KRULL COMMENTARY: Biden antes up on the Supreme Court
By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com July 31, 2024 President Joe Biden’s proposal to reform the U.S. Supreme Court is more an opening bid in a high-stakes political poker game than it is a serious proposal. It’s designed to put pressure on the justices sitting on the nation’ “...”
Capital B Gary story: Environmental Advocates Gain ‘A Seat at the Table’ 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 Melton “...”
Capital B Gary story: Kamala Harris’ 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 “...”
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. “To see it actually happen, especially at a time like this, where we are still expe “...”
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 “...”
ICC story: Indiana politicos, delegates react to the Biden withdrawal
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Mia Hilkowitz and Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle July 21, 2024 Indiana politicians from both sides of the aisle were quick to weigh in on the seismic shift in the presidential race following President “...”
Capital B Gary: Housing Policies Built on Foundation of Redlining Still Threaten Gary
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Jenae Barnes Capital B Gary July 18, 2024 In many ways, where you live determines your quality of life. A recent fair housing report seems to agree. A new report from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana underscore “...”
PNS Story: High childcare costs hinder women’s workforce participation in Indiana
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, producer Public News Service July 17, 2024 A new study from Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research revealed how child care availability and costs affect women’s workfo “...”
ICC story: Indiana’s U.S. Rep. Jim Banks bashes Biden — and boosts Trump — during RNC speech
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle July 16, 2024 U.S. Rep. Jim Banks railed against President Joe Biden — calling him “an embarrassment” and “the weakest president in history” — during a prime “...”
Capital B Gary story: Indiana Housing Crisis Hits Gary as Advocates Urge Governor to Form Commission
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Calvin Davis Capital G Gary July 12, 2024 Clarice Henderson couldn’t shake the feeling that her home was falling apart. “The floors were dead; you would walk into a dip in the floor everywhere, even the bathroom. Every “...”