Let’s treat gun violence like a public health problem
We are currently entertaining changes in policy that sound good or intuitive but are not necessarily data-driven and evidenced-based.
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Marshawn Wolley: Red Line offers hope to residents trying to move up
I find some irony in the naming of the Red Line giving the legacy of redlining in the black community.
Curt Smith: A skeptical but hopeful view of the Red Line
When the system starts charging, and the weather turns cold, will folks walk blocks to the bus and give up the convenience of point-to-point driving?
Riley Parr: The real political divide is more freedom vs. less
An intended consequence for liberals is that by using government action, they hope to achieve the desired end now.
Michael Leppert: Don’t count on the ostriches to save us
Our federal government has its head buried in the sand.
Bill Oesterle: 38th Street is not a highway, but it’s treated like one
Streets are about moving people, not just cars. They are about living and commerce.
Deborah Daniels: Our country is worse for Dan Coats’ resignation
He continued to provide honest assessments of the threats facing the country.
Jennifer Wagner: Talking to our children on the anniversary of 9/11
How do you boil down something so horrific … for an 11-year-old who doesn’t yet understand international political alliances or diplomatic differences?
Pierre Atlas: On guns, the political winds may be shifting
While the Constitution guarantees a right to firearms ownership, no right is absolute, not even the right to bear arms.”
Leah McGrath: Own the culture you want to see in your community
As we look around us, there is a feeling that things are not right. We see it in on TV, online and in the news. We see division widen when we should be working to find common ground. We see too much hatefulness when we should be understanding. We see fear to challenge the status […]
Una Osili: Look to different perspective to understand violence
We’re confronted once again with the tragic and senseless loss of lives from gun violence in the aftermath of El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. Although recent mass shootings in the United States can be linked to multifaceted factors, there is evidence that the El Paso shooting was a calculated political act fueled by anti-immigrant […]
Gary Varvel: Why new laws, gun bans won’t stop mass murders
Jesus blamed evil actions on evil hearts.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: The NRA is dead wrong about assault rifles
If the NRA wants to play semantics, then let’s play.
Ed DeLaney: No will, no way—Eric Holcomb and teacher pay
The governor wants to improve teacher pay somehow, someday, as long as the increases are “systematic” and “sustainable.” Those are lovely words. The governor needs to start by committing to a substantial pay raise, based on state dollars. He also needs to act now.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Restoring optimism begins with building trust
We have the ability to restore our nation’s collective confidence in one another by focusing on what we can control.
Dana Black: Leaders must look for fixes to problems we agree on
If we don’t get serious about the concerns preventing Indiana from moving forward, we will continue to sit at the bottom and be unattractive to anyone looking to relocate their families or businesses.
Deborah Hearn Smith: What the kids on the block learned this summer
They are a diverse group who see their differences but value one another for who they are.
Adrianne Slash: Let’s give the Red Line a chance, despite traffic woes
The entire city of Indianapolis seems to be under construction. I’ve seen the memes, heard the radio commentary, and have experienced delays just like the next person. But as a person who has been calling for investment in our infrastructure, the delays are welcomed. The delays are temporary discomfort for long-term comfort. Construction of the […]
Beverly Gard: VW grants will mean reduced emissions in Indiana
The transformational potential of an award applicant, defined as the potential to prove or maximize effectiveness of newer technology, is evaluated. Proposals that notably change standard operating practices as part of a long-term vision through transition to a new fuel infrastructure are scored highly.
John McDonald: Should working in IT require a license?
As we look to the future of career paths in IT, it is increasingly vital to think about prescribing a set of trade standards for employees and employers alike.