemic
“The universe gave me the gift of a year to complete the task, so how much did I get done? Nothing.”
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Michael Leppert: Create a healthy personal perspective while job hunting
“Take the time to create your own clear perspective in every possible way while you are updating your resume or shopping for that new interview suit.”
Jim Shella: Good customer service is still in style
“What grates on me more than anything are store employees who disregard the customer.”
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: America is not a racist country
America is not a racist country. America is a country that has racists in it, but it is not a racist country.
Marshawn Wolley: America should strive to be anti-racist
“After all, not being racist isn’t the same as being anti-racist.”
Brad Rateike: Gov’s new initiative encourages local collaboration
Like I said, there is political calm here in Indiana, and our state is in great shape because of it—all things considered.
Jennifer Wagner: Candidates should report contributions more regularly
“Instead of focusing on timing, let’s make the process more transparent by requiring donations be reported within seven days of receipt.”
Dr. Richard Feldman: Session falls short on health care bills
“The session was notable for what was not considered or did not survive the session; many bills were simply put off until next year.”
Claire Fiddian-Green: State should invest in emotional needs of students
“One critical support that K-12 schools can provide for students is the intentional development of social-emotional learning competencies.”
Deborah Daniels: Passage of police-reform law is commendable
“One of the provisions of the act most likely to be impactful is the new requirement of de-escalation training.”
Dana Black: New policing law is a step in the right direction
“The bipartisan legislation takes aim at reforming Indiana’s law enforcement by requiring de-escalation training and other provisions for officer conduct.”
Riley Parr: Republicans must start righting progressive agendas
“I suspect another time for choosing is fast approaching—because … if people don’t, 2+2 will soon equal 5.”
Curt Smith: A letter to Georgians: Stay steadfast
“Our experience here confirms that the organizations attacking our residents and elected leaders did not carry through on their threats.”
Curt Smith: Falling church membership should be societal concern
God help us if this trend continues and is not reversed by the faith community’s extraordinary success in helping us navigate the pandemic and the cultural crosswinds that come from growing secularization.
Marshawn Wolley: It’s time to recognize powerful Black women
It’s also important to recognize quiet-but-emerging powerhouses in the Black community.
Dana Black: Take the time to learn about the history of racism
Mamie Till shared the images of her son because, as she said, “I wanted the world to see what they did to my baby.”
Una Osili: We must work together to stop violence, hate
Here in Indiana, we must raise awareness and deal with the legacy of discrimination and other forms of exclusion. Asian Americans span vastly different migration experiences and socio-economic backgrounds.
Jennifer Wagner: Session’s end marks time for credit taking—let’s not
Our Founding Fathers set up a political system where one person actually can’t do it all.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Who can call special legislative session? Not lawmakers
The state constitution makes it clear that only the governor has the authority to call a special session.
Jim Shella: There’s no crisis; elections are secure
Our democracy is under attack from the inside.