Dr. Richard Feldman: Federal attitude toward marijuana is changing
Reclassification is reflective of the evolving public acceptance of marijuana and the tremendous support for legalization.
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This month, columnists debate whether the change in the federal designation of marijuana should move lawmakers to make it legal here. Columnists also address the Trump trial, politics and more.
Featured issue
Sen. Rodric Bray: Reclassifying marijuana isn’t a panacea for legalization
Marijuana tax collections as a percentage of state budgets were, at the highest, a meager 1.6% in 2023.
Rep. Vanessa Summers: Cannabis reclassification should spark legalization
The stigma surrounding cannabis is deeply ingrained in our society and remains overwhelmingly present in Indiana’s Legislature.
Natalie Robinson: Pay transparency laws hurt small businesses
While well-intentioned, pay transparency laws do little to address any perceived pay gap.
Ashton Eller: The pay transparency pitfalls are clear
Pay transparency is the perfect example of legislation that interjects itself into a business’s hiring process.
Forefront
Curt Smith: Family reunion is special time every summer
If you or your loved ones are in a position to catalyze or create such an event, I’d strongly encourage it.
Marshawn Wolley: Four years later, we reflect on George Floyd’s impact
While the Black community remains at the bottom of the best statistics and top of the worst statistics, a resilient community continues to fight.
Brian Schutt: Competition seeds future entrepreneurs in our soil
As a byproduct, thousands of business ideas have been formed, and an estimated 60 businesses have been started by these teen founders.
Shariq Siddiqui: We need to rethink the way we view the poor
They sought to practice philanthropy with the little resources they had to uplift people around them.
Brad Rateike: You need to visit Lucas Oil this month. Here’s why.
This month, Indianapolis is not going to host average swimmers. We are going to host the elite, the best in the country.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Suburbs offer opportunity to Indy Eleven
It might not feel like it for fans who’ve had the rug pulled out from under them, but the Indy Eleven might have the upper hand here.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Charter school trifecta: Examples expose failure
We have created a “school choice market.” A freewheeling market.
Deborah Daniels: Rule of law in this country is under attack
At the point where the people no longer believe the judicial system is fair, we are headed toward autocracy.
George Gemelas: Indiana has an energy problem. We need clear thinking.
The question facing us, and the country, is: Will we be able to keep up with electricity demand?
Claire Fiddian-Green: We must refocus our energy on the opioid crisis
It’s hard to believe that, only 10 years ago, our country was just beginning to reckon with the opioid crisis.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Allow me to correct some falsehoods in Trump case
The reason Trump wanted to conceal the payoff was because he was running for president.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: In Trump case, the legal system worked
And for the record, I would argue that Trump got treated better than most defendants.
Jim Shella: We owe jurors in Trump case gratitude
Republicans on social media are already proposing that they be outed.
George Hornedo: Let’s bring democracy back to Indiana politics
One-party Republican dominance has generally led to a lack of progress across all 92 counties.
Una Osili: We all need to participate in climate-control efforts
We need greater collaboration between not-for-profits and philanthropic funders and between government and for-profit businesses.
Shariq Siddiqui: Let’s build more sustainable fundraising systems
Many development officers who work for Muslim charitable institutions might not see their families the entire month of Ramadan.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Hogsett’s MLS plan was poorly rolled out
The way all of this has unfolded feels sudden, secretive and un-Hoosier-like.
Dr. Richard Feldman: COVID is here to stay and still dangerous to some
Remember that COVID is an unusual virus that causes ‘long COVID,’ especially in the unvaccinated or in those with repeated infections.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Now middle-aged, Gen X is the best generation
Part of the reason I enjoy being a member of Gen X is our attitude and adaptability.
Curt Smith: Some proposed language for a religious bill of rights
It is offered in the spirit of sparking a conversation about how we can tap into the latent talent and capacity of our neglected faith communities.