This week the Opinion desk shared ideas with one another for columns. Here are some of this week's best.

RIP to the Velvet Onion.

We should release all nonviolent drug offenders, legalize marijuana and decriminalize all drugs now.

The U.S. needs to step away from the endless conflict in the Middle East.

Due to social inequalities and stereotypes in the black community, black men are highly underrepresented in gymnastics.

Trump’s firing of national security adviser John Bolton demonstrates Trump's flawed logic.

The election for a crucial congressional seat in North Carolina rages on.

Whether or not you've heard of it, Bloomington’s community radio station produces quality local content. 

The hottest takes this week from the Opinion desk.

While he spouted popular ideas on climate change, we failed Jay Inslee.

Universal health care coverage will never happen if the system continues to be privatized.

It shouldn't matter if sexual orientation is coded into our genes or not. 

IU cannot have a quarterback lead the team in rushing for the long term.

Privacy from the government and corporations should always be a priority.