Dr. Richard Feldman: There’s a horrific price to pay for reopening too early
As mitigation is relaxed, there will certainly be increases in cases and mortality again.
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Michael Leppert: Gaining perspective from the trip through the tunnel
The pandemic taught us how many have this luxurious work-from-home option, but more painfully, how many don’t.
Riley Parr: An identity crises, China and other virus outcomes
We should be wary of those who would use this crisis as an excuse to foist a much more expansive government upon us.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Hoosiers split on state, federal response to COVID-19
About 54% of respondents said the state is on the right track, while only 49% thought the country was going in the right direction.
Jennifer Wagner: The pandemic is changing politics—maybe for a while
Regardless of whether you do so in person or by mail, please make sure you actually cast a ballot.
Pierre Atlas: Leaders matter. On coronavirus, Trump is a failed leader.
Trump is arguably the only president in American history who lacks the capacity to feel empathy—or even the ability to fake it.
Curt Smith: The pandemic is forcing us to stop tolerating stupid
We are indeed interdependent, and there is dignity in all work.
Michael Leppert: White House briefings remind me of children lying
As we collectively watch the COVID-19 pandemic evolve, the daily briefings from the White House have been reduced to exercises in verbal deceit.
Sid Mishkin: In a time of crisis, where is our leader?
The president should do his job, not pass it off to the states.
Marshawn Wolley: Virus crisis exacerbates existing racial gaps
We know the economy is sick now—but it’s been unhealthy for large segments of the community even in good times.
Curt Smith: The way Indiana defines ‘pro-life’ in coronavirus crisis
We value life over commerce, we readily invest wealth and will suffer sharp economic harm … to save lives.
Deborah Daniels: Putting our freedoms on hold for the common good
We are facing an enemy that could take four or five times as many U.S. lives as World War II—but only if it is not carefully managed.
Jennifer Wagner: Question officials—but for now, do it from home
If we do not heed warnings based on science and math, many more among us will fall ill, and some will die.
Riley Parr: Stepping up for a cause far bigger than any one of us
Scarcity does actually exist. Resources are not limitless and must be prioritized.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: COVID-19 brings out the best (and worst) in us
Coronavirus is like alcohol, money and power. It shows who among us are the flowers who could use a dousing of Roundup.
Gary Varvel: Why this evangelical will vote for Trump again
I must admit I have a love/hate relationship with this president. I love his conservative policies, but I hate his foul language, name-calling and deficit spending.
Bill Oesterle: It’s time to increase Indiana’s voter turnout
According to the 2019 Indiana Civic Health Index, Indiana is stuck in the bottom 10 of states for voter turnout. That’s embarrassing.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Session has health care wins but misses, too
The federal government performed the heavy lifting in accomplishing what the Indiana Legislature could not.
Shariq Siddiqui: Loving philanthropy and humanity during a crisis
We must find a way to confront a new challenge that risks infecting and killing many.
Richard Feldman: COVID-19 will test beleaguered public health system
This latest health threat should be a reminder of the value of supporting public health on the federal, state and local levels.