Letter: Puppy mills should be illegal everywhere
From: Beth WestColumbusI have fostered and adopted rescue dogs for many years through a variety of rescue organizations.In past years, the dogs I worked...
Letter: School lunch workers have stepped up
From: Tarrah WestercampGreenwoodOver a year ago, the COVID pandemic hit and schools in our state had to instantly pivot from in-person to virtual learning.Thousands...
Letter: There is hope for future of GOP leadership
From: Judy McCormickColumbusI’m writing this letter in response and agreement with Mark Franke’s editorial in the Saturday, April 24 Republic titled, “Not Your grandfather’s...
Letter: Quit tobacco this Mother’s Day
From: Kylee JonesColumbusMay is here, and it is a month to celebrate mothers all over the world and to advocate for women’s health.Unfortunately, tobacco...
Letter: More renewable energy needed
From: William GerhardScipioThe drive for renewable energy is critical to lowering our carbon footprint.The question of how best to do this can start many...
Letter: Indiana is becoming America’s hydrogen innovation hub
From: Rich PowellWashington D.C.As normal routines were upended due to COVID-19, communities and businesses have been forced to use two very important words —...
Letter: Cummins CEO shares thoughts on Chauvin decision
From: Tom LinebargerColumbusMany of us have followed the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with murdering George Floyd in...
Letter: Stricter background checks needed for guns
From: Morris KlapperIndianapolisCan we, the overwhelming majority of the citizens of this state who are mentally healthy and rational, agree that the following statements...
Letter: US needs to help end war in Yemen
From: Ann JonesColumbusAfter six years of complicity in a terrible human tragedy, the U.S. has an obligation to end all support for the destabilizing...
Letter: Businesses should advocate for social change
From: Kyle KingenIndianapolisLocal government and organizations are not the only sectors of the community that have a responsibility to advocate for social change. Businesses...













