Christina Hale: Hoosiers deserve tax break for diapers, tampons
In her lifetime, the average woman will use more than 11,000 tampons or pads. And they aren’t cheap.
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Tom LoBianco: Don’t dismiss Mueller media coverage as a ‘WMD’
It’s not a journalist’s job to file indictments, argue cases in court, present defenses or levy sentences—that’s the purview of the justice system.
Jim Shella: Daily newspapers need to offer more convenient options
Newspapers have failed to find a way to get enough people to pay for their product.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Are privilege and good ol’ networking different?
When it comes to other jobs, college admissions, you name it, there is probably going to be some element of “unearned access.”
Megan Robertson: More wrong than right with so-called bias crimes law
Sadly, people like Micah Clark, an architect and backer of the RFRA mess, were sending out emails calling this bill a victory.
Marshawn Wolley: Vague new law creates lots of confusion
While many people are concerned the law won’t protect some of those who need it most, I’m alarmed it could end up being overused to protect or punish too many people.
David Konisky: Cut global warming with Earth-friendly commitment
Without any evidence anywhere in the text of the proposal, detractors insist the deal would ban cars, airplanes and even cows. Those are trumped-up, imaginary fears.
Todd Young: Green New Deal unaffordable, unattainable, unrealistic
This is not a serious proposal. A serious plan would include continued use of energy sources like clean coal, natural gas and nuclear.
Ed DeLaney: Legislature is a neglectful parent—unless it’s nagging
When it comes to virtual charter schools we simply run away from responsibility, as do all too many parents.
Brad Rateike: Honoring my mentors by being one, too
I will always believe that, in the history of humanity, no one has ever been upset by receiving a thank you note.
Leah McGrath: Never too late to do right thing for our Vietnam vets
Thank you and welcome home. I can see how those words have healing power.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Socialist, communist, capitalist—who cares!
It’s time we listen up and explore new ideas and not care where the idea originated.
Claire Fiddian-Green: We need addictions counselors. Here’s how to get them.
Many who need help—especially those relying on low-cost, community-based care—struggle to obtain it.
Dana Black: Holcomb struggles to persuade GOP to follow his lead
He suggests what he wants from his supermajority General Assembly and they send him back something watered down and not meeting the stated goal.
John McDonald: Indiana’s real March madness
The lack of an inclusive hate crimes law sends the wrong message for a state already in a death match for recruiting and retaining talent.
Una Osili: Payday loans won’t boost Hoosiers’ financial security
Financial literacy in the workplace can help employees cope with emergencies and prepare for retirement.
Jennifer Hallowell: Abandoning Electoral College is bad for Indiana, U.S.
Our political process is far from perfect, but proposals like this will only further divide our country and silence voters.
Deborah Hearn Smith: Do the small things—and big ones—to boost women
Let’s use words like smart, confident, courageous and strong as admirable traits in women and girls.
Anne Hathaway: How a New York Republican is helping elect women
At a time of gridlock and government shutdown, the ability to reach across the aisle and be bipartisan is necessary.
Adrianne Slash: Let the new women of Congress be themselves
Having a voice in a conversation rather than being the topic of the conversation leads to more equitable outcomes.