Politics

What you should know about Catalent’s potential investment before Wednesday’s council meeting

By David Wolfe Bender · Tuesday, March 1,2022 8:35 a.m.

The Bloomington City Council looks ready to give tax breaks to a company in Bloomington.

Black Voices: Isak Asare promotes unity and the truth beyond his congressional campaign

By Tiera Howleit · Monday, Feb. 28,2022 2:55 p.m.

Asare is more than his campaign—he is a person who cares about community.

Panelists discuss implications following Russian attack on Ukraine

By Luzane Draughon · Thursday, Feb. 24,2022 8:44 p.m.

NATO will hold a meeting Friday to discuss security in and around Ukraine.

UPDATE: Russian forces closing in on Ukrainian capital as tens of thousands flee the country

By IDS staff · Thursday, Feb. 24,2022 12:30 a.m.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the city is in a “phase of defense.”

OPINION: By any means necessary: learning from Malcolm X

By Jared Quigg · Sunday, Feb. 13,2022 4:33 p.m.

We should adopt Malcolm X’s uncompromising approach to politics in the present day.

Black Voices: A Black Woman may be the next Supreme Court Justice

By Tiera Howleit · Friday, Feb. 4,2022 12:34 p.m.

President Joe Biden is in the hot seat for making judicial history.

Indiana State Senate to consider bill removing handgun license requirement

By Haley Ryan · Wednesday, Feb. 2,2022 6:54 p.m.

No action has been taken since the bill was sent to the Senate on Jan. 12.

OPINION: Our generation must oppose U.S. imperialism

By Jared Quigg · Sunday, Jan. 30,2022 6:35 p.m.

Soldiers don't fight for freedom, they fight for capital.

Black Voices: President Biden should not compare Black Death

By Tiera Howleit · Sunday, Jan. 30,2022 12:36 p.m.

MLK has left a worldwide legacy, and Floyd opened the world’s eyes.

Indiana House votes in favor of controversial education bill, moving it to the Senate

By Carter DeJong · Wednesday, Jan. 26,2022 11:47 p.m.

State representatives voted 60-37 mostly along party lines in favor of the bill.

MCCSC Board of Trustees details COVID protocol updates, highlights vaccination clinic

By Sean Gilley · Tuesday, Jan. 25,2022 10:28 p.m.

The board paused its COVID-19 dashboard until it can produce more accurate results.

MCCSC Board of Trustees fill District 6 vacancy after Jacinda Townsend Gides’ resignation

By Sean Gilley · Tuesday, Jan. 25,2022 8 p.m.

Longtime resident and local parent in Bloomington Ross Grimes will be sworn in Jan. 25.

Indiana state legislators speak out against HB 1134 at College Democrats of Indiana event

By Emma Uber · Monday, Jan. 24,2022 10:57 p.m.

HB 1134 aims to limit the teaching of topics such as race and religion.

Jennifer Crossley makes history as Monroe County’s first Black woman council member

By Sean Gilley · Thursday, Jan. 20,2022 8:37 p.m.

Crossley set her sights on local criminal justice and homelessness issues for her agenda.

Black Voices: Does education matter or is this just politics?

By Sara Molina · Tuesday, Jan. 18,2022 11:01 a.m.

Indiana Senate Bill 167 does not pass, but the fight is not over.

OPINION: It’s hard being an American leftist

By Jared Quigg · Sunday, Jan. 16,2022 11:16 p.m.

I’m trying to find some optimism in pessimistic times.

U.S. Congressman R-Trey Hollingsworth will not seek reelection in 2022

By Emma Uber · Wednesday, Jan. 12,2022 5:59 p.m.

Hollingsworth pledged he would step down after four terms.

Monroe county residents are confident they have the numbers to defeat annexation

By Sean Gilley · Friday, Jan. 7,2022 1:09 p.m.

Monroe county commissioners joined with city and county residents to offer preliminary petition estimates.

IU experts reflect on Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol

By Kaitlyn Radde · Thursday, Jan. 6,2022 6:36 p.m.

Eight people from Indiana and one former IU student have been charged since the insurrection.

IU faculty member announces candidacy for Indiana’s 9th congressional district

By Cameron Garber · Thursday, Dec. 16,2021 8:46 p.m.

Isak Nti Asare will be the first African-American to represent the district if elected.

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