Melissa Vance and Brad VanVleet: Wayne County casino could create compounded growth
This is an area with limited gaming options and untapped demand.
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Lindsay Shipps Haake: Diverse Hoosiers of faith find common focus: Justice
Indiana Faith Voices for Justice affirms democracy rather than theocracy.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: The differences between traditional police and ICE
President Trump has militarized the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Jim Shella: Cignetti shows leadership traits with political savvy
For worst politician of the year, I nominate Gov. Mike Braun.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Election participation needs an IU-like turnaround
IU’s success is a lesson in un-sticking a stuck narrative.
George Gemelas: For America’s 250th, young people just might opt out
Even a dysfunctional family can come together for a celebration, if handled with care.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Correcting the record on hormone replacement therapy
The earlier study included relatively few women in their late 40s and early 50s.
Curt Smith: Giving families more votes would refocus public policy
A different set of issues would rise to the top of the political priority list.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Small grants can help make nonprofits more nimble
Some of the most meaningful impact comes from meeting urgent needs with responsiveness.
Bill Taft: Can communities benefit from data centers?
Let’s use this as an opportunity to improve our neighborhoods and towns.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Data centers could help tax-strapped local governments
What they need is enough assessed value so rates can stay reasonable.
Brad Rateike: Indy rife with exquisite culinary, musical experiences
Being metaphorically fat and happy is, frankly, underrated.
Deborah Daniels: Can combat-trained agents effectively de-escalate?
We have been warned about the danger of this cultural change.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Forget ‘fatigue’: COVID vaccine is safe and effective
There are potential long-term, life-changing consequences from COVID.
Brad Rateike: Movies play key role in a feel-good Christmas
I hope we can all agree on one important point: “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie.
Jim Shella: Nexstar deal could further weaken TV news industry
Nexstar seems intent on owning as many TV stations as possible, including three in Indy.
Curt Smith: ‘Birth dearth’ is here, with economic consequences
Fewer children are being born in Indiana, across America and around the globe.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Trump displays cruelty, impulsivity, incoherence
If you and I ignore Trump, in three years America may not be our America.
Deborah Daniels: Military again faces probe about legality of an order
The U.S. military suffered severe reputational damage as a direct consequence of My Lai.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Navigating AI’s impact, personally and professionally
The good news is that Indiana is an early adopter of AI tools in K-12 education.