On March 4, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed Executive Orders 25-35 and 25-36, addressing the classification and rights of transgender individuals in Indiana. The orders plan to define “gender” and “sex” as synonymous and ban transgender women’s ability to participate in college-level sports.
“Go back to your country, and if you don't like it here, go back,” said Oscar Huizar, a Mexican-American student at IU Indianapolis. Huizar’s words echo the widespread rhetoric that many immigrants in the United States are facing, especially after President Trump has continued to implement harsh immigration policies.
Following the results of the 2024 presidential election, the women who feel wronged by America’s decision appear to be at an impasse, but as the 4B Movement gains attention across the media and the gender divide expands tenfold, women are finding strength in control. Beginning in South Korea, the 2019 movement refers to the “four no’s,” bihon, bichulsan, biyeonae and bisekseu–which translates to a discipline of no marriage with men, no giving birth, no dating men and no sex with men. Simply put, women are going on strike with their bodies.
On Nov. 19, president-elect Donald Trump nominated Linda McMahon as the United States Secretary of Education. Through a statement shared on Truth Social, a Trump-owned social media platform, he shared plans for McMahon to spearhead efforts to send education back to the states. This would be similar to the overturn of Roe v. Wade, where states individually decided policies around abortion, calling for an end of the Department of Education’s federal power. This poses great challenges to the federally distributed financial aid grants, work-study funds and loans in which many students receive through the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) under the Department of Education
As of Oct. 23, there have been 58 school shootings. That is almost six shootings for every month of 2024 so far. One of the most recent tragedies was the shooting in Apalachee High School on Sept. 4 killing two students and two staff members. In light of these events, and the upcoming election, many people are asking what can be done to prevent events like those seen at Apalachee from happening again.
Less than a week away from Election Day, Americans across the country are preparing to cast their ballots. Some have already cast their votes during early voting. In addition to the presidential race, each state, district and county will be voting for various offices. Here’s what Hoosiers need to know about what will be on their ballots.
On Oct. 1, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance squared up for what will be the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election season. Unlike the presidential debate, Walz and Vance began the night with a mutual handshake before taking their places behind their respective podiums.
Students still have time to register to vote, but the deadline is coming up fast. Even if you hail from a different county or out of state, you can still vote in Marion County. Indiana residents have until Monday, Oct. 7 to register to vote. If you want to cast a ballot on Nov. 5 in Indiana, here are ...
On Sept. 10, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took to the stage for their first debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.In case you missed the debate, here’s a recap of the night. The debate started with a handshake initiated by Harris, followed by ...
In the last several weeks, students at universities across the U.S. have been setting up pro-Palestinian divestment encampments, and IUPUI is no exception. On April 26, IUPUI students set up their divestment encampment in Democracy Plaza below the Kelley School of Business building by Taylor Hall following the establishment of an encampment on IU Bloomington campus.
On Mar. 27, a mass shooting occurred at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. The private Christian academy is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), an evangelical Protestant denomination. It's tempting to make it solely political, and forgot about the ones who died, but we are called to do more.
Over the last few months, there have been a variety of House and Senate bills presented in Indiana courts related to the LBGTQ+ community. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is currently tracking 451 bills of this type across the country. HB 1608, SB 480, SB 354, SB 12 and HB 1569 are five of the most widely covered bills in this legislative session. Throughout this process many people have vocalized their support or opposition for these bills. Here's what you need to know.
On Nov. 15, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced his intention to run for a third term, despite supporting term limits during his 2015 campaign. On Wednesday, he discussed more about his vision for the future of the city, including redevelopment plans downtown, the IUPUI split, crime, conservation, and the importance of local politics and getting young people involved.
On Dec. 29, actor and author Kirk Cameron drew a large crowd to the Indianapolis Public Library for a reading of his latest book, "As You Grow." Cameron is well-known for his conservative views, and elicited some controversy over a public disagreement with the library over the booking and handling of the event. Despite the event being for primarily for children, several political activists attended in hopes of speaking to the actor.
The midterms have come and gone, and the predicted “red wave” looked more like a ripple. Weak candidates appeared to be one primary issue. Senatorial candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz and gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano in Pennsylvania are great examples. Putting policy aside, these Republicans were deeply flawed candidates that ran poor campaigns. Both were endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
A debate is raging in Fishers, Indiana and across the country over the role that public education should play in the lives of students. HSEqual and Fishers One are both community organizations offering different views. HSEqual is pushing for an equal outcomes approach, while Fishers One is pushing for an equal opportunities approach. Their disagreement points out a central issue in American politics.
There is no guarantee that I will be alive tomorrow, or that Washington D.C. will not be wiped out in a nuclear blast, taking the U.S. Treasury and the Social Security Trust Fund with it. With that in mind, I like to think I can make better decisions for myself than some arbitrary force controlled by elitists on the Eastern seaboard. My previous article established how Social Security could be put on solid financial footing. Now, what could be done to give people more control over how Social Security is invested, and when they get paid?
Social Security is going broke. By the time the Baby Boomers all retire, let alone when we get our chance to migrate to Florida and sip margaritas on the beach, there might be no money left, or the age of full benefits will be 150. The continued existence of the system depends on young people not having the financial sense to realize that it is a scam. So how can we fix it, without screwing people over who have already paid into the system?
After attending the abortion-rights protest earlier this week, reporter Jobe Ulshafer provides his take on why abortion access matters and why the overturning of Roe v. Wade would be a monumental loss for women everywhere.
After attending the abortion-rights protest earlier this week, reporter Jacob Stewart gives his take on what happened at the counterprotest, why he considers himself to be Pro-Life and what that means to him.
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