Morton Marcus: Fixing problems requires finding common ground
What does it take to make progress? Unclench the jaws and remove the fangs of the contesting opponents; play the harp and silence the trumpets.
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Mark Maddox: State must begin to combat financial illiteracy
Thanks to a timely study conducted by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation titled “The State of U.S Financial Capability,” we are reminded that about half of our citizens are benefiting greatly from this robust economy, while the other half are still struggling.
Shariq Siddiqui: Lawmakers must act now to encourage giving
Pluralism has long been one of the important purposes of the charitable deduction.
Marshawn Wolley: Mayoral candidates must make schools a priority
Both candidates have to have the courage to say the status quo isn’t good enough.
Christina Hale: New project helps build Latino leaders
At the heart of this program is an opportunity to learn and be paired with a mentor of community significance.
Richard Feldman: Single-payer health care might be only future choice
America is the only highly developed country in the world that does not guarantee health care coverage for all people.
Deborah Daniels: Thank Brooks for service, admire her for choices
Susan Brooks has been tireless in her advocacy for Hoosiers and vulnerable populations throughout the country.
Jennifer Wagner: Let’s think more about what we have in common
If we’re ever going to revive trust in government … we have to remind people that, despite our geographic vastness, we’re all in this together.
Tom LoBianco: The flip sides of the invisible primary
If you decide to run for office at any level, getting your name known is the bedrock of success.
Michael Leppert: Political labels have become tools for a lazy citizenry
Being conservative is as complicated as being liberal is.
Jim Shella: Trump is vulnerable but are Democrats ready?
Donald Trump is somebody. Most of the Democratic candidates are currently nobodies.
Riley Parr: Americans recognize something isn’t right
Whether we can—or even want—to discover the root causes and fix them remains to be seen.
Curt Smith: Undermining the freedom of religion
Who defines what it means to be Catholic? The short answer is Catholics.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: The problems with reparations
I have a problem trying to hold people accountable for something they either didn’t do or had nothing to do with.
Glenda Ritz: The Buttigieg argument for debt-free college
In the past 20 years, our largest public universities have accepted more and more out-of-state and foreign students.
Ryan Dvorak: It’s time to stop the insanity of college debt
I am not set on any single idea—but I need more partners to get the job done.
Randall T. Shepard: Free-tuition proposals are problematic
If all tuition is free, how will it be decided what tuition rates should exist at colleges?
MIKE LOPRESTI: And this one belongs to … Marty Brennaman
The Hall of Fame Cincinnati Reds announcer, about to hang it up after 46 seasons, reflects on how it all started.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Overtime pay advocates, be careful what you wish for
Extending overtime pay to millions of Americans who aren’t currently eligible will burden millions of American businesses. But workers probably stand to lose the most.
NATE FELTMAN: Indy Chamber/IBJ HobNob to kick off mayor’s race
IBJ will moderate a debate between incumbent Joe Hogsett and challenger Jim Merritt about the city’s most pressing issues.