Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Retirements, resignations offer fresh perspectives
There is a certain level of machine-like consistency that accompanies longevity.
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Jim Shella: Survey: The public wants to legalize marijuana
Lawmakers always face the dilemma of voting what they believe versus voting what the public wants.
Deborah Daniels: Trump’s cases will hurt high court’s reputation
Unfortunately, over the last few decades, the public’s respect for the court has significantly diminished.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Let’s remember Todd Rokita’s famous last words
Rokita is in trouble, again, for guess what? I’ll take ‘running off at the mouth’ for $500, Mr. Trebek.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Republicans use positions to advance ambitions
Indiana has not adopted public funding of political campaigns, but we are seeing public dollars used indirectly for just that.
Shariq Siddiqui: Muslims should be at the forefront of climate talks
Activists, policymakers and scientists have long undermined one of the most powerful forces for environmental resilience: religious values.
Brad Rateike: Make sure to always be editing and improving
Admittedly, I am a work in progress, analyzing myself during the ‘post-game,’ but hopefully remaining sincere throughout.
Curt Smith: How Indiana is preparing to mark major milestone
We are now less than 30 months from the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence.
Una Osili: Three tips to help not-for-profits navigate AI
There are also a range of concerns about the impact of AI on the outcomes for not-for-profits, including reinforcing inequality.
George Gemelas: Why move back to Indy? A young worker’s take.
What I’ve come to believe living here is that Indy is very much on the ascent.
Keith Gambill: Retention isn’t the ultimate solution to reading
Instead of holding students back, the focus should be on uplifting them.
Claire Fiddian-Green: More training, data needed to improve literacy
Indiana’s reading levels are at a crisis point.
Sen. Rodric Bray: Reading skills are fundamental to student success
SB 1 takes an all-hands-on-deck approach to this problem.
Shariq Siddiqui: Meaningful ways we can make the world better this December
For example, the current environmental situation is dire, to say the least.
Sam Carpenter and Indra Frank: State water investments should include wetlands
Policy is an essential part of the answer to both water quantity and water quality.
David Rosenberg: Water should be distributed to benefit all
As other states suffer droughts or lack of resources, Indiana won’t.
Rep. Sharon Negele: Rising water demands require thoughtful balance
We need to look at water differently in Indiana, and to plan for and prevent any future water problems.
Randy Kron: Water isn’t an infinite resource. We must be mindful.
Agriculture needs a seat at the table as Indiana seeks a lasting solution that safeguards our water for generations to come.
Brian Daggy: Protection of finite resources crucial to our future
Agriculture needs a seat at the table as Indiana seeks a lasting solution that safeguards our water for generations to come.
Dr. Richard Feldman: A difficult question: Is medical aid in dying ethical?
The prescription medications used are self-administered; this is not euthanasia.