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.
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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.
Jim Shella: Predictions about corruption have come home to roost
Everything comes with a price, and, when casinos produce huge profits, greed is sure to follow.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Amid negative pandemic news, I am vaccine-optimistic
The effort to rapidly bring an effective vaccine forward for massive distribution and inoculation has been truly amazing.
Curt Smith: We are not electing a pastor, but a president
Trump is far from my ideal for a president, but he is right for the job.
Pierre Atlas: I will vote to return to normalcy
I will be voting against Trump, but I will also be voting for Biden.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Use your vote to tell the emperor he is naked
On the debate stage, Trump stood in all his naked glory—his bad behaviors of the past four years condensed into an hour-and-a-half spectacle.
Dana Black: Forced procedures on immigrant women is atrocious
We have lost our ability to humanize those who came to our shores seeking our help.
Jim Shella: My apolitical daughter put a Biden sign in her yard
I am left to wonder how much more quickly we would return to normal if the leadership in Washington leaned on medical science rather than polling data.
Deborah Daniels: Holcomb is showing leadership with speech on racism
Sadly, some Indiana conservatives have criticized the governor for doing what is so clearly the right thing.
Marshawn Wolley: Progress made in police reform must be protected
Progress is fragile, elusive and agonizing in its distance, and many aspects of police reform remain unfinished.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: A scratch could save America
This single election is going to define who we are as Americans and the future path of our country.
Jennifer Wagner: Virtual access to public meetings improves government
It’s a shame public meetings had to be dragged into the 21st century by a global pandemic, but more access is always a good thing.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Four steps to affordable health care for everyone in U.S.
Given there is no coherent Republican health care reform plan, fixing Obamacare would be an affordable and achievable way to proceed.
Michael Leppert: A Colts season we need now more than ever
It has been a terrible year for all of us. Our community needs something for which we can collectively cheer.
Shariq Siddiqui: Muslim Americans are rising to pandemic challenges
Muslim Americans make up only 1% of the national population, but they play a more significant role in the front lines of COVID-19.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Don’t stop at addressing digital divide for students
As we work to address barriers to eLearning, we should also use the pandemic as an opportunity to shine a light on broader inequities in K-12 education.