Politics

‘Room for improvement’: Male faculty address unequal treatment of women

By Emily Isaacman · Tuesday, April 24,2018 2 a.m.

CEWiT organized a workshop to create allies of gender equity in academia.

'We’re sick and tired of losing people': Bloomington students stage walkouts Friday

By Lydia Gerike · Friday, April 20,2018 7:19 p.m.

A 12-year-old sixth grader organized a die-in to remember Columbine victims.

Wondering who to vote for in the Indiana primary election? Get to know the candidates

By Laurel Demkovich · Friday, April 20,2018 2 a.m.

Here's who is on the ballot in Monroe County and a few of their important issues.

Experts say health care system fails marginalized people

By Lydia Gerike · Thursday, April 19,2018 10:20 a.m.

Health care problems for marginalized communities range from maternal mortality to inadequate insurance.

Indiana’s primary election is May 8. Everything you need to know

By Laurel Demkovich · Tuesday, April 17,2018 3 a.m.

We broke down exactly where and how Monroe County citizens can vote, and who they can vote for.

Women candidates hope to see more representation in the Statehouse this year

By Laurel Demkovich · Thursday, April 12,2018 9 a.m.

More women across Indiana have decided to run for the general assembly.

9th District candidates discuss health care concerns at forum

By Jaden Amos · Tuesday, April 10,2018 3 a.m.

Candidates shared their stances on top public health issues.

Gov. Holcomb signs bills to combat opioid crisis

By IDS staff · Monday, April 9,2018 6 a.m.

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed three bills into law Friday.

Federal, state candidates discuss gun reform at student-led town hall event

By Laurel Demkovich · Monday, April 9,2018 3 a.m.

The student-led Bloomington Students Against Assault Weapons group organized the event.

Dining at BuffaLouie's, a Senate candidate looks beyond the primary

By Katelyn Haas · Sunday, April 8,2018 11:34 a.m.

The Senate candidate said he has a laser focus toward November.

Voter registration deadline for upcoming primary draws near

By Laurel Demkovich · Friday, April 6,2018 12:21 a.m.

Voters can register up until midnight April 9.

Bloomington lawmakers discuss cost of special session

By Laurel Demkovich and Graphics by Matt Rasnic · Thursday, April 5,2018 6:30 a.m.

The special session is estimated to cost taxpayers around $30,000 a day.

Bloomington is purchasing controversial armored truck

By Caroline Anders · Monday, April 2,2018 2 a.m.

The mayor released his final decision Thursday.

Gov. Eric Holcomb has officially signed Senate Bill 236 into law, making the Say’s Firefly Indiana’s state insect. Since the 2014-2015 school year, elementary school students have been pushing to pass legislation giving Indiana a state insect.

Say's Firefly officially Indiana state insect

By IDS staff · Friday, March 30,2018 11 a.m.

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law last Friday.

Scholars address pressing international issues at SGIS conference

By Emily Isaacman · Friday, March 30,2018 4 a.m.

Scholars at the America’s Role in the World conference discussed the importance of diplomacy for U.S. leadership.

Gov. Holcomb signs key bills into law

By Laurel Demkovich · Tuesday, March 27,2018 3 a.m.

Since the legislative session ended, Holcomb has signed numerous bills into law.

Bloomington students stand among a new generation marching for change

By Lydia Gerike · Monday, March 26,2018 4:30 a.m.

The young marchers found power in the crowded streets of Washington.

Bloomington students want gun reform. They traveled to Washington, D.C. to prove it.

By Lydia Gerike · Sunday, March 25,2018 12:57 a.m.

Students carried handmade signs with pop culture references and memes.

Indianapolis joins hundreds of cities in March for Our Lives rally

By Laurel Demkovich · Saturday, March 24,2018 7:05 p.m.

Protesters gathered at the Statehouse on Saturday to rally for gun reform.

Bloomington students travel to Washington, D.C. for March for Our Lives rally

By Lydia Gerike · Saturday, March 24,2018 12:54 a.m.

Students from Bloomington High Schools North and South left early Friday morning.

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