Karen Bravo: Here are two ways we are addressing systemic racism
As a lawyer and law professor, I believe I can contribute by using both my legal skills and my public role as incoming dean of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
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Abbey Chambers: To battle racism, apply a racial lens to policymaking
The argument that small businesses should be protected from the burdens of paying livable wages does not consider the burdens low wages put on individuals (of color) who are left struggling to navigate the insufficient, overly complex and stigmatized social safety net.
Letter: Columnist right to criticize destruction
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz rightly made the distinction between demonstrators and rioters and did not attempt to validate the actions of the latter.
Letter: Listen to scientists
Much as I, personally, would love to get back to a “normal” situation, I am willing to delay gratification and proceed with much thought and discussion on activities we would love to resume.
Letter: Cities abused by police unions
Language in collective bargaining agreements tying the hands of local officials to discipline or terminate poor performance should never have been allowed at all and is likely in conflict with state law.
Garrett Mintz: What vulnerability means as an executive
It can be tough to break through our shell and show vulnerability, but the initial investment pays dividends.
COOPER: Retain customers and expand market share through COVID-19
You have massive opportunity right now to start and grow a business if you assess market trends and respond accordingly.
Editorial: Treat Waterside rezoning with care
Any industrial uses permitted by city should be in sync with grand vision of creating an office, residential hub.
Maria Quintana: Replacing yourself might be part of the solution
We all see color, we all are prejudiced, and we all are complicit. We do not need white saviors telling us how to end racism, but we do need their help.
Andre Carson: Let’s seize this moment to make lasting change
we must dramatically reimagine and reconstruct policing. The Justice in Policing Act, introduced this month in Congress, is a good start.
Letter: Release cities from financial handcuffs
Before you advocate for more local spending, you should lead the charge in removing the fiscal handcuffs on local governments statewide. Then, your proposals can be considered.
Only God, morals can restore society
I am in the silent majority, and we are fed up with the press and media promoting violence and discord for their own profit.
Jared Council: Emotional dam breaks for black community, including black journalists
As black people progress in society and climb new heights in media, business and more, it brings a false sense of accomplishment that the work is done. Far from it.
Kimble Richardson: Adapting behavioral health services to COVID-19 realities
Community Health Network was one of the first behavioral health inpatient programs in the country prepared to care for patients with COVID-19.
Editorial: Defunding police department is knee-jerk reaction
We support a community conversation about the way IMPD and police officers do their jobs. We support changes in use-of-force policies, police oversight and additional bias training.
Jon Laramore: Indiana needs plan to prevent tidal wave of evictions
Unless resources can be found to help renters pay current and past rent, Indiana is likely to face a tidal wave of evictions, and the worst consequences will fall on families of color. Some
Jim Scheurich: IPS board and Indy Chamber perpetuated systemic racism
Systemic racism doesn’t just hurt communities of color. It hurts the entire community by damaging racial relations and thus lowering the quality of our community. In truth, what hurts communities of color hurts white people, too.
Letter: Peaceful police, peaceful protests
Countless first-hand accounts and video evidence show that the protests were peaceful until IMPD started tear gassing, firing
KIM: ‘Tail-end consequences’ can devastate the unprepared
In probabilistic terms, a “thousand-year” flood might be a “tail-end” (i.e. extraordinarily low probability) event, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen tomorrow.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Universities, businesses need protection from frivolous claims
Now the economy is opening back up and many universities are planning to resume in-person learning in the fall. But the fear of lawsuits could easily derail these plans.