Shabazz: Patriotism, politics and professional athletes
Patriotism is loving your country so much that you are willing to call it out when you think it is wrong.
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Shella: Free speech rights apply to those kneeling, booing
I thought it was a tribute to America that some of the players at a recent Colts game held on to the giant flag that covered the field at Lucas Oil Stadium while teammates nearby kneeled in protest.
Schneider: What it means to be the land of the free
Being compelled to perform and conform to what most people think is proper behavior debases what the anthem and flag stand for.
Wolley: It’s about equality—not the anthem or free speech
U.S. soldiers don’t fight and die so that black people can be treated like second-class citizens by the criminal justice system.
Siddiqui: Consumer protection—in all its iterations
This man didn’t understand the difference between actions that cost people their lives and a Facebook post that simply articulates unprofessional business practice.
Smith: Hoosier leaders make impact in D.C.
This new generation of Indiana leaders are more likely to ask ‘why not?’ rather than explain why Congress is not making progress on the nation’s pressing to-do list.”
Shabazz: A more honest look at the satellite-voting debate
Satellite voting might make it easier for people to vote, but there’s no evidence that it increases participation.
Wagner: Increased polarization breaks down trust
Political officials in the middle either give up or move farther left or right to mitigate the sting of criticism.
Ritz: Why we must encourage master’s degrees for teachers
Solving this problem long term will attract and retain quality educators in Indiana.
Shella: Could football go the way of boxing?
Football will never be risk-free. That’s the attraction.
Hale: Our personal histories should influence DACA debate
We have built a sense of our collective American character of grit and hard work based upon our fight to come to and thrive in this country.
Schneider: Real reform—after the flood
Taxpayers are footing the bill as some homes are repeatedly flooded and fixed, in a horrendous cycle of disaster and waste.
Shepard: Educating Indiana’s DACA kids makes economic sense
In-state tuition for students of this capability and commitment seems like a limited, well-targeted investment in Indiana’s future.
Wolley: Companies must value diversity—and inclusion
Consider diversity as an invitation to a dance. Inclusion means you get to dance.
Parr: Progressive professors and academic ‘freedom’
Some professors are more interested in telling students what to think, than in how to think.
Daniels: Putting speech and violence into perspective
Our country was founded on the right of people—even purveyors of hateful thoughts—to express themselves peacefully.
Leppert: Indy’s Confederate monument’s origin matters
My advice to those who think the city should do something about our own Civil War statues or monuments is to not make a decision until they do the reading first.
Wagner: Litmus tests for political parties are dumb
People can evolve on issues when they talk to each other and learn more not just about what others believe, but why they believe what they do.
Ireland: Lesser-known candidates offer much in Senate race
Candidates who run on ideas—no matter the results—breathe life into their party and help move communities forward.
Shabazz: A few more facts about police-action shootings
With what we’ve seen in the news, you would think it was open season on unarmed black men by law enforcement. However, the data paints a different picture.