Politics

COLUMN: Damage to Capitol art represents rioters’ poor morals

By Ellie Albin · Sunday, Jan. 10,2021 4:35 p.m.

Recklessness by rioters shows their blatant disrespect of history and art.

IU political panel discusses impeachment, political climate after Capitol insurrection

By Haley Ryan · Friday, Jan. 8,2021 11:58 p.m.

Four IU experts discussed the political aftermath of the Capitol Hill riot.

IU Democrats optimistic after Georgia Senate runoffs, Republicans looking to 2022

By David Wolfe Bender · Thursday, Jan. 7,2021 8:37 p.m.

The races in Georgia were called in the middle of riots at the Capitol building.

Gov. Holcomb condemns pro-Trump mob at U.S. Capitol

By Lizzie Kaboski · Wednesday, Jan. 6,2021 8:32 p.m.

The governor looked to history as an example of how the country can persevere.

Indiana Sen. Mike Braun joins effort to dispute presidential election results

By Haley Ryan · Monday, Jan. 4,2021 8:01 p.m.

Indiana Senator Mike Braun will join others to reject disputed state electors.

IU experts weigh in on Biden’s COVID-19 response plan

By Luzane Draughon · Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020 2:14 p.m.

While they are optimistic about Biden’s plan, it’s up to Americans to take action.

A second panel of IU experts discussed implications of a Biden-Harris administration

By Luzane Draughon · Monday, Dec. 7,2020 10:29 p.m.

The experts discussed climate change, health care and LGBTQ+ rights.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren discusses student debt relief plan, federal support at roundtable Monday

By Madison Smalstig · Monday, Dec. 7,2020 8:09 p.m.

Using this plan, Biden can cancel up to $50,000 in federal student loan debt for borrowers.

IU experts’ panel discusses policy implications of a Biden-Harris administration

By Luzane Draughon · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2020 10:48 p.m.

The experts agree Biden will overturn many of the Trump administration’s policies.

Scott Hogan, originally from Bloomington, helped turn Georgia blue for Biden

By Madison Smalstig · Sunday, Nov. 29,2020 8:37 p.m.

Scott Hogan, who grew up in Bloomington, is a Biden campaign senior advisor.

Republicans flip more seats in Indiana State House of Representatives 2020 election

By Madison Smalstig · Thursday, Nov. 19,2020 5:09 p.m.

The house is a Republican supermajority, so they can meet without Democratic representatives.

Bloomington City Council approves public safety community advisory commission after debate about inclusion, structure

By Mel Fronczek · Thursday, Nov. 19,2020 5:05 p.m.

Commissioners will examine public safety outside the frame of law enforcement.

IU experts comment on the recent legal action taken by the Trump campaign

By Luzane Draughon · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2020 5:15 p.m.

They agree it’s unlikely the results of the election will be altered.

Monroe County Election Board reflects on 2020 election operations, reviews provisional ballots

By Mel Fronczek · Sunday, Nov. 15,2020 12:52 p.m.

The board had to reject 94 out of 110 provisional ballots.

Indianapolis native Ron Klain named Joe Biden’s chief of staff

By Madison Smalstig · Thursday, Nov. 12,2020 3:56 p.m.

Klain graduated from North Central High School in 1979.

Gov. Holcomb to remove Stage 5, sign executive order for stricter COVID-19 requirements

By Madison Smalstig · Wednesday, Nov. 11,2020 8:15 p.m.

The seven-day positivity rate was 10.3%, which is 6.4% higher than when Indiana moved to Stage 5.

IU professor Dawn Johnsen named a member of the Biden transition team

By Luzane Draughon · Wednesday, Nov. 11,2020 8:06 p.m.

Johnsen served on the transition teams of two other presidents.

Monroe County ballot audit reveals accurate results reported on Election Day

By Madison Smalstig · Wednesday, Nov. 11,2020 2:07 p.m.

The results recorded of the in-person ballots at Van Buren Precinct 6 were 100% accurate.

Members of the IU community share their reactions to the 2020 election

By Luzane Draughon · Wednesday, Nov. 11,2020 10:30 a.m.

Trump continues to contest the results, claiming voter fraud.

Meet MCCSC school board’s new member April Hennessey

By Helen Rummel · Tuesday, Nov. 10,2020 3:25 p.m.

Hennessey was the only new candidate elected to the board Nov. 3.

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