Opinion

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.

COLUMN: It shouldn't take a NYT story to expose sexual abusers

We shouldn't need major news stories to talk about sexual assault and harassment 

EDITORIAL: Despite progress, IU still lacks diversity

While the University gets better every year, we must continue to do more.

COLUMN: The top 10 worst acts of the Trump presidency so far

Ten things President Trump has mishandled willfully done wrong.

EDITORIAL: Papa Johns, the NFL and a social media storm

Many brands use social media to boost their image, but does it leave a lasting impression?

COLUMN: In Sutherland Springs, gun laws weren't the issue

Failure to enforce current laws led to the shooting.

COLUMN: Don't demonize CupcakKe

CupcakKe's comments about a Korean pop group member are not worthy of the amount of violent criticism she has received. 

COLUMN: Proctor and Gamble nails another #ThankYouMom ad

Proctor and Gamble's Winter Olympic ad features a non-politicized celebration of mothers and draws attention to its brand.

The Editorial Board's weekly takes

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

EDITORIAL: A toxic environment

Indiana must reduce chemical dumping.

COLUMN: Older generations are a roadblock to gun control

Reluctance to change, largely propagated by older generations, is harming Americans.

EDITORIAL: The sorry state of free speech in the US

Both Republicans and Democrats have beef with the First Amendment.

COLUMN: Abolish offshore tax havens

Transparency is a necessity in the global market.

COLUMN: The proposed GOP tax plan will not help the poor

The new tax plan favors corporate entities while further disenfranchising lower-income Americans. 

COLUMN: Merit-based immigration will hurt the economy

Low-skilled workers make up an integral part of our economic community. 

EDITORIAL: High school students should be free to cover hard topics

Plainfield High School's dating guide should not be censored. 

COLUMN: End the diversity visa lottery

A merit-based immigration system, like the one offered by President Trump, would fare better.

EDITORIAL: Continue examining the relationship between marijuana and sex

Those who smoke marijuana are having more sex than those who don't.