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.
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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.
Darryl Lockett & Corey Wilson: Solving today’s challenges demands ‘sneaker diplomacy’
Solving today’s challenges demands what we call “sneaker diplomacy,” the kind of two-way understanding that comes from walking a mile or two in someone else’s kicks.
Sheila Kennedy: Holcomb, Rokita and the radicalization of the GOP
Our ambitious attorney general has cast his lot with those Republicans, who—it must be admitted—are representative of what the Grand Old Party has become.
Sue Ellspermann & Daniel Elsener: One effort to diversify Indiana’s teaching corps
We are all aware of the significant teacher shortage plaguing our state. It is incumbent upon our universities, both public and private, to aggressively recruit highly qualified and talented individuals to lead Hoosier classrooms.
George Gemelas: Sen. Braun’s climate leadership sets stage for progress
With Main Street entrepreneurial spirit, Sen. Braun and his peers have rolled up their sleeves and gotten to work.
Dan O’Toole: A better mailbox and secure drone delivery is on horizon
What this means to consumers is a fixture at the end of driveways across the world for more than 160 years is about to get a reboot. The ubiquitous mailbox—not much changed since 1858—is getting an update.
David Johnson: Indiana has everything to gain from Endless Frontier Act
This legislation would promote resiliency and competitiveness in our nation’s (and state’s) advanced-manufacturing sector.
Dennis Sasso: Latinx is not a term that Latin Americans use or even know
It betrays Spanish grammar and is unnecessary to accomplish the gender-neutral and inclusive purposes it seeks to serve.
Morton Marcus; Who gains and who loses from the forthcoming reapportionment?
While Hamilton and Marion counties are the biggest winners, Madison, Wayne, Delaware, Grant and Lake will have less representation and will be the biggest losers.
Chris Watts: Indiana’s two-year budget tackles 20-year population challenge
Population belongs on the list of Indiana’s most daunting long-term challenges, alongside education. Sure, our schools need to prepare more Hoosiers for success in the job market, but building our economy also takes more Hoosiers—period.
Sheila Kennedy: Connecting some dots in the hospitality industry
Researchers estimate that the pandemic has cost America 2.5 million restaurant jobs and closed more than 100,000 eateries, so it is worrisome that, just as the nation begins to return to whatever “normal” looks like, so many restaurants that did survive can’t find staffers.
William Hume: Speedway offers opportunities for electric vehicle research
The best profit makers will be all about green climate innovations, and one of these is electrified transportation. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway can be a big part of clean-energy research and development.
Jay Height: A big part of pandemic recovery is rebuilding relationships
We need to revive old friendships and forge new ones. We need to commit, no matter where we live, to re-neighboring our ’hood.
Rupal Thanawala: Education, empathy key to stamping out bias against Asian Americans
A series of events over the past year has pushed Asian Americans to the edge, and we felt enough is enough.
Letter: Rapid transit in Indy is waste of money
For the prices we pay for rapid transit in Indianapolis, it never seems to last very long.
Mark Howell: Championships are a catalyst to collaborate for greater good
March Madness is serving as continued inspiration for the Indianapolis Host Committee as we move forward plans for Indianapolis’ next signature event—the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Jan. 10, 2022, at Lucas Oil Stadium.