RELIGIOUS ROOTS: Christian nationalist ideals sprouting in Indiana legislation
By Samantha Camire, Ruth Cronin, Caroline Geib, Jonah Gotkin, Isabella Vesperini and Abigail White Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism at Indiana University May 29, 2025 Hoosiers often think Indiana is Godâs country, but some state legislators wanted to make it official. â...â
PNS story: Notre Dame rallies leaders to shape social media
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, anchor/producer Public News Service May 28, 2025 Notre Dame is launching a major effort to shape the future of social media policy and it could affect every corner of Indiana. This week, the university is h â...â
ICC story: Beckwith debates Hoosiers in chippy town hall
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle May 28, 2025 Republican Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith went toe-to-toe with constituents at a Zionsville town hall Tuesday night â defending his stance on bringing religion in â...â
BECKWITH BARNSTORMS: Indianaâs controversial lieutenant governor faces vastly different reactions in two town halls
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 26, 2025 At two town halls, held 48 hours apart in two locations separated by about 115 miles, Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith stirred starkly different responses when he said undocumented immigrants should not be afforded due-process r â...â
FAITH DISPUTE: Rokita and Beckwithâs âChurchesâ Bill of Rightsâ guidebook stirs passionate response Â
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen May 23, 2025 The âChurchesâ Bill of Rights,â published by the offices of the Indiana attorney general and Indiana lieutenant governor, has already drawn attention and contrasting viewpoints in the week since its arrival with supporter â...â
Mirror Indy story: Indiana University closes DEI office amid political pressure
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Claire Rafford Mirror Indy May 22, 2025 Indiana University is closing its system-wide DEI office on May 22 amid political pressure from federal and state government officials. In a news release, the university said the deci â...â
TSF: Indiana finds little room to compromise on issues of gun safety, gun rights
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Caleb Crockett TheStatehouseFile.com May 22, 2025 In 2024, gun violence caused over 72,000 deaths or injuries in the United States. School shootings in the last four years rose 107% compared to the previous 25 years, â...â
TSF story: Nuclear energy in the United States and small modular reactorsâhow we got here
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Schyler Altherr TheStatehouseFile.com May 21, 2025 When people think of nuclear energy, they tend to think of bombs, meltdowns or the place Homer Simpson works; needless to say, it doesn’t have the best reputat â...â
Votebeat story: A brazen case of election fraud unfolds in Millbourne, Pennsylvania. What are the lessons?
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsyl â...â
A CALL TO ACTION: Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush challenges new law school graduates to fight for a fairer world
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 21, 2025 Speaking to the newest class of law school graduates, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush reminded the individuals clad in caps and gowns of the frustration they felt as children when something was lost or taken that caused them â...â