Jennifer Wagner: Five ways to make 2021 a better year
We need empathy … like we’ve never needed it before if we’re ever going to rebuild trust in one another and in our political system.
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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Social media, free speech and censorship
I believe in the free marketplace of ideas and that competing ideas can keep each other in check.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: An example to live by
When I get anxious, I remind myself that I have a roof over my head, food on my table and, for now, a paycheck. All I have to do is move forward, one day at a time. No more, no less.
Brad Rateike: To win, candidates must focus on their own brands
Pro tip: Define what you stand for.
Riley Parr: What does unity really mean?
It’s telling that those most loudly calling for unity are the ones who spent four years doing everything they could to undermine Trump.
Pierre Atlas: Republican leaders need to give Biden a chance
Biden, moderate in temperament and empathetic in character, is uniquely qualified to reach across the chasm.
Deborah Daniels: Can we get past this period of anger?
The vote reveals the depth of the polarization we face as a nation.
Dana Black: Harris represents the many women changing politics
Kamala Harris’ biracial heritage provides the visual inspiration that can inspire all girls.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Biden won fair and square—and other election musings
If Libertarians play their cards right, they can grow their status as a political party in Indiana.
Curt Smith: Republicans, Democrats both have key wins
The GOP increased its already strong hold on the map-making process that will define legislative districts for the coming decade.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Trump is wrong: There is no massive voter fraud
Segments of the American public will completely distrust the electoral system and believe that their vote does not matter.
Jennifer Wagner: Next Democratic chairman face huge challenges
Democrats need someone in the top job who can keep the lights on and spirits high while figuring out what comes next.
Jim Shella: It’s time to make it easier to vote in Indiana
Every voter who was in those long lines this fall should have killed the time by calling lawmakers and demanding immediate changes in the law.
Michael Leppert: Time to move past election and refocus pandemic fight
It turns out the pandemic wasn’t a political stunt. It really is killing people.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Political interference has shaken faith in CDC, FDA
CDC scientists were intimidated, silenced and their expertise marginalized with the message that the administration’s changes were not optional.
Marshawn Wolley: It’s no surprise Blacks are skeptical of latest efforts
While folks might get an A for effort, the results of diversity and inclusion initiatives have been a failure benefitting almost everyone except Blacks.
Jennifer Wagner: We have another chance to do what’s right
Have we finally—after four painful years—reached the point where enough is enough?
Marshawn Wolley: Diversity and inclusion make for good business
We know everyone has implicit bias—which raises the challenge of figuring out how to manage it in order to arrive at bias-free decisions.
Shariq Siddiqui: The case for diversity in the Legislature
Informed public policy that is inclusive of the diverse views of our state’s residents is better public policy.
Michael Leppert: Gender diversity in public office isn’t good enough
I consider myself a feminist, and that is not just sycophantic rhetoric aimed at all the strong women in my life.