Two columnists from two completely different geographic and political sections of the country, and both understand the importance of civic involvement and political duty, and not just for the biased and trend-following portion of our urban population.
Prior to making broad generalizations around the need for “attention, engagement, and scrutiny,” it is important to ensure that all of the facts are in place.
Mr. Moistner calls the Indiana Forest Alliance a “conflict industry” that only exists to fight. Actually, the IFA and the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association began a dialogue in good faith; while we still disagree on some matters, we agree on others.
Neglected kids become disruptors and dropouts once their hormones start running.
The lack of an accurate representation of the black community in a recent story could project a false sense of unanimity on our concerns about IPS. But more significantly, it conceals the diversity of perspectives within the black community on the future of IPS.
Currently, school success is tied to student performance on high-stakes tests, like ISTEP 10. Our outdated, one-size-fits-all graduation and diploma system limits student potential and does not fully prepare every kid for life after high school.
Fred Glynn’s challenge in Carmel is not the incumbent mayor but the epidemic indifference of the city’s voters.
In today’s economy, the best way to build a broader tax base and a more dynamic business community is to embrace a diverse workforce.
State Rep. Carey Hamilton’s ideas to improve voter access in Indiana are common sense ideas, all well-proven in other states.
The Division of Forestry, staffed by real foresters, has no intention of liquidating our state forests. That would make no sense. The forest products industry gains nothing by lowering hardwood values and cutting away their futures.
Simply responding to requests may feel good in the moment, but it isn’t the most effective approach.
If Congress cannot stop overspending, the tax revenue has to come from somewhere and it has to come from where the money is at.
The stock market may be a leading indicator, but it is often wrong.
Michael LaFaive and Todd Nesbit miss the point when they argue against raising the state’s cigarette tax.
In early December the Indiana Manufacturers Association launched a regional manufacturing education initiative working with education partners so classes can be customized and available in the communities where jobs are waiting.
It is such an elegant bill that it also adds millions of jobs and improves the economy at the same time.
We need more bike racks in secure, safe and lighted locations. Bike lockers would also be a great addition to help promote commuting in and out of downtown.
When the Pacers can pay their players an average salary approaching 10 figures (that’s $10 million yearly, folks!), I think they should be able to fund any improvements to the facility where they play their home games.
The defeat of Republican State Sen. Mike Delph was not only about the demographics in his district. The vote was also about his RFRA stand and the voters’ opposition to his anti-equality platform.
Civility is seen as a vice instead of a virtue and creating an environment of xenophobia and nationalism to gain short term policy wins is unwisely lauded.
