Megan Robertson: The good, the bad and the ugly of this primary season
It is one thing to attack someone’s record in office, but you can do it in a way that has at least a little dignity.
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Riley Parr: The Republicans’ 11th commandment revisited
Over-the-top hit pieces might win a candidate the battle, but lose the war.
Jennifer Wagner: The formula for leading a successful campaign
If you have strong leadership with a clear focus and minimal palace intrigue, you can stick around for a good, long while.
Marshawn Wolley: Candidates for county offices owe voters more
I want to see our county elected officials be intentional about swinging for the fences when pursuing policy on behalf of constituents.
Deborah Daniels: Too many key federal positions remain unfilled
The country is suffering from inefficiency on the right and intransigence on the left.
Christina Hale: Group aims to move Democratic women into leadership
We do have two women in Congress and four women serving in elected statewide offices—all Republicans.
Jim Shella: Indiana Debate Commission can, must do better
The candidates need to be asked tougher questions and then they need to be forced to answer them.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: That’s right, I am a liberal
As someone who believes in free markets, free trade, school choice … I am the biggest liberal in the universe—in the classic sense of the word.
Mary Beth Schneider: Wanted—a senator with a spine
The primary fight was a race more for sycophant than senator. What a shame.
Glenda Ritz: Teacher pay is a problem in Indiana, too
Quality teachers cannot be attracted and retained with this economic situation.
Michael Leppert: There’s no substitute for time in lawmaking
There is enough time to respect and adhere to our legislative processes.
Curt Smith: Anti-abortion organizations must unite
The pro-life movement must take some risks to remain relevant as we await a more courageous court prepared to right this historic wrong.
Adrianne Slash: Parents need tool to examine public, private options
It must be one that understands a child’s future is on the line—not just a school year.
Dana Black: Quality of life in Indiana—we can do better!
Indiana has become the exporter of talent and not an importer of talent.
Bill Oesterle: Team mascots are best when they’re fun
I think we lost something when we moved to tigers and wildcats and patriots.
John McDonald: The spark of entrepreneurship—ideas are free
Entrepreneurship is the wherewithal to see ideas to fruition.
Beverly Gard: Indiana’s air quality continues to improve
Indiana is a manufacturing state, which contributes greatly to our robust economy, but manufacturing is associated with air pollution.
Anne Hathaway: Don’t let others be your voice—get out and vote!
In many Indiana communities, the primary is where the real choices are made.
Deborah Hearn Smith: The unfortunate unmasking of ‘brotherly love’
The tragedy in both situations is that these men exemplify the best; the beautiful, God-given color of their skin is their only offense.
Ed DeLaney: A legislative special session is doubly unnecessary
The Legislature is not as transparent as it should be on the best of days.