Dana Black: The hypocrisy of state-funded vouchers
We know Catholic Church leaders don’t always fire people for not being good role models.
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Baron Hill: Roncalli situation shows why vouchers are wrong
Let’s start respecting our public-school teachers again and give them the support and the dollars they need to get the job done.
Jennifer Ping: Roncalli should love and accept counselor, not fire her
Are there no Roncalli staff who have divorced, remarried, taken birth control or used in vitro fertilization to get pregnant? All are violations of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
John McDonald: We can protect food by helping farmers go high-tech
We have the ability to trace food from the field where it was grown all the way to your plate.
Anne Hathaway: The right to vote was earned, not granted
More women have voted than men in every presidential election since 1964.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: The trouble with Pence’s ‘Mother, may I?’ rules
Mr. Vice President, why not just say no? Isn’t that what you advocate to young people contemplating sex?
Bill Oesterle: Refugees could be answer to rural population decline
Out of 65 million refugees last year, Indiana took only about 2,000. With 37 counties losing population, why can’t that be 15,000 or 20,000?
Gerry Lanosga: Mitch Daniels is wrong about government transparency
Technological changes in record-keeping do not change the underlying principles of government accountability.
Adrianne Slash: It’s time for politicians to engage everyone
When parties, elected officials and candidates don’t engage with those who are newly excited about politics, it’s like finding out Santa isn’t real.
Jesse Kharbanda: Stand up for time-tested fuel-efficiency policy
When we stop industry-wide progress in how many miles we get from a gallon of gas, we’re likely stalling progress in reducing the amount of car exhaust we generate during our daily commutes.
Mitch Bainwol: Let’s strive for the best single policy for all
We expect that fuel economy will keep rising. The only question is at what speed.
MIKE LOPRESTI: Women’s tennis pros proudly wear IU East’s colors
School in Richmond welcomes a parade of grand slam tournament champions, contenders.
URBAN DESIGN: Density will lead to more thoughtful communities
Places thrive when they’re designed to bring us together, not keep us apart.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Regulations rarely free of unintended consequences
Section 1502 of Dodd-Frank effectively stopped the flow of 3T minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and reduced warlords’ income. But the story has a dark side.
Liz Malatestinic: Stereotypes lead to bad business decisions about workers
It’s important to move beyond the stereotypes and carefully examine what perks might have a lasting impact on each generation you’re hoping to keep happy in your company.
NATE FELTMAN: A brain gain opportunity right before our eyes
Indiana should make it easy for foreign college students to stay here after they graduate.
EDITORIAL: Convention center must have exceptional technology
The city can’t afford to let Gen Con and other major events get away because the convention center doesn’t have the technology they need to put on great shows.
Letter: Success requires setting race aside
My experience has taught me to value everyone, and truthfully, there is only one race, and it’s the human race.
Susan Marshall: The time is now for female founders in the tech industry
When you show how you’ll make money, your gender doesn’t matter. Demonstrate that your business is scaleable and will provide a healthy return, and venture capitalists will be interested.
Paul Halverson & Shawn Smith: Solving Indiana’s substance use crisis starts at school
Evidence-based programming in schools is one critical aspect of a comprehensive response by our city and state.