Karen Celestino-Horseman: The fireflies have returned
It is the small victories that propel us forward, and that is the direction I intend to go—ahead.
Karen Celestino-Horseman
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Karen Celestino-Horseman: You are the change agent
The more you interact with others who are not like you, the better you will understand why change is needed and how to bring about that change.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Sanders plan for corporate accountability unworkable
Equality needs to come through revision of laws that directly implement true income equality, such as the tax code.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Planning for the impact of climate change
It would be good to know that our children and our children’s children will have the benefit of that same advance planning.
Celestino-Horseman: Take an impeachment break and think about animals
We must make a commitment to helping animals, who are the weakest members of our society.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Why I’ve changed my mind about impeachment
Trump’s actions grow more and more outrageous because he has never faced serious consequences for them.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Consider all circumstances when judging police actions
Police officers are required to make life-and-death decisions within mere seconds while processing facts and circumstances.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: The NRA is dead wrong about assault rifles
If the NRA wants to play semantics, then let’s play.
Gay rights have come a long way—but have far to go
June is Gay Pride Month. If the number of people who attended and participated in the celebration is any indication, the size of the community and its supporters is impressive. As the month comes to an end, and the fight for equal treatment continues, I think it is appropriate to reflect upon how far we, […]
Karen Celestino-Horseman: The right (or not) to vote when convicted of a crime
Unless an individual is made to feel he or she is a part of society, rehabilitation becomes harder.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Why 37-year-old Pete Buttigieg is rising fast
Buttigieg speaks of inclusion, not division. He envisions an America that serves all.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Socialist, communist, capitalist—who cares!
It’s time we listen up and explore new ideas and not care where the idea originated.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Gun ownership should come at a price
The Constitution might promise the right to bear arms, but that right is not unlimited.
Do we really need more billboards?
How frustrating is it to be driving down our Indiana highways only to have our view of farmland and trees interrupted by the visual clutter of billboards? Driving south on Interstate 65 from Indianapolis, for example, motorists encounter billboard clutter around Austin and Scottsburg. And of course let’s not forget the infamous billboards as one […]
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Be the voice for our animal companions
We can and must do better. As government cannot or will not, we all need to step-up.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: It’s time to reform Indiana’s redistricting process
In actuality, it takes a lot more time, money and effort to gerrymander than it does to draw compact, organized districts.