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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
What do county election boards actually do in Indiana? Read below to learn more about how local boards play a direct role in how accessible and efficient elections are in your community. #LWVIN #democracylivesinthelight
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 05/04/2026
OG Woke
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
⁨📷⁩ ⁨We protest AND we participate✊ No Kings returns in 3 weeks, and this time we’re focused on defending our votes for the upcoming midterms, starting with the primary elections on Tuesday, May 5! 📍Monday 4/6 Voter registration deadline. Be sure to check your registration at IndianaVoters.com!
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
🏁 That’s a wrap on the 2026 legislative session! This one was defined by the power of advocacy. ✊ Hoosiers were more engaged than ever before, helping to secure hard-fought victories even as the Statehouse remains a Republican supermajority.
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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 16/02/2026
Republicans revive push to shorten Indiana's early voting period indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/16/r...
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Republicans revive push to shorten Indiana's early voting period • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana’s early voting period would be cut from 28 days to 16 days in a year-old push revived by Republican state senators.
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Yesterday, the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee advanced SB 236, which would ban abortion pills & create citizen bounty hunters. Hear attorney Kathleen Delaney explain how this could impact Hoosiers. Contact your Senator at MADVoters.org/bill-tracker and urge them to vote NO to SB 236.
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
20 data center projects, with an estimated $98 billion collective price tag, were blocked or delayed in just one three month period last year. boondoggle.substack.com/p/the-cult-o...
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The Cult of Data Centers
Big Tech sways too many economic development officials, and local residents are fed up.
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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Join the conversation on Gun Safety & Public Policy 🗓 Jan 22 | ⏰ 7 PM ET | 💻 Online 🎤 @senfadyqaddoura.bsky.social & Rep. Maureen Bauer Register today www.eventbrite.com/e/hoosiers-c... #INlegis
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 04/12/2025
People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position. (Published Dec. 2024)
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If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Indiana House Republicans are willing to break their own rules to try and push through new maps that eliminate Congressional representation for 40% of Hoosier voters. The fight continues tomorrow morning at the House Committee hearing at 9am. 💜✊
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Join us this week to take action! ✊ ➡️ Monday 12/1: Rally Against Redistricting www.mobilize.us/acluin/event... ➡️ Tuesday 12/2: House Committee Hearing madvoters.org/TestifyNow ➡️ Thursday 12/4: Redistricting Update webinar www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec... 💜 WEAR PURPLE 💜 #madvoters #getmadindiana
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
The House announced just days before a major holiday that they will vote next week on a bill that hasn’t been filed — to redraw maps that haven’t been released. This is bad governance in the extreme. Hoosiers deserve fair maps. And they deserve transparency.
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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Heading into holiday dinner and bracing for the conversations? This guide covers free speech, federal deployments, immigrants’ rights, and trans justice, with simple ways to respond and take action. Read the full guide here: aclu.org/the-aclus-holiday-conversation-guide#
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 18/11/2025
The rate of sepsis in Houston surged 63% after Texas banned abortion. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where hospital leaders empowered doctors to intervene before patients’ conditions worsened, it rose 29%. (Published May)
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Why Hospital Policies Matter in States That Ban Abortion
Our first-of-its-kind data analysis found that a seismic split emerged in how medical institutions in Texas' two largest metro areas, Houston and Dallas, treated miscarrying patients — and in their ou...
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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
“Of the 1,400 immigrants arrested in Indiana in the first six months of this year, somewhere around 70% had no criminal legal contact,” said Lisa Koop, national director of the NIJC’s legal services and an adjunct law professor at Notre Dame.
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Long-term detention of immigrants is harming their physical, mental health
Detained immigrants are experiencing deteriorating physical and mental health. Policymakers should reconsider long-term detention practices.
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
A few weeks ago, Wanamaker resident Jane was mocked on social media by her own state representative, Andrew Ireland, on No Kings Day. Join us, Jane herself, and others next Wednesday at 5:30pm at the Franklin Township Civic League. youtu.be/Qq9hmdjsQnA?...
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Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 27/10/2025
Democrats work for a future that resembles Star Trek. Republicans work for a future that resembles Blade Runner.
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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
A study released earlier this year found in states that implemented near-total abortion bans since 2022 - including Indiana - domestic violence increased up to 10 percent. It's more evidence of what we already know: abortion bans harm women.
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Abortion restrictions may be fueling a rise in domestic violence, experts warn
On average, a woman’s risk of being killed in the U.S. increases by 20% when pregnant or after giving birth. Pregnant and postpartum women are more likely to be killed than to die from childbirth-rela...
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
So far in 2025 the U.S. has lost a total of 33,000 manufacturing jobs.
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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
This year during Banned Books Week, we’re celebrating the freedom to read whatever we choose – free from government interference. Here are some of the reasons our Banned Book Club Members read banned books. Why do you read banned books? Tell us below.
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In My Black Opinion @inmyblackopinion.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
No Notes….#thisisamerica #jesusisblack
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Trump’s authoritarian agenda is not popular. His big, ugly bill is not popular. Ripping health care away from millions of Americans is not popular. As @aoc.bsky.social explains, he and Republicans are weaker than they look. Democrats must stand strong and refuse to cave.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 30/09/2025
Some federal officials worry about private equity’s interest in psychiatric hospitals. “Instead of helping families, billionaire corporations are denying sick patients legally protected emergency care to turn healthy profits,” one senator said.
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For-Profit Corporations Are Buying Up More Psychiatric Hospitals. Some Flout Federal Law With Scarce Repercussions.
Psychiatric hospitals — increasingly owned by for-profit corporations — are illegally turning away patients during crises. Yet only a handful face penalties, with fines that are trivial, a ProPublica ...
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Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 27/09/2025
Why Portland? This is why.
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Call your Congressperson now and demand Accountability, Transparency, and Justice - release the Epstein files! ☎️ 202-224-3121 #SOS2025 #resist #educationisactivism #madvoters #mutuallyassureddemocracy #getmadindiana #standupfightback
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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 18/08/2025
AmeriCorps is under siege. What happens in the communities it serves
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AmeriCorps is under siege. What happens in the communities it serves? • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Trump administration abruptly canceled nearly $400 million in active AmeriCorps grants across the United States.
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Did you know that MADVoters is completely volunteer-run? No one in our organization receives a salary. Every donation goes to offset travel expenses, administrative costs, event supplies, and more. Help sustain our work as we build progressive power. Donate at MADVoters.org/donate-here.
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
If MAGA’s corrupt & costly gerrymandering scheme moves forward, Hoosier taxpayers will be paying $30,000 A DAY in special session costs! Call Gov. Braun at 317-232-4567 and tell him - ❌ NO to early redistricting! ❌ NO to a special session! ❌ NO to even more extreme gerrymandering!
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Join us tomorrow for a Statehouse Sit-In to Save Democracy and tell VP Vance and Gov Braun - ❌ NO to early redistricting ❌ NO to a special session ❌ NO to even more extreme gerrymandering
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
The Trump administration cut federal funding for a research project at Cornell University aimed at developing a heart pump designed for babies and children with congenital heart defects bringing the effort to a halt.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
The Trump administration is recommending the elimination of the scientific research division at NOAA.
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
SB 1 will have serious negative impact on our local funding for schools, first responders, libraries, and more. Our lives are worth taking the time to take this seriously and do the job right the first time. Hoosiers deserve better. Follow along with this bill and others at MADVoters.org.
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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 24/03/2025
COMMENTARY: State Democratic party clings to the past rather than welcoming the next generation
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State Democratic party clings to the past rather than welcoming the next generation • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Indiana Democratic Party does not prioritize sustainable leadership, clinging to the past instead of the next generation
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Dick Mac (alive!) @dickmac999.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Chatterbox Jazz Club in Indianapolis is the place to be! Be certain you stop by and support them! chatterboxjazz.com
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LegisAlert @legisalert.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
🚨 Indiana HB 1041 would ban transgender women from ALL college sports.📱 CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS NOW to OPPOSE: legisalert.org/issues/2025/... discriminatory bill expands IN's existing K-12 ban. Let's stand up for inclusive sports! #INLegis #TransAthletesBelong #Indiana #INpol
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LegisAlert
Indiana legislation tracking and calling resource
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Take Action this International Women's Day to make period products tax-free in Indiana. Leave a message with Sen Ryan Mishler and your Senator today asking them to ensure that Indiana becomes the next state to end the taxation on menstruation. Find contact info for your Senator at MADVoters.org
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Linda Gerber @limger.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
The Indiana legislature is simultaneously attempting to reduce local revenue streams and local control. Hoosiers deserve better. indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/03/03/i...
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Indiana legislature goes all in on its big government era • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Looking at the bills that will be picked back up this week, it’s hard not to conclude the legislature is in its “big government" era.
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League of Women Voters of Indianapolis @lwvindy.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Oppose SB 523: Chaplains In Public Schools actionnetwork.org/letters/oppo...
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
This is worth celebrating! Some of the bad bills that would have rolled back voting rights, restricted reproductive freedom, dictated personal choices, and implemented Project 2025-style policies here in Indiana are dead this legislative session.
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Indiana Democratic Party @indems.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Payday lenders take advantage of veterans and families struggling to get by. Instead of taking on these predatory businesses, Republicans are only expanding their reach in Indiana. The result will be more debt for Hoosiers.
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Join us this Sunday at 7pm ET. for our monthly team meeting! We'll host a legislative update to recap on bills as we move into the second half of the session. Register at us06web.zoom.us/j/8150490245.... #madvoters #mutuallyassureddemocracy #getmadindiana
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Indiana has the chance to legalize cannabis - but bills like HB 1630 are still waiting for a committee hearing before they can move forward. Ask chairwoman Rep. McNamara to bring HB 1630 to her Courts & Criminal Code Committee before the deadline on Monday 2/17. 📞 317-232-9802 ✉️ h76@iga.in.gov
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
BREAKING: 10,000 grocery store workers will launch a massive strike Thursday. King Soopers’ workers, unionized with the UFCW, will shut down 77 store locations in the first big strike of Trump’s second term.
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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Oppose SB10 - Voter Supression Contact your senator and tell them to vote No on SB10. We've made it easy for you, use the link tinyurl.com/596bpa4n #lwvindiana #opposesb10
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
As long as private & charter schools receive public funding, we will continue to demand accountability and transparency from them. Tell the Senate Education Ctte chair, Sen. Raatz, to bring SBs 320 and 403 to the Education committee for consideration: s27@iga.in.gov, 317-233-0930. Call by Feb. 11!
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Abortion Access Front @abortionfront.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
They say bad things come in 3s, & TX just proved it. After headline news detailing THREE deaths due to the state’s abortion bans, TX lawmakers are pushing THREE new bills to target medication abortion amongst a handful of other anti-abobo bills yanked out of their backdoors. buff.ly/40oGZg5
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Help us kill bill HB 1136 - tell the Education chairman Rep. Bob Behning to keep this bill from getting a hearing. ✉️ h91@iga.in.gov 📞317-232-9753 www.wfyi.org/news/article...?
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Legislation would dissolve IPS, four other school districts. Then charters take over
The proposed Indiana House Bill 1136 would dissolve Indianapolis Pubic Schools, Gary Community Schools, Tri-Township Schools, Union Schools, and Cannelton City Schools.
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Tony Cook @tonycook317.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
BREAKING: Indiana Sen. Greg Taylor is out as minority leader amid allegations of sexual harassment. Democrats elect Sen. Shelli Yoder to replace him. indystar.com/story/news/p...
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Indiana Sen. Greg Taylor ousted as minority leader despite denying sexual harassment
Indiana Senate Democrats elected a replacement for Taylor after the number of women alleging sexual harassment rose to six.
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
If federal funding is cut under Trump, Indiana is one of nine states that would automatically end its Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansions - ending healthcare coverage for thousands of Hoosiers. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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9 States Poised To End Coverage for Millions if Trump Cuts Medicaid Funding - KFF Health News
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed...
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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Indiana's Republican supermajority continues to ignore the voice of the people - despite the majority of Hoosiers supporting marijuana legalization, abortion access, and gun safety. www.indystar.com/story/news/p... #madvoters #mutuallyassureddemocracy #getmadindiana #standupfightback #INLegis
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