Terry Spradlin: SBA 287 puts politics over Indiana students
Contrary to claims, most boards do not operate on a political basis.
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This month, columnists weigh whether school board races should be partisan. Plus George Hornedo writes a playbook for rebuilding Democratic power in Indiana, Star Parker questions Jeff Bezos support of free markets, and Deborah Daniels argues that while Trump’s cuts might have merit, the execution has been abysmal.
Featured issue
Sen. Gary Byrne: School board elections are already partisan
School boards are one of the most important elected offices in our state.
Sen. Jim Banks: Trump’s approach preserves the American Dream
The consequences of an open border are felt by every honest citizen, particularly working Americans.
Lisa Koop: Policies harm communities, endanger public safety
Our immigration laws have long been out of step with the needs of our country.
Rep. Gregory Porter: Indiana’s property tax relief for seniors is inadequate
An empty recitation of the need for relief is an empty gesture.
Forefront
Shariq Siddiqui: Which nonprofits should get Muslim zakat?
Zakat can be collected by institutions, but due to distrust in institutions, zakat has become more individual than communal.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Strategies for dealing with difficult people, times
We can’t take action if we’re consumed by distraction.
Brian Schutt: Focus on home, hope and help in talent development
Entrepreneurs are adaptive and resilient.
Brad Rateike: Your employees are not you, and that’s a good thing
Instead of expecting my colleagues to send ideas to me, maybe I need to invert the pyramid.
Dr. Richard Feldman: A reminder about the impact of vaccines
We’re at a dangerous tipping point.
Deborah Daniels: Trump’s approach to cuts has not been constructive
While the concepts might have merit, the execution has been abysmal.
Dana Black: Democrats must refocus on being out in the community
We don’t need to invent anything new; rather, we need to offer support and show up as Democrats where service is needed.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: So what exactly is a Marion County Republican?
I like to think of myself as a moderate-conservative Republican who has voted for Democrats and Libertarians in the past.
Curt Smith: Braun shaping government into frugal, effective asset
All signs at this early stage suggest Braun has assembled a capable team of leaders to guide state government.
George Hornedo: Rebuilding democratic power in Indiana
The next generation of leaders must step up—not just to win races but to build an infrastructure that lasts.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Trump, Indiana Republicans are dealing with amnesia
We are forgetting why we have federalism and how it must work.
Pierre Atlas: Trump abandons our allies, American global leadership
If Ukraine falls, who will be next?
Jim Shella: The media, social media and Jim Banks
Numerous reports of the hacking were made to Meta by me and by friends and family, and there was no response.
Claire Fiddian-Green: The movie ‘Hoosiers’ highlights important life lessons
It adeptly conveys valuable life lessons that still ring true today.
Whitley Yates: These 13 words raise questions about legal system
Though the Supreme Court has yet to formally respond to Rokita’s proposal, its actions speak volumes.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Here’s the hill Republicans are going to DEI on
Correct us if we’re wrong, but we always thought Republicans were for limited government.
George Hornedo: A thriving economy for Indianapolis is in reach
We need a workforce strategy that meets people where they are and ensures that hard work actually pays off.
Brad Rateike: Please just wave when someone allows you to merge
I think a lot about ‘I see you’ in my daily life and wonder if I do a good job at that.
Curt Smith: Indiana should pass tax credit for charitable giving
This puts more resources toward the profound problems of fatherlessness and family dysfunction.