Jim Shella: George Bush, a guy who did things his own way
I can’t imagine any other politician handling it that way.
Forefront
Articles
Deborah Daniels: Bush’s death marks the end of historic era
The 41st president was likely better prepared to serve as president of the United States than any president before or after his tenure.
Curt Smith: Sen. Young leads innovation in social services
The least fortunate among us will get better help and government will at a minimum pay for more effective services.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: ’Tis the season to be offended
You can’t judge a 1944 song using 2018 standards.
Glenda Ritz: Elected educators plan to focus on public schools
But fighting for what is right for our children in public education is so important that the fight is worth it.
Kevin Brinegar: Another time debate is not time well spent
For Indiana, a switch from the Eastern time zone would turn our daylight saving time choice to daylight losing time.
Eric Bassler: Central time would boost Hoosiers’ health, well-being
Hoosiers should live in a state that values health and well-being, promotes strong commerce and protects our youngest citizens.
Dana Black: Disappointing year in Indiana but still gains to cheer
With all the women of color winning congressional races, you know Shirley Chisholm and Barbara Jordan are smiling down on us doing the Cha Cha Slide.
Leah McGrath: Who will carry the torch, guide the next generation?
We have become complacent in our quest to see the good, and there is still so much good.
John McDonald: The economics of click, ship and wrap
Business owners must shift their mindset and accept that using automation and technology advancements in warehousing and logistics is the only way to stay competitive.
Una Osili: We need more women in economics
Female economists have been shown to have different views from their male colleagues and support divergent policies.
Deborah Hearn Smith: More women are headed to Congress. Will it matter?
We cannot assume our issues will find champions.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: It’s time to reform Indiana’s redistricting process
In actuality, it takes a lot more time, money and effort to gerrymander than it does to draw compact, organized districts.
Ed DeLaney: The silent supermajority—how could things be better?
I predict a major case of inaction.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Three concrete steps to end Indiana’s tobacco epidemic
Years of data from across the United States show that, when the cigarette tax increases, consumption decreases.
Gerry Lanosga: Cities must be open about data collection, data itself
Public officials need to be as bold and creative about public transparency as they want to be about innovation in technology.
Baron Hill: How Democrats can win in Indiana again—matter!
Recruiting good candidates, registering new voters, and raising money are time-consuming and hard but fundamentally important. Nothing worthwhile comes easily.
Jennifer Ping: The only poll that matters happens on Election Day
The Braun campaign energized volunteers. Volunteers worked hard to get out the vote. And voters voted.
Adrianne Slash: Republican Party is driving out people like me
I can’t align myself with hate and shouldn’t be asked to.
A lesson in racial politics from Florida
Now that, finally, the elections in Florida have reached a conclusion, there are lessons worth learning. One is on the subject of race. There was a fateful anomaly in racial voting in the governor’s race between Democrat Andrew Gillum and Republican Rick DeSantis, now Florida’s governor-elect. Given that Gillum, formerly mayor of Tallahassee, was running […]