In the workplace: Don’t lose great talent through ‘broken rungs’ in career ladder
For many years, employers have denied flexibility to parents (more specifically, mothers) due to “business needs.”
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Editorial: Private-sector vaccine requirements are effective step in pandemic fight
Still, we would stop short of calling for government-mandated vaccines—something we’re unlikely to see in Indiana regardless. And we don’t believe the city should follow the likes of San Francisco and New York City by requiring residents to be vaccinated to eat in restaurants or work out at gyms.
Nate Feltman: Persistence pays for growing Jackson County
Foreign investment, great corporate citizenship and consistent leadership have played key roles in Jackson County’s growth. A model worth replicating throughout Indiana.
Andy Nielsen: Expand vouchers, prevent evictions to help vulnerable
Congress helped mitigate the housing crisis through temporary, emergency actions in the American Rescue Plan Act. But now it’s time for a long-term solution that brings real relief to Hoosiers.
Daniel Poynter: Three steps to take toward carbon neutrality
Carbon neutrality means being net-neutral—you still emit some greenhouse gases, but investing in projects that soak up the same amount makes you neutral.
Hahn: When is it time to retire? Well, that depends.
He reminded me that “retirement readiness” is more than having the money in the bank; it needs to take into consideration all aspects of your well-being—financial, social, emotional and physical.
Letter: Indiana senators should have voted yes on infrastructure bill
Do Indiana Sens. Todd Young and Mike Braun care about the thousands of companies and businesses that rely heavily on Indiana roads, bridges, airports and ports to move their goods across the state, nation and globe?
In the workplace: How to keep your best employees in a new normal
The current market for proficient and skilled workers is tight, and it is getting increasingly competitive.
Matthew Levy: Global supply chains must adapt to a changing world
The increased cost of raw materials and certain components is one of the most significant new challenges.
Linebarger & Ricks: Kudos to health providers, colleges that are requiring vaccines
Unvaccinated people now account for almost all reported cases and deaths.
Letter: New districts should be competitive, too
Contrary to the editorial’s position, districts should also be made competitive to foster discussion and debate of crucial issues at the district level. Indiana’s current districts contribute to harmful polarization.
Editorial: Manning and James: A deserving, dynamic duo
Together with Manning and many other stars over seven seasons, the Colts were 77-35 and made the playoffs six times.
Lesley Weidenbener: Tune into new podcast focused on diversity
She is sharp, funny, outspoken and, maybe most important, an advocate for the things she cares about—notably the advancement of women and people of color.
Pete the Planner: Build an emergency plan for extreme situations
I never imagined commerce screeching to a halt, leaving millions of Americans paralyzed with fear and struggle.
Mike Lopresti: Early dates in Indiana football should be revealing
Whoever opens against Seattle September 12—Jacob Eason seems the choice—will be the 11th different quarterback starter in the past 161 games. There are other questions bouncing around the state’s football landscape.
Bohanon & Curott: We don’t know why others might be hesitant about vaccine
Value is subjective. This means we cannot know the reasons other people make the choices they make.
Sheila Kennedy: Pandemic is example of when identity politics kills
Tribalism has clearly triumphed over logic. The desire to “own the libs” has proved to be more powerful than self-protection.
Letter: CRT doesn’t belong in public schools
CRT is a Marxist ideology whose intended conclusion is the overthrow of American institutions, using race as the driving force in place of “class” conflict.
Editorial: Indy shows it knows how to use federal rental assistance
If other cities had followed Indy’s lead, perhaps the nation would not be in this moratorium limbo, waiting to see if the extension can withstand a court challenge.