Jim Shella: Gov. O’Bannon was a good politician, man
His greatest accomplishment was the creation of a community college system, but he should also be remembered for deft handling of the budget crisis created by 9/11
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Curt Smith: In politics, no good deed goes unpunished
It appears to some there are efforts underway to make this race about one candidate.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Keep family first, political opinions second
We will be electing a president every four years, but who knows how long your family will be with you?
Dana Black: Whom do Republicans want elections safe for?
Based on recent actions, it doesn’t appear they want this for everyone, only for themselves.
Claire Fiddian-Green: College matters. Let’s boost our enrollment rates.
Indiana adults with a bachelor’s degree earn $1 million more in their career lifetime than do adults with only a high school diploma.
Brad Rateike: Buffett’s book and life leave legacy
Whether or not you like Jimmy Buffett’s music, he will be missed by many of us, for many reasons, not all of which can be translated into words.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Taxable income in Marion County is falling
Skyrocketing housing prices and the increasing ability to work from anywhere appear to be the main roots of the trend.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Indiana can’t ‘ax’ the income tax without cuts
Getting rid of the income tax would leave a 38% hole in the state budget, or a tad bit more than $7.5 billion per year.
Brian Schutt: Civic opportunities are plentiful all around
While there are plenty of reasons to lament the direction of Indianapolis, civic entrepreneurs like these inspire hope.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Why have a primary if you can have an auction?
The simple fact is that the Indiana Republican Party is built on two pillars: wealthy donors and ideologically driven voters.
Shariq Siddiqui: A look at zakat, the Muslim act of giving
Most important, zakat remains an interpersonal and communal practice that is nourished by direct relationships.
Marshawn Wolley: Small businesses can help smaller business
In my still-growing business, I learn something every day.
Pierre Atlas: Will the GOP become the party of Cheney or Greene?
America needs a responsible center-right party.
Shawn Christ: Protecting businesses from liability would be shameful
Senate Bill 1 would deny a day in court to workers and consumers whose sickness or death from the virus was caused by the negligence of a corporation.
Jennifer Wagner: Pandemic offers opportunity to rethink regulations
Starting a career in a profession like cosmetology can be a way out of poverty. … But the barrier to entry is more than $10,000. That’s a pretty expensive ticket to pursue the American Dream.
Mark Messmer: Businesses need COVID-19 immunity to fully recover
This immunity does not apply if the party engages in gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: State lawmakers need to get on the pot (sort of)
A lot of states waited until after they legalized pot to come up with rules. Indiana can be ahead of the game.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Increasing cigarette tax would make Indiana healthier
Will we finally increase the cigarette tax this legislative session? It would be big medicine for Indiana’s health and economics.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Ensuring Hoosier children can read should be 2021 goal
Let’s apply the same sense of urgency to ensuring students learn to read as we have to producing a coronavirus vaccine.
Una Osili: Pandemic can be catalyst to reimagine society
The COVID-19 recession has not only exacerbated high levels of inequality, it has also reinforced widening racial and social divisions.