KIM: Shutdown highlights urgent need for ‘uncertainty fund’
We all need to realize nobody is immune to a sudden job loss or other income interruption.
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Shariq Siddiqui: Let’s embrace real solutions for immigration woes
Most studies suggest that increased legal immigration will result in a positive impact on our economy.
Randall Shepard: Where will Indiana find news?
Our most promising institutions are locally based entities that are print-and-digital or broadcast-and-digital operations.
Andrew Ireland: Big Tech needs a public editor
To save these companies from themselves and earn back consumers’ trust, executives must look outside of Silicon Valley.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Let’s talk about teacher pay
Before we have any discussion about more state funding for teacher pay, we should discuss what schools are doing with the cash they’re currently getting.
Glenda Ritz: Get serious about funding public schools
The small-schools grant should be reinstated in the budget to provide student equity in programming for our children who live in rural communities.
Marshawn Wolley: Township schools must receive reform, too
Improving township districts doesn’t mean importing IPS solutions, but lessons can be learned from the reform work that has happened in that district.
Riley Parr: Small-government advocates need better sales pitch
The paradox of the left is that, in reality, its adherents are the proponents of trickle-down ideology.
Deborah Daniels: Striking the balance on campus sexual misconduct
Schools can—and should—vigorously protect the rights of victimized students while preserving due process for both accuser and accused.
Curt Smith: 10 ways to keep DCS from draining the state budget
Our problems are real, but our children are worth everything, including humble, fervent prayer.
Michael Leppert: When in doubt on social policy, start with economics
Passing a hate crimes law is a no-risk economic proposition for the state.
Christina Hale: Coats demonstrates integrity with report to Congress
Clearly, he should be commended for his willingness to step out in contradiction to the U.S. president that appointed him.
Pierre Atlas: It’s about how you play the game
Congressional members of the party Trump now leads have largely abdicated their duty to protect our constitutional system.
Jennifer Wagner: Government shutdown produced no winners
We moved on to the next hot topic while those folks were still wondering how to make last month’s mortgage payment.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Marijuana could be part of answer to opioid abuse
There is more evidence that THC, especially when used in addictive patterns, may actually make it harder for some patients to stop using opioids and other addictive drugs.
R. Andrew Chambers: More study needed for THC to be treatment option
There is more evidence that THC, especially when used in addictive patterns, may actually make it harder for some patients to stop using opioids and other addictive drugs.
MARY BETH SCHNEIDER: Pregnant, young and alone? Tough luck in Indiana
At 16, Indiana law considers a girl old enough to consent to sex, but not old enough until she is 18 to consent to medical care for its consequences.
MIKE LOPRESTI: Hoosier Hoops Tour has plenty of bad karma—and a few bright spots
The Pacers, IU, Notre Dame and Butler all struggle as Purdue and IUPUI win.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Lawmakers shouldn’t shut door on marijuana reform
Pro-reformers say new users will be opioid addicts who ditch opioid prescriptions or heroin for marijuana. Anti-reformers say new users will be vulnerable teenagers. Who is right? Probably both.
HAHN: Sudden windfall creates problems, opportunities
People mistakenly believe a large windfall will solve their problems, but if they are not prepared, it can have a dark side.