PNS Story: Report finds U.S. is an outlier in stripping voting rights solely for criminal conviction
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Shanteya Hudson, producer Public News Service August 5, 2024 A new report highlighted how the U.S. compares globally in disenfranchising people based on criminal convictions. The study analyzed 136 countries and found â...â
SANCTUARY DISPUTE ADVANCES: AG Rokita âpushing forwardâ with lawsuits against Monroe County and Gary, after claiming victory in East Chicago case
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen August 2, 2024 As Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita claimed a âbig winâ in his sanctuary cities lawsuit against the city of East Chicago, his office is continuing to litigate a similar lawsuit against the Monroe County Sheriff and pr â...â
JUDICIAL RESTRAINT: Retired Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard advises caution on reforming U.S. Supreme Court
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen August 1, 2024 As President Joe Biden makes a public call for reforming the U.S. Supreme Court, Indiana might be able to provide some helpful advice about judicial retirements and ensuring good behavior while justices are on the bench. Bide â...â
VOTING OUTREACH: Biden executive order promoting access sparks concerns about federal involvement in elections
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 31, 2024 The letter Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales sent to federal agencies in late June, telling them not to register voters without permission from his office, is reflective of the ongoing battle over the federal government â...â
Capital B Gary story: Environmental Advocates Gain âA Seat at the Tableâ at Gary City Hall
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Jenae Barnes Capital B Gary July 29, 2024 Gary community members from different walks of life have joined forces with city leaders to tackle a pervasive problem that affects them all: climate change. Mayor Eddie Meltonâ â...â
Capital B Gary story: Kamala Harrisâ Presidential Ambitions Spark Gary Women Into Action
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Calvin Davis Capital B Gary July 25, 2024 Gary native Tearanie Chinn joined more than 40,000 women on a Zoom call Sunday organized by a group called Win With Black Women to support the cause of electing the first wo â...â
CRYSTAL BALL OUTLOOK: Sabatoâs forecast upgrades AG Rokitaâs chances for reelection but wonât say victory is assured
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 25, 2024 Less than two weeks after Indiana Democrats picked Destiny Wells as their partyâs nominee in the attorney generalâs race, a national analysis of the contest has shifted its outlook and now sees the Republicans as more like â...â
Mirror Indy story: Kamala Harris excites audience of 6,000 Black sorority members gathered in Indianapolis
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Peter Blanchard Mirror Indy July 24, 2024 Seeing a Black woman run for president was something Erica Lewis could only dream about as a kid. âTo see it actually happen, especially at a time like this, where we are still expe â...â
APPELLATE NOMINEES: 3 trial court judges nominated for Court of Appeals of Indiana vacancy
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 24, 2024 The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has recommended three northern Indiana trial court judges to fill the upcoming vacancy on the Court of Appeals of Indiana. After interviewing eight candidates on Monday for the appell â...â
PNS story: Politics take center stage at national convention for educators
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Suzanne Potter, producer Public News Service July 23, 2024 After a historic weekend, politics turned out to be the major topic Monday at the national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members. The American â...â