The Indiana State Board of Education recently approved the creation of a middle-school civics class as well as updated standards for k-12 science and k-8 computer science. The civics class will be taught during the second semester of sixth grade, and certain geography standards f “...”
Now that Mitch Daniels has decided to step down as president of Purdue University, the U.S. House of Representatives Jan. 6 Select Committee has made clear that there’s a retirement project waiting for him. He can try to return his political party—the Republican Party—to sa “...”
In America, you’re innocent until proven guilty. However, even if someone is not guilty, they may still have to stay in jail until their court date. By going to a bail bond organization for assistance, you’re assuring that you will show up to your court date or else the money “...”
Many are familiar with Indiana’s legislative session, during which bills are passed or killed—but fewer know what summer study committees are. They come about when the Legislative Council compiles a list of topics to be discussed, and people share information to help lawmaker “...”
The members of the Indiana Supreme Court did what they are supposed to do. They preserved the Indiana Constitution and, one hopes, put an end to foolishness for a time. The court ruled unanimously in favor of Gov. Eric Holcomb in his dispute with the Indiana General Assembly over “...”
In 1968, a 20-year-old Black woman was selling encyclopedias door to door in Martinsville. Carol Jenkins, a graduate of Rushville High School who dreamed of becoming a model in Chicago, was murdered by a white man. When Jenkins was killed, Rep. Vanessa Summers, D-Indianap “...”
During the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers among many others were hailed as “heroes” and “essential workers” due to their efforts spent learning new methods of communicating with students and offering help beyond the usual classroom experience. Now many teachers say it’s al “...”
In a ruling released Friday, the Indiana Supreme Court came down in support of Gov. Eric Holcomb in a constitutional dispute over whether the Indiana General Assembly has the authority to call itself into special session. All five justices on the high court supported the ruling i “...”
Now that the brave and compassionate souls in the Indiana General Assembly have finished their jihad against transgender athletes, perhaps they can find a new target for their next crusade. Maybe they can pick a fight with declawed kittens. No, declawed kittens still have teeth a “...”
Two months after Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed House Enrolled Act 1041, which would only allow participation in school sports based on biological sex, the Indiana General Assembly voted to override the veto. The Indiana House of Representatives voted 67-28 on Tuesday when it convened “...”
