Letter: State chooses economy over health
What will it take (deaths, hospitalization, ICU capacity, etc.) for the governor to decide that Stage 5 is not working. With the incidents rising, consequences will follow!
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Santiago Jaramillo: Leaders must talk about—and track—diversity and inclusion
Truly making diversity and inclusion part of your organizational heartbeat is like performing cultural open-heart surgery: It’s serious and the road to recovery is long, but in the end, your organization will be stronger and healthier than before.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Investments in public health are key to addressing racial disparities
As we continue to work together to enable children and adults to return safely to school and work, we must prioritize addressing the underlying factors that have resulted in the racial disparities exposed by the pandemic.
Jim Merritt: State needs multiple power sources to avoid blackouts
An “all of the above” approach should include investments not only in innovative renewable technologies, such as wind and solar, but also in dependable low-cost natural gas, to ensure adequate energy is available when each and every customer goes to turn on the lights.
Letter: Evictions moratorium risks long-term problems
The recently enacted CDC eviction moratorium gives renters a false sense of protection.
EDITORIAL: Vote—not just in presidential contest but in the down-ballot races, too
Learn what you can before you cast your ballot—and don’t stop with the federal races. The future of our communities and our state depends on it.
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.
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.