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Bloomington’s new armored truck wastes taxpayer money and further militarizes police

By Dylan Moore · Monday, July 16,2018 7 a.m.

By wasting $225,000 on an armored truck when the city has much more pressing concerns, Mayor Hamilton and BPD have failed in their mission to efficiently protect Bloomington.

Panic! At The Disco lights up the fieldhouse

By Matt Begala · Monday, July 16,2018 5 a.m.

Thousands of fans gathered at Bankers Life Fieldhouse to celebrate life, love and music with Brendon Urie.

Let’s take a more active role in defending reproductive rights

By Matthew Waterman · Thursday, July 12,2018 8 a.m.

From right-wing harassment to a Supreme Court opening, abortion access faces threats both old and new.

Affirmative Action: unjust, jaundiced and outdated

By Ethan Smith · Thursday, July 12,2018 5 a.m.

The Trump Administration is recognizing the years of discrimination caused from affirmative action, and universities should comply with its new policy.

Scott Pruitt was a human ethical lapse, fight to replace him will be political gold for Democrats

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, July 8,2018 5:49 p.m.

Unless Trump moves with the sort of alacrity to replace Pruitt that he has to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, the November election will clearly be a referendum on environmental protection.

Anthony Kennedy's replacement cannot be undermined by the president

By Ethan Smith · Friday, July 6,2018 9 p.m.

President Trump needs to find someone who can equate the progress Kennedy left on this nation.

'The Bold Type' covers concerns of real women

By Madison Cole · Wednesday, July 4,2018 7:24 p.m.

Present-day challenges of young women are shown on 'The Bold Type' television series.

Hannah Gadsby’s 'Nanette' will change stand-up comedy, and it may change you too

By Matthew Waterman · Wednesday, July 4,2018 6 p.m.

Gadsby’s new stand-up special is one of the most genius, courageous and powerful performances in the history of comedy.

Don’t underestimate the power of protest

By Ethan Smith · Monday, July 2,2018 12 p.m.

Protests, marches and rallies are fundamental to the foundation of this country.

LETTER: Bring foreign aid to center of attention during election season

By Kelsey Napier · Saturday, June 30,2018 9 a.m.

Critically important in today’s world, foreign aid can lead to increased national security.

The power fashion plays in politics

By Madison Cole · Thursday, June 28,2018 12 p.m.

Melania Trump created controversy by wearing green jacket that said, 'I REALLY DON'T CARE, DO U?'

US has lent legitimacy to the Saudi monarchy for decades

By Matthew Waterman · Thursday, June 28,2018 4 a.m.

The end of the ban on women driving doesn't change the fundamental nature of the regime.

Indonesian punk rock music scene fosters democracy

By Anne Anderson · Monday, June 25,2018 8 a.m.

The foundation of punk music is speaking out against authority.

Thanks for helping Sebastian's Indiana project

By Shari Bozorgzad · Saturday, June 23,2018 2:40 a.m.

Shari Bozorgzad expresses her thanks for the help she received with her third-grade students' project.

COLUMN: Now is the time to live your best life

By Madison Cole · Thursday, June 21,2018 5:12 p.m.

Celebrate the life you are given by being the best version of yourself.

The U.S.-North Korea summit was a step toward peace

By Matthew Waterman · Thursday, June 21,2018 2 p.m.

Democrats should stop standing in the way.

Indiana politics: where the parties stand

By Evan Carnes · Thursday, June 21,2018 9 a.m.

The Indiana GOP met June 8 and 9, and the Indiana Democratic Party met June 15 and 16.

Mexico's Rafael Marquez fights for the ball during the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup on June 21, 2017, in Sochi, Russia.

COLUMN: How the Mexican national team has brought me closer to my own father

By Tribune News Service · Monday, June 18,2018 11 a.m.

Fidel Martinez's bond with his father is strengthened by their love for the Mexican national soccer team.

Accountability for international law is sorely needed in Iraq and Syria

By Matthew Waterman · Friday, June 15,2018 10 a.m.

Fighting a despicable enemy like ISIS makes it more important than ever to avoid harming civilians.

Don’t overlook the meaning of gay pride fests

By Ethan Smith · Thursday, June 14,2018 1 p.m.

Everyone, regardless of identity should join the celebrations of gay pride this month.

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