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Marcella Jewel speaks at the rally Wednesday night to launch the local Hillary Clinton campaign quarters. Jewel is the state director in Indiana for Clinton’s campaign.

New office promotes Democratic ticket in Bloomington

By Melanie Metzman · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2016 9:35 p.m.

The new Democratic office in Bloomington will be home to the campaigns for Clinton and other local politicians.

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the Douglass Park Gymnasium in Indianapolis on Sunday ahead of the May 3 Primary Elections in Indiana. Clinton spoke about a slew of topics including healthcare, foreign policy and drug addiction.

Monroe County Democratic Party starts local efforts with rally tomorrow

By IDS staff · Monday, Sept. 5,2016 8:51 p.m.

Local Democrats will also campaign for Gregg, Ritz and Bayh.

Local democrats launch African-American caucus

By Melanie Metzman · Monday, Sept. 5,2016 8:49 p.m.

The IDAAC will work to increase African-American representation at the polls.

Clinton, Kaine head to Philadelphia to begin DNC

By Lindsay Moore · Sunday, July 24,2016 7:49 p.m.

The DNC released additional speakers including Sen. Elizabeth Warren and VP nominee Tim Kaine.

Delegates playing hooky avoid both politics and protests

By Sarah Gardner · Thursday, July 21,2016 10:59 p.m.

Many choose to hang out at the convention bar instead of on the floor.

Donald Trump, republican presidential candidate, has his supporters reference the media during a Trump rally in Westfield, Ind. on Tuesday evening. The media does not show all of his supporters and only focuses on him, Trump said. "I'm the messenger, you're the important ones in the whole thing," he said.

Trump’s address essential to party’s future, IU scholar says

By Sarah Gardner · Thursday, July 21,2016 4:46 p.m.

Trump is scheduled to speak tonight and accept the Republican nomination for president.

An audience member takes a picture as Donald Trump, republican presidential candidate, speak during a Trump rally in Westfield, Ind. on Tuesday evening.

Mike Pence tries out for running mate last time before Trump's decision

By Emily Ernsberger · Tuesday, July 12,2016 10:07 p.m.

Trump has to tap Pence by Friday if he wants him for VP.

Trump to hold Indiana rally in Westfield amid VP speculation for Pence

By IDS staff · Saturday, July 9,2016 4:40 p.m.

Amid speculation of who he might choose to be his vice president, Republican nominee Donald Trump is having a rally in central Indiana.

Governor Mike Pence speaks on a variety of topics at the 2016 State of the State address in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Pence spoke on a variety of topics, from gun control legislation to education bills. "And when we do this, we will fulfill the promise, not just of our time, but we will fulfill the promise first forged beneath that constitution elm in Corydon in 1816—the promise of a state built on freedom that would become a beacon of hope and an example to the nation."

Pence addresses state

By Annie Garau · Wednesday, Jan. 13,2016 1:14 a.m.

Even with all of these symbols that continuously define the Hoosier state, the governor and legislators made it clear that with regards to state transportation, education healthcare and civil rights legislation, somethings have to change.

Ordinance protects gender and sexual minorities

By Anne Halliwell · Thursday, Dec. 10,2015 12:33 a.m.

Bloomington Common Council reacts to Senate Bill 100, which proposes to extend protections for gender and sexual minorities.

Indiana House Republicans will fight require doctors' sign-off for cold and allergy medicines

Thursday, Nov. 19,2015 11:52 p.m.

Indiana House Republicans want medicines containing pseudoephedrine to require doctors' prescriptions.

COLUMN: Martin O'Malley the for Vice President

By Jared Thompson · Wednesday, July 1,2015 9:06 p.m.

While Martin O'Malley may not be a likely candidate for the democratic nomination, he'd make the perfect Vice President

COLUMN: Donald is a wild card, not a Trump card

By Maggie Eickhoff · Sunday, June 28,2015 7:38 p.m.

Newly announced GOP presidential contender Donald Trump has already created diplomatic and media tensions.

COLUMN: #justPOTUSthings

By Maggie Eickhoff · Wednesday, May 27,2015 9:34 p.m.

On Monday, President Barack Obama tweeted from his own Twitter handle for the very first time, greeting the Twittersphere with this light-hearted hello: "@POTUS: Hi Twitter!

EDITORIAL: NSA restrictions in sight

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, May 20,2015 9:11 p.m.

Cue the Ben Franklin quote about balancing freedom and security, the National Security Agency’s mass surveillance program is once again under scrutiny. This past week, the U.S.

Editorial: Study proves poor people are lazy fatties

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, May 13,2015 8:31 p.m.

The poor would be better off if they were more like Paul Ryan, but then again, most people would be better off if they were more like Paul Ryan.

Needle exchange measures approved in Indiana

By Daniel Metz · Wednesday, April 29,2015 10:49 p.m.

Needle exchange programs implemented to fight HIV.

State legislation could cause jail overcrowding in Monroe

By Mary Katherine Wildeman · Tuesday, April 28,2015 12:48 a.m.

A bill intended to fund county correctional programs could mean overcrowding for the local jail.

Biden announces It's On Us progress

By Hannah Alani · Thursday, April 23,2015 10:23 p.m.

White House, IU researchers trying to combat sexual assault

Former DNC chair travels to Bloomington to endorse Hamilton

By Neal Earley · Thursday, April 23,2015 12:07 a.m.

The former presidential candidate travels to Blooming to endorse mayoral candidate.

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