Jennifer Wagner: Forget the Golden Rule; think about others’ feelings first
The trouble is, folks who are so consumed with their own egos and power, real or imagined, rarely think about how their behavior affects other people.
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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: It’s time for city to address homelessness downtown
Watching the homeless turn the Circle into a shanty town … can’t be good for anyone.
Mary Beth Schneider: Is this what we call Hoosier hospitality?
The government’s position on immigration has grown harsher under Trump.
Jim Shella: Trump’s rhetoric stokes danger for journalists
I was once amused by what I assume are Trump’s efforts to charge up his base and protect himself from negative coverage. I no longer find it amusing.
Glenda Ritz: Dealing with the rising levels of stress for our children
Let’s teach them positive ways to cope to stem the impact of youth violence.
Deborah Daniels: Addressing poverty is everyone’s responsibility
A significant segment of our population is being left behind.
Marshawn Wolley: Yes, black men are succeeding in our society
Agency—one’s sense of the ability to control one’s life—was a key indicator of black men’s success over time.
Randall T. Shepard: Judiciary’s growing role leads to nominee scrutiny
Do not doubt that President Trump’s nominee will be asked about policies like campaign finance and regulation of abortions.
Michael Leppert: The incomparable court few Americans understand
That’s right, America, one does not even have to be an attorney to be appointed to our highest court.
Riley Parr: GOP presidents don’t always pick well politically
I’m not arrogant enough to think only conservative jurists should be on the Supreme Court.
Curt Smith: Kennedy retirement best news in 35 years
Justice Kennedy has kept abortion-on-demand legal nationwide.
Betty Cockrum: Nominee should leave religion at courtroom door
We are your daughters, your sisters, your granddaughters, your nieces. Show us respect.
Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon: I am not anonymous
“I had an obligation to report it to our House leadership, to protect these women and any others, from Curtis Hill’s deviant conduct.”
BOHANON & CUROTT: Debt is bigger U.S. threat than nation’s trade deficits
Many think that, if our debt even approaches 200 percent of GDP, our currency will lose its reserve status or our super-low interest rate will rise.
Liz Malatestinic: From inappropriate to illegal, these are interview questions to avoid
Perhaps you’ve heard these warnings from your HR department and didn’t take them seriously, but there is solid reasoning behind their directives.
MICKEY MAURER: Mickey’s Camp about more than fun
Support a worthy cause while learning new skills and hearing from a line-up of speakers that includes IU basketball coach Archie Miller.
Editorial: Let’s embrace the scooters
These new transportation options need regulation, but city officials should resist overreaching.
MIKE LOPRESTI: Baseball holds clues to solving basketball’s one-and-done problem
Those who govern college and pro hoops could learn a thing or two from the boys of summer.
LETTER: EID defeat was lost opportunity
We should be inspired by Downtown Indy to pursue similarly inspiring plans. Let’s hope the EID’s temporary fate doesn’t deter others from advocating for potentially game-changing ideas.
Larry Gigerich: Invest in quality of place as a talent-attraction tool
In the Indianapolis metropolitan area, a significant amount of planning and dollars have been invested into the development of quality-of-place assets.