Opinion

EDITORIAL: A treatment worth suing over

People have every right to sue the government for stalemating the legalization of marijuana.

COLUMN: Dictionary.com's apt word of the year

2017's word of the year is complicit, reflecting the actions of lawmakers and civilians alike.

The Editorial Board's weekly takes

Members of the Editorial Board share their popular and unpopular opinions of the week.

EDITORIAL: Cyntoia Brown should be praised, not incarcerated

Sentenced to prison for life after killing her sexual abuser, Brown has already served her time.

COLUMN: President Trump should have kept his mouth shut about Pocahontas

At a ceremony to honor Native American veterans, Trump made a fool of himself.

COLUMN: Female authors deserve more respect

Female authors are people deserving equal respect compared to male authors.

EDITORIAL: The presidency should not be an ad spot

President Trump's wines and other personal businesses should not be a focal point of his presidency.

COLUMN: New York Times article failed to properly condemn far-right extremism

Depicting the normalcy of evil does not combat it.

COLUMN: Do not forget the elephants

We need clear confirmation that the ban on elephant hunting trophies will not be lifted.

EDITORIAL: Intimidation has no place in sexual assault allegations

Brooklyn police officers should be ashamed of attempting to coax an alleged rape victim out of pressing charges.

COLUMN: The giving season should be year round

The holidays should not be the only time we give to charities and non-profits.

COLUMN: Kosher options should be available in dining halls

If students are forced into a meal plan, they should be able to eat their religious diet

EDITORIAL: Apple protects users' privacy from the FBI

The government is trying to bypass encryption and access data on iPhones.

COLUMN: Survivors need your support more than bands do

Your favorite artists need to be held to the same standards as everyone else.

EDITORIAL: Amazon Key could be a major security disaster

Amazon's new product that allows its delivery employees to enter customers' homes raises concerns about privacy and security.

COLUMN: Online class messaging is not worth it

Steer clear of mass group texts and Google Docs that share too much class information.

EDITORIAL: Save the trees, Gov. Holcomb

Logging can sometimes be beneficial, but old growth areas should be spared

LETTER: Holidays from the closet

EDITORIAL: Hamilton County housing costs drive out middle class

The steep price of homes in Fishers and Carmel could cause a decrease in populations of people who provide services to these communities.

COLUMN: Security breaches tarnish reputation of U.S. cybersecurity

Rapid digitalization may have done more harm than good.