Politics

IU Democrats at IU participate in the Reproductive Rights Rally Wednesday evening. Participants rallied in Dunn Meadow to listen to speeches about reproductive rights.

College Democrats at IU gather for reproductive rights rally Wednesday night

By Christine Fernando · Thursday, Oct. 26,2017 12 a.m.

The organization's vice president said it is a scary time to have a vagina.

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos listens as President Trump speaks during a strategic and policy discussion with CEOs April 11 in Washington, D.C. After the Department of Education announced changes to sexual misconduct guidance, a group of more than 40 students and alumni signed a letter to IU President Michael McRobbie, asking the University “stand with survivors and show the country that this university cares about its students.”

Coalition to look at future of special education in DeVos era

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Oct. 24,2017 11:13 p.m.

The forum will be open to the public in the Monroe County Public Library.

Bruce Cumings, the keynote speaker at "Assessing Korean Democratization and Democracy: From Molotov Cocktails to Candle Lights," speaks in the Global and International Studies Building auditorium Friday morning. Cumings, who is a professor at the University of Chicago, spoke on three episodes of violence that occurred before, during and after the Korean War and how they influenced Korea's path to democratization.

Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea discusses democracy and threats from North Korea

By Caroline Anders · Monday, Oct. 23,2017 9:13 a.m.

Kathleen Stephens said youth involvement in politics was important.

Joe Krahulik, senior, signs the free speech ball outside Ballantine Thursday. Young Americans for Liberty asked people to write whatever they wanted on the giant beach ball in the spirit of free speech.

Young Americans for Liberty promote free speech on campus

By Jesse Naranjo · Thursday, Oct. 19,2017 11:12 p.m.

Club members said IU was better than some universities.

Mayor John Hamilton speaks at the city council meeting Oct. 4 evening to endorse Ordinance 17-39, which authorized an agreement between the City of Bloomington and Cook Medical. The Bloomington City Council voted Wednesday night to approve a deal made with Cook Group Inc. which would allow the Bloomington-based company to pay the city fees in exchange for not being annexed into the city limits.

City council approves agreement with Cook Group Inc.

By IDS staff · Thursday, Oct. 19,2017 12:56 a.m.

The agreement would require Cook Group Inc. to pay the city at least $100,000 annually for the next 15 years.

A turbulent year in South Korea brings discussion on IU's campus

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 16,2017 8:01 p.m.

The talks will focus on the past year of conflict in South Korea and what lies ahead.

Daniel Graber sells fruit at the Bloomington Farmers' Market in 2013 in front of a box of peaches, his main crop. The city's director of economic and sustainability development discussed the city's solar energy initiative at Saturday's market.

Bloomington government to adopt solar power

By Christine Fernando · Monday, Oct. 16,2017 12:27 a.m.

The city will work toward sustainable energy and encourage small business to do the same.

IU professor strikes up Second Amendment conversation, responds to Las Vegas attacks

By Caroline Anders · Thursday, Oct. 12,2017 10:20 p.m.

Gun violence activist and IU professor Paul Helmke speaks out after the Las Vegas attacks.

Nuclear weapons talk puts focus on student activism

By Joe Schroeder · Thursday, Oct. 12,2017 10:17 p.m.

Geoff Wilson spoke on the dangers of nuclear weapons today.

President Donald Trump speaks in Indianapolis on Sept. 27. Trump signed an executive order Thursday morning calling for the scaling back of regulations on health insurance providers under the current health legislation passed under former President Obama.

President signs executive order on insurance deregulation, potentially undermining Obama era health laws

By IDS staff · Thursday, Oct. 12,2017 6:54 p.m.

The order aims to roll back regulations imposed by Obama-era health legislation.

Sen. Jimmy Merrett, R-District 31, speaks in the Indiana State House senate chambers in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Merritt said he plans to propose legislation imposing a mandatory 10-year-minimum sentence on drug dealers caught bringing fentanyl-laced narcotics into the state.

State senator says he wants to impose mandatory minimums on dealers selling fentanyl-laced drugs

By Jesse Naranjo · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2017 8:34 p.m.

Sen. Jim Merritt, R-Indianapolis, described the synthetic drug statute as "whack-a-mole."

President McRobbie speaks at the press conference on the opioid crisis initiative at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis on Tuesday. The Indiana University "Grand Challenge" plans to target the opioid crisis while partnering with the Governor's Office and IU Health.

Third IU Grand Challenge to address addiction crisis

By Jesse Naranjo · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2017 3:52 p.m.

The initiative was announced by IU President Michael McRobbie, Gov. Eric Holcomb and other officials at the Indiana Statehouse.

President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Farm Bureau building on Sept. 27. The Trump administration on Sunday outlined immigration principles and policies it wants Congress to prioritize, including border security, interior enforcement and merit-based immigration series.

Trump administration outlines immigration priorities

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 9,2017 8:18 p.m.

In addition to a border wall, the administration suggests Congress tighten restrictions on asylum seekers.

Indiana Department of Education announces 2017-18 food program guidelines

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 9,2017 8:18 p.m.

The guidelines went into effect on July 1.

Pence leaves Colts games after national anthem protest

By IDS staff · Sunday, Oct. 8,2017 2:39 p.m.

President Trump tweeted after that he had told Pence to do so if any protests during the national anthem occurred.

Indiana leaders respond to federal government's decision to scrap contraception mandate

By IDS staff · Friday, Oct. 6,2017 11:08 p.m.

Until Friday, employers were required to include birth control in their health insurance coverage.

Nearly one week after Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, residents are still trying to get the basics of food, water, gas and money from banks. Much of the damage done was to electrical wires, fallen trees and flattened vegetation, in addition to wooden home roofs torn off.

Puerto Ricans in Bloomington discuss continuing problems after Hurricane Maria

By Christine Fernando · Thursday, Oct. 5,2017 9:46 p.m.

They said the U.S. response was an afterthought.

City council members listen as Mayor John Hamilton urges them to pass the two agenda items at at the city council meeting Wednesday evening. He endorsed Resolution 17-38, which would create a food and beverage tax of one percent to finance expansions on the Monroe County Convention Center, and Ordinance 17-39, which would authorize an annexation between the City of Bloomington and Cook Medical.

City Council considers shifting tax funds to benefit emergency dispatch services county-wide

By Caroline Anders · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2017 11:45 p.m.

City council deliberates on funding for a movement to revamp the emergency services communication systems.

Junior Jenna Fisher, president of Students for Life at IU, moves a sign out of the rain Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of 10th Street and Fee Lane. Students for Life at IU partnered with Created Equal to place signs at the intersection protesting abortion.

Students for Life display posters of fetuses Wednesday during pro-life demonstration

By Christine Fernando · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2017 11:43 p.m.

Pro-choice students with Planned Parenthood stood alongside the pro-life protest.

Raegan Davis, a sophomore member of the Indiana University College Democrats, and Matt Bludgen, a freshman member of the College Republicans at Indiana University, participate in a debate Monday night in the IMU. The debate covered three topics: school vouchers, minimum wage and healthcare.

IU College Republicans and Democrats keep it civil, but heated, at Monday night's debate

By Katelyn Haas · Monday, Oct. 2,2017 11:17 p.m.

IU College Democrats and Republicans argued issues together Monday night.

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