Community Voices

People who self-identify as conservative have long advocated the notion that “diversity of perspective” is important. I completely agree. Some of them have advanced...

I received a text message while I was driving home last week. I sent a quick reply while I was at a stoplight, but...

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and there is a lot of conversation in our society today about mental health. So, what is mental...

I am sick and tired of playing defense regarding our children. I want to be on offense. It is time to be aggressive. As...

Or, more specifically, raise the debt ceiling. The United States government consistently spends more money than it takes in. (Its income is derived primarily via...

Vera Kersey was letting her dog out Monday night when she heard gunshots ring out in her neighborhood within Martindale-Brightwood.  She was already planning to wake up early next morning to cast her vote in the Marion County Primary Elections. After hearing the shots, the 64-year-old began to hope that who she voted for would focus on the crime in her area.

By Bridgette Thornton Small businesses are a significant driver of economic growth worldwide. While many people start a small business to fulfill a personal passion...

This week the world lost one of its truly great freedom fighters in the person of Harry Belafonte. For roughly seven decades, Mr. Belafonte...

What good is a book if you cannot read? Literacy is key. Financial literacy, or knowing what to do with our money, is far...

The Indianapolis Recorder won four awards at the Indiana Society of Professional Journalists banquet last week.