Kyle Hupfer: To increase the vote, let’s talk civics
We need to ensure that every student, before he or she enters adulthood and the rigors of daily life, has a basic understanding of our form of government.
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Shariq Siddiqui: Let’s embrace real solutions for immigration woes
Most studies suggest that increased legal immigration will result in a positive impact on our economy.
Randall Shepard: Where will Indiana find news?
Our most promising institutions are locally based entities that are print-and-digital or broadcast-and-digital operations.
Andrew Ireland: Big Tech needs a public editor
To save these companies from themselves and earn back consumers’ trust, executives must look outside of Silicon Valley.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Let’s talk about teacher pay
Before we have any discussion about more state funding for teacher pay, we should discuss what schools are doing with the cash they’re currently getting.
Glenda Ritz: Get serious about funding public schools
The small-schools grant should be reinstated in the budget to provide student equity in programming for our children who live in rural communities.
Marshawn Wolley: Township schools must receive reform, too
Improving township districts doesn’t mean importing IPS solutions, but lessons can be learned from the reform work that has happened in that district.
Riley Parr: Small-government advocates need better sales pitch
The paradox of the left is that, in reality, its adherents are the proponents of trickle-down ideology.
Deborah Daniels: Striking the balance on campus sexual misconduct
Schools can—and should—vigorously protect the rights of victimized students while preserving due process for both accuser and accused.
Curt Smith: 10 ways to keep DCS from draining the state budget
Our problems are real, but our children are worth everything, including humble, fervent prayer.
Michael Leppert: When in doubt on social policy, start with economics
Passing a hate crimes law is a no-risk economic proposition for the state.
Christina Hale: Coats demonstrates integrity with report to Congress
Clearly, he should be commended for his willingness to step out in contradiction to the U.S. president that appointed him.
Pierre Atlas: It’s about how you play the game
Congressional members of the party Trump now leads have largely abdicated their duty to protect our constitutional system.
Jennifer Wagner: Government shutdown produced no winners
We moved on to the next hot topic while those folks were still wondering how to make last month’s mortgage payment.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Marijuana could be part of answer to opioid abuse
There is more evidence that THC, especially when used in addictive patterns, may actually make it harder for some patients to stop using opioids and other addictive drugs.
R. Andrew Chambers: More study needed for THC to be treatment option
There is more evidence that THC, especially when used in addictive patterns, may actually make it harder for some patients to stop using opioids and other addictive drugs.
Dana Black: Sexy or not, municipal elections affect our lives
To control Indianapolis and its economy would mean increased control over the state’s economy.
Baron Hill: Leaders must look long term when tackling problems
Quite frankly, both political parties and the president are at fault for this record-breaking closure.
Adrianne Slash: Millennials will remember government shutdown
It will be interesting to see how many of our generation will consider a federal government job to be a ‘good, secure job’ going forward.
Anne Hathaway: Our government leaders should be ‘a force for good’
Servant leadership is an acquired skill, but that is exactly what we demand from our local, state and federal government leaders.