Una Osili: More direct flights will boost Indy economy, culture
We need to envision the Indianapolis-Paris flight as a first step in a new era of global connectivity for Indiana.
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Anne Hathaway: Remember why we celebrate Independence Day
Through hard work, sacrifice and yes, a little luck, we each have the opportunity to fight for and live the American dream.
Gerry Lanosga: Why ‘opposition media’ is a key part of democracy
Don’t just question authority—challenge it, regularly.
RILEY PARR: Where are today’s conservative intellectuals?
If nobody takes over the difficult and sometimes thankless task of making the case for how conservatism’s core principles apply to new situations, how can the philosophy continue to be a force that fights for individual liberty and opportunity regardless of one’s starting place in life?
MEGAN ROBERTSON: Pride, progress but more work to do
Society is moving forward but it will never fully accept any minority group.
ANDREW IRELAND: Leave data privacy to market forces
As with so many cases, even if politically and practically feasible, well-intended regulations will do more harm than good.
JENNIFER WAGNER: IPL rate-hike critics show power of banding together
I assumed it was a done deal because, well, the monopoly always wins.
ABDUL-HAKIM SHABAZZ: ‘Roseanne’ the show was better than its namesake
I thought "Roseanne" showed “Trump supporters” in a manner that was fair. Contrary to popular belief, not all people who support Donald Trump are racists.
MARY BETH SCHNEIDER: Tweeting can be hazardous to your health
At its best, the social media site lets you share news at the speed of light, making it a favorite of journalists and politicians. At its worst, it lets you share at the speed of light the stupidest, meanest thought that ever entered your head.
RANDALL SHEPARD: Elections no longer a shared experience
Complaining about elections has long been a national pastime, but American attitudes about the experience have recently featured far more criticism and divisiveness.
DEBORAH DANIELS: Response to merit board showcases city’s strength
Strong opinions were expressed, and calls were made for immediate changes in the merit board, but we did not experience violence.
MARSHAWN WOLLEY: We’re facing a crisis in our criminal justice system
We can’t remember the last time a police officer was prosecuted and convicted for killing a black person while on duty in Marion County.
SHARIQ SIDDIQUI: Education reformers lose sight of humanity
Have we considered that education can be not only utilitarian but also transformative? Transformative not in terms of the economic benefits it can produce, but in the way it can lead to meaningful lives and a better world.
JIM SHELLA: Donald Trump might change use of anonymous sources
Not all anonymous sources share their information in sinister conversations in back hallways.
CHRISTINA HALE: Changes in the home influence school safety
These days, it is nearly impossible to know when our children are filling their minds with hate and dark propaganda.
MICHAEL LEPPERT: School shootings and a slow fall down the stairs
In Noblesville, it was finally our turn. A student, for whatever reason, took a gun into a classroom and started firing.
CURT SMITH: Indiana should stay on sports-gambling sidelines
Gambling is nothing more than a tax on people who don’t know math.
JENNIFER HALLOWELL: Let’s embrace sports-betting opportunity
There are plenty of reasons it makes sense for Indiana to lead the first wave of states legalizing sports betting. Chief among them is our reputation as a sports mecca.
Leah McGrath: Invest in new economy to boost middle class
We have the potential to grow businesses right here and to grow our talent pool through education and workforce efforts.
Anne Hathaway: GOP women’s program preparing for next election cycle
The Lugar Series, where I am executive director, was launched in 1990 by Judy Singleton and Teresa Lubbers with the full support of Lugar and the hope of guiding more Republican women to elected office and public service.