GREG MORRIS: Health and hunger amid the pandemic
It will take money and a big helping of leadership to win Indy’s battle with food insecurity.
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Joe Huffine: Big Indiana companies need to support small businesses
Most startups are successful once they initiate a relationship with a large, local company. That relationship provides a springboard to other sales successes. But too often, our medium and large companies choose vendors, consultants, parts manufacturers, and other service providers that are based in other states.
James Madison: Indiana’s Klan legacy deserving of an honest reckoning
We’ve often embraced a consensus history, one devoid of conflict. A bloody civil war becomes a noble cause. The white supremacy that began in 1619 to build the largest system of forced labor in world history becomes a sidebar with modest significance. Such myths are prerequisites for so-called patriotic history. They comfort us, at least until we understand them as simple propaganda ill-suited to democracy.
Letter: All are to blame for lack of federal assistance
Reasonable people might differ on the details. But reasonable people are elected and appointed to resolve differences on behalf of our country. And there is no debating the many industries—and when we say industries, we’re really talking about people, jobs, families and livelihoods—are suffering.
Letter: It’s time for us to depolarize
A non-political, non-partisan group formed in 2016 called Braver Angels is stepping up to help America depolarize. In its campaign, With Malice Toward None, Braver Angels is reaching out to individuals, churches, schools, and civic organizations with a program that these groups can use to help their own members depolarize before and after the November election.
Editorial: NCAA must embrace new world order
The strict definition of amateurism that has guided the organization since its founding is falling by the wayside.
Samantha Julka: Hybrids—great for cars, not for offices
Where the hybrid model breaks down is in efficiency. Based on the data we’ve collected, it is proven that it takes a significantly higher amount of energy for organizations to collaborate and strategize, as well as be more innovative and creative, when working in a hybrid model.
Kim & Todd Saxton: This is why it’s never ‘just business’
What leads to a strong and sustainable business? We’d like to suggest three aspects leaders need to pay attention to: values, relationships and balance.
Deborah Daniels: This is the worst time to let down our pandemic guard
It’s starting to get cold, and I fear what will happen when coronavirus fatigue meets winter. Gov. Eric Holcomb’s first executive order declaring a public health emergency was issued March 6, with spring right around the corner. But winter presents a new challenge. By Sept. 30, the virus had reached all 92 Indiana counties, with […]
Dennis Sasso: What will the pandemic do to congregations?
Accustomed to coming together in assembly, we have learned to promote a sense of community from our separate living, dining and family rooms, from our patios and back yards. This outreach has been of immeasurable value, particularly to those who are unable to be together physically.
Letters: Republicans should unite against Trump
Donald Trump is a disgrace to the Republican Party and a threat to American democracy.
Letter: Numbers don’t back Trump economy claims
Donald Trump hasn’t told the truth about the economy. No wonder Mike Pence doesn’t want people to look at the statistics.
Letter: Keep religion—and hypocrisy out of government
I take offense at Curt Smith’s insertion of religion into any discussion having to do with our government.
Letter: Doctor’s numbers shouldn’t be trusted
According to Dr. Allon Friedman, “the likelihood of dying from COVID in Indiana is a 1.7-in-a-million chance.” It should be immediately apparent that his statement has no merit.
Greg Morris: IBJ’s virtual events engage and inform, even in a pandemic year
You have several opportunities before the end of the year to view a live IBJ virtual event. They are free for individuals, and corporate virtual rooms can be reserved for $100. Register at ibj.com by clicking on the events tab.
Editorial: Equity pledge is strong step forward in continuing conversation about race
We urge more companies to make similar commitments, whether they do so publicly by participating in the equity pledge or privately with accountability from within their own organizations.
Letter: Spartz is a success because she is intelligent, driven
You bet I’m voting for her. She is a fine human being.
Letter: Trump gets big things done
Trump has never been beholden to special interests, and he loves America and all Americans. Say
Garrett Mintz: Leaders often underestimate their abilities
As a society, we assume the most prominent business leaders have it all together—that they are brimming with confidence and are unshakable. We have conditioned ourselves to believe that leaders must be ever confident—that an organization’s CEO must have the answers, whether that’s because he or she is at the top of the organizational chart or because the leader has control.
Editorial: Race for governor keeps us in dark
Granted, Holcomb and his campaign have nothing to gain politically by introducing creative policy proposals in the midst of a safe race. But how about January? He’ll have four years and little to lose by making bold proposals that can help those who are struggling, shore up our weaknesses and make Indiana more economically competitive than ever.