Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Landscape for Democrats shows uphill battle ahead
The one thing that’s clearly missing on the Democratic side: strong candidates.
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George Gemelas: Indiana must get real, specialize to win on nuclear
“We are nowhere close to being the lead state bringing this technology to bear.”
Deborah Daniels: George H.W. Bush exemplified true leadership traits
He appreciated the role of the media, which often criticized him.
Bill Taft: Stagnant Indianapolis faces civic leadership recession
I see a loss of risk-taking leadership in almost every sector of life.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Kennedy pushes fringe perspectives on public health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeatedly magnifies, misrepresents and twists facts to support his position.
Brad Rateike: There’s heart in referrals and connections
Whether you are on the giving or receiving end, take the time to make those connections count.
Curt Smith: Pro-family policies are highlight of new budget bill
Republicans would be wise to spotlight the bill’s most popular elements, two of which stand out: paid parental leave and a strengthened child tax credit.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Big budget-busting bills become law, will hurt state
Why is there no sense of urgency in our Legislature?
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Voters will have ultimate say in councilor’s fate
In law, there is direct evidence and circumstantial evidence.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: What New York’s leftward turn might mean for Indy
Mamdani’s primary win proves that conventional political wisdom is increasingly obsolete.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Is it time for a third political party? Maybe.
Maybe this is a chance to spark a new conversation about things we might be able to agree on instead of staying stuck in our trenches.
Lindsay Shipps Haake: No ifs ands or buts: Utility consumers are screwed
Make no bones about it, investor-owned utilities have it just fine.
Deborah Daniels: Another criminal code reform might be necessary
Someone might forcibly take your purse, your car or your diamond tiara, but it is still robbery.
Jim Shella: The BMV is an example of when government works
Let me argue that government can, in fact, be the solution.
Dr. Richard Feldman: We’re in a dark time for American health care
Assisting low-income individuals in obtaining health insurance is essential.
Bill Taft: Building on Indy’s educational abundance
Future economic prosperity will depend on growing and retaining talented people, and the best way to do that is to raise thriving kids who love their city.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Celebrate the new INCAP this World Youth Skills Day
I heard the same two messages about why employers engage so heavily in the education and training process starting in the 10th grade.
Dana Black: Trump presidency is going just as we warned
Voters told us we were being hyperbolic and that our American democracy will hold.
Brad Rateike: Don’t be sidelined because you can’t help everyone
We all get solicited for resources every week, whether we realize it or not.
George Gemelas: Indiana: A bellwether for America’s energy future
Energy is no longer just a monthly bill.