Politics

Muslims fear greater harassment after election

By Christina Winfrey · Sunday, Dec. 4,2016 1:01 p.m.

Some in Muslim community are unsure about their future.

Trump speaks at Carrier plant, denies press access

By Alyson Malinger · Thursday, Dec. 1,2016 9:30 p.m.

Many publications were told there was no room at the plant.

Dakota Hudelson, co-facilitator for the Bloomington Green Party, speaks in an interview about the goals of the local party at the Monroe County Public Library.

Bloomington Green Party looks forward despite third-party barriers

By Melanie Metzman · Thursday, Dec. 1,2016 7:33 p.m.

The party is looking for potential candidates for 2018.

Libertarian Party looks towards 2018

By Melanie Metzman · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2016 7:55 p.m.

Monroe County Libertarians are "pretty low-key."

COLUMN: Taking tweets with a grain of salt

By Cassie Heeke · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2016 7:13 p.m.

How does tweeting play into the presidential transition process?

Educators grapple with how to teach democratic values post-election

By Lindsay Moore · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2016 7:02 p.m.

Educators look at the election as a way to incorporate democratic values at an early age.

Sophomore Reagan Kurk has been elected as chairperson for College Republicans at IU for the coming year. Kurk's history with College Republicans began the summer before her freshman year when she met former chairperson Brian Gamache in Washington, D.C.

College Republicans at IU elect sophomore Reagan Kurk as chairperson

By Lydia Gerike · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2016 8:34 p.m.

As chairperson for College Republicans at IU, sophomore Reagan Kurk said she hopes to bring new opportunities for members.

La Porte mayor Blair Milo speaks with College Republicans at IU on Monday Night about her experiences as a woman in politics. First elected when she was 28, Milo is one of the city's youngest mayors ever.

La Porte mayor encourages more women to run for office

By Lydia Gerike · Monday, Nov. 28,2016 10:05 p.m.

Blair Milo shares experiences, offers support for young women at College Republicans at IU's Women in Politics night

Students said they felt they had no voice in the election

By Chris Mura · Monday, Nov. 28,2016 6:55 p.m.

Two students felt that their vote didn't matter in Indiana.

Indiana residents weigh in on Steve Bannon

By Melanie Metzman · Monday, Nov. 28,2016 6:28 p.m.

Steve Bannon has been accused of white nationalism and anti-semitism.

COLUMN: A political guide to Thanksgiving dinner

By Cassie Heeke · Wednesday, Nov. 23,2016 10:18 p.m.

For those of you going home next week to visit with your families, chances are, politics will enter the conversation.

Donald Trump, republican presidential candidate, speaks during a Trump rally in Westfield, Ind. on Tuesday evening.

Trump supporters look forward to new America

By Lydia Gerike · Thursday, Nov. 17,2016 8:44 p.m.

Despite student protests against the president-elect, Trump supporters stand by their decision.

Bloomington's Planned Parenthood, located on S. College Ave, is the only facility in the state that uses volunteer escorts to accompany clients to the clinic's door.

Indiana legislator drafts bill banning abortion

By Lindsay Moore · Thursday, Nov. 17,2016 8:36 p.m.

Anti-abortion legislators threaten ban on abortions but Planned Parenthood plans to mobilize their own legal support.

Kegan Ferguson, a senior in law and public policy, tends a voter registration booth Wednesday afternoon. Volunteers from IU Dems took shifts between 3 and 7 pm at Baked! of Bloomington on 3rd Street.

Student Democrats work towards next election

By Chris Mura · Thursday, Nov. 17,2016 4:46 p.m.

Prominent student Democrats resolved to work harder to reinstate Democratic officials.

Muslim Student Association aims to make itself great again

By Lydia Gerike · Wednesday, Nov. 16,2016 9:30 p.m.

MSA members and nonmembers alike came together discuss post-election growth in the Muslim community.

SPEA Professor David Audretsch speaks globalization as IU Professors discuss how the alt-right movement in the western world resulted in the presidential election of Donald Trump Wednesday evening in the Georgian Room.

Global effects of election discussed in panel

By Christina Winfrey · Wednesday, Nov. 16,2016 9:28 p.m.

Students and faculty gathered to discuss the effects President-elect Donald Trump's decisions may have on the world.

Citizens look for alternatives in two-party system

By Melanie Metzman · Wednesday, Nov. 16,2016 7:22 p.m.

Some, dissatisfied with options, chose not to vote.

Willy Palomo yells into a megaphone while leading a group of students in a chant during a rally for a Sanctuary Campus Wednesday at Sample Gates. Palomo is with the UndocuHoosier Alliance and was rallying to bring awareness to isues facing undocumented students on IU's campus. "Hoosier Promise," he yelled. "Is a lie," the crowd followed up. "Only true," he yelled out again. "If you're white," the crowd finished.

Rally seeks to designate IU as a sanctuary campus

By Sarah Verschoor · Wednesday, Nov. 16,2016 7:11 p.m.

The UndocuHoosier alliance continues their work for students with a rally.

Trump presidency a "gloomy forecast" for climate change, scientists warn

By Hussain Ather · Tuesday, Nov. 15,2016 9:07 p.m.

Climate change shakes the nation preparing for Trump's presidency.

Republican Party works to rebuild after major losses in local elections

By Melanie Metzman · Tuesday, Nov. 15,2016 6:05 p.m.

Republicans did not win a single race in Monroe County.

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