Politics

OPINION: In America, racism is even found in the drinking water

By Jared Quigg · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2022 8 a.m.

The water crisis in Mississippi is the consequence of racism.

OPINION: My kingdom for a Pizza Hut: Gorbachev and the disastrous dissolution of the USSR

By Jared Quigg · Monday, Sept. 5,2022 5:02 p.m.

The fall of the Soviet Union was a catastrophe. Blame the late Mikhail Gorbachev.

ACLU lawsuit filed against Indiana’s abortion ban in Monroe County

By Carter DeJong · Thursday, Sept. 1,2022 6:47 p.m.

The ban will go into effect Sept. 15.

Meet Bloomington’s 2022 state and federal Congressional candidates

By Carson TerBush and Nadia Scharf · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2022 12:44 p.m.

From key issues to political history, here’s everything you need to know.

OPINION: Thank you Mr. President, but you should cancel it all

By Jared Quigg · Monday, Aug. 29,2022 11:27 a.m.

Biden’s student debt cancellation plan is helpful, but it doesn’t go far enough.

OPINION: Good riddance, Liz Cheney

By Jared Quigg · Sunday, Aug. 21,2022 3:06 p.m.

Liz Cheney’s primary loss isn’t the tragedy liberals are making it out to be.

Indiana lawmakers meet to debate abortion rights in special session

By Christina Avery · Monday, July 25,2022 10:23 p.m.

The special session will debate three new bills and continue until August 14.

Protestors march to controversial Women’s Care Center during abortion rights protest

By Nadia Scharf · Monday, June 27,2022 8:52 p.m.

The June 27 protest was organized by the Indianapolis Party for Socialism and Liberation.

‘The worst-case scenario’: what IU experts have to say about a post-Roe world

By Marissa Meador · Monday, June 27,2022 3:02 p.m.

A ban in Indiana may worsen maternal mortality and create chilling effects.

OPINION: Why do we still think Supreme Court justice isn't a political position?

By Sean Gilley · Thursday, June 2,2022 2:20 p.m.

Ideology is becoming inextricably linked to partisan ID, this affects justices too.

Holcomb expresses support for school security, disapproval of gun regulations

By Christina Avery · Tuesday, May 31,2022 8:39 p.m.

Gov. Holcomb said Indiana should continue investing in school security.

OPINION: Trump's mixed bag of endorsements indicates his fleeting legitimacy, influence

By Sean Gilley · Monday, May 30,2022 12:24 p.m.

The former president's slew of endorsements includes some wins and major misses.

Black Voices: The Supreme Court upholds law to exclude Puerto Ricans from benefits

By Cashmere Booker · Tuesday, May 3,2022 2:40 p.m.

In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court upholds the exclusion of Supplemental Security Income benefits.

OPINION: American workers should be working less

By Jared Quigg · Tuesday, May 3,2022 12:23 p.m.

Companies are experimenting with a shortened work week. This should be the norm.

OPINION: Young socialists must learn more than just political slogans

By Jared Quigg · Sunday, April 24,2022 4:34 p.m.

It’s necessary to be informed when engaging in political activism.

OPINION: Midterm participation has been historically low, but these elections are still important

By Sean Gilley · Sunday, April 24,2022 2:33 p.m.

Voting begins May 3. This is your only chance to select your party's nominee.

OPINION: We have a gross misunderstanding of the degree of wealth inequality in the U.S.

By Sean Gilley · Tuesday, April 12,2022 11 a.m.

We need to have an honest conversation about money and wealth in our society.

OPINION: The rise of a new American labor movement

By Jared Quigg · Sunday, April 10,2022 2:48 p.m.

After decades of impotence, America is finally seeing a much-needed surge in labor militancy.

Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson, first Black female justice, to Supreme Court

By Emma Uber · Thursday, April 7,2022 5:10 p.m.

The Senate voted 53-47 to confirm Jackson, largely along party lines.

OPINION: Be prepared to put your mask on again

By Chris Sciortino · Sunday, April 3,2022 1:08 p.m.

Masking is a reality we may have to face again.

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