Daniel Poynter: Three steps to take toward carbon neutrality
Carbon neutrality means being net-neutral—you still emit some greenhouse gases, but investing in projects that soak up the same amount makes you neutral.
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Matthew Levy: Global supply chains must adapt to a changing world
The increased cost of raw materials and certain components is one of the most significant new challenges.
Linebarger & Ricks: Kudos to health providers, colleges that are requiring vaccines
Unvaccinated people now account for almost all reported cases and deaths.
Sheila Kennedy: Pandemic is example of when identity politics kills
Tribalism has clearly triumphed over logic. The desire to “own the libs” has proved to be more powerful than self-protection.
Timothy Fort: Let employees listen to their favorite tunes at work
Music has a physio-psychological impact on us. It gets into our bones.
Todd Richardson: Do you know how to respond to The Great Resignation?
In April of this year, 4 million people quit their jobs. That represents 2.7% of U.S. workers and marks the highest resignation rate ever recorded.
Matthew Whiteside: Sustainability effort well intentioned, not well designed
I fully support the sustainability mission of our city. We must take this seriously to remain competitive and to serve the greater good.
Jeffrey Dukes & John Ketzenberger: Climate change solutions can be grown in Indiana
The groundswell of support for climate action can also be felt here in Indiana: More than half of Hoosiers now understand that human activity is a major cause of climate change, and nearly two in three registered voters say the state should play a major role in fighting it, according to recent polling conducted by The Nature Conservancy in Indiana.
Joe Hogsett: Congress should pass bipartisan infrastructure plan
A federal-sized infrastructure assist would allow Indianapolis to take responsibility for some of the unjust transportation projects of our city’s history.
Nikki Woodson & Shawn Smith: Evolving to meet needs of diverse schools, communities
Our supportive and locally elected school boards charged us to determine how we could address equity and equality not only in the classroom but also in our operation.
Sheila Kennedy: Uninformed frenzy over critical race theory is all politics
Assertions that critical race theory is being taught in America’s elementary and high schools are ludicrous. As I have been complaining pretty much forever, schools aren’t even teaching the most basic concepts required for civic literacy.
Brose McVey & Carol D’Amico: The power of a job on teen mental health
Beginning with the graduating class of 2023, high school students may help themselves graduate through work-based learning, including internships—an overdue change that should generate dividends, intended and otherwise.
Jillavontia Edwards: It’s time to treat home care workers as truly essential
Building a better economy as we recover from COVID-19 starts with the millions of home care workers who are struggling to get by on low pay.
Fred Yeakey & Dave Neff: Companies can provide students hope beyond zip codes
Opportunity is relative to your level of exposure. Only when urban students are exposed to something outside their ZIP code can they get a vision for a new normal. And the bridge to a better community and life starts with the infrastructure and access to corporate mentorship.
Letter: There is much to be grateful for in America
Independence Day—another opportunity to celebrate the birth of the greatest nation ever formed.
John Downs: Candy expo in Indy is positive sign of recovery
For those of us in the confectionery industry, this is a time to recognize the unique power of the little treats we create. No other item brings joy and facilitates connections like candy.
Tauhric Brown: Black community hit hard by pandemic’s isolation
We’re seeing escalating cases of anxiety, depression, substance abuse and violence. Even those with access to health care aren’t seeking help because of the stigma of mental illness, which is especially prevalent in African American communities.
Sid Mishkin: Living with history is instructive, even when it’s flawed
We should remember and learn from our history, not attempt to erase it, as we work to achieve racial justice, peace and reconciliation.
Westerhausen and Kovacs: Lawmakers should reconsider policy change for future pandemics
We should celebrate the expertise and knowledge of public health professionals who produced the positive outcomes achieved in Indiana during the pandemic.
Jade Thomas: Benjamin Harrison site offers lessons for leadership
There’s no instruction manual for leadership. There is no template. Our leadership is informed by our experiences with others and our inclination toward learning.