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Students rally against Islamophobia and lack of support for Palestinian students at IU

Mar 27, 2024 | idsnews.com | Christy Avery |Marissa Meador

When a handful of counter protesters approached the rally against Islamophobia in Dunn Meadow on Tuesday night, no harsh words were exchanged. Instead, Esteban Hernandez, standing with the pro-Palestinian demonstrators, began to play the violin.
Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoes bill defining antisemitism

Mar 19, 2024 | idsnews.com | Christy Avery

city politics Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb issued his only veto of this legislative session Monday, disagreeing with changes made to priority proposal House Bill 1002, which attempted to define antisemitism. The veto is Holcomb’s eighth of his eight-year stint as governor, which will end in 2025. House Bill 1002, authored by Rep. Chris Jeter, R-Fishers, attempted to address concerns about antisemitism, particularly on college campuses, amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Your local guide to the 2024 midterm elections

Feb 23, 2024 | specials.idsnews.com | Haley Ryan |Mia Hilkowitz |Christy Avery |Andrew Miller

Election season is upon us. Indiana’s Democratic and Republican primaries will occur May 7, selecting each party’s candidates for the November general election. The IDS has localized our coverage to make sure you’re well-informed whenever and however you decide to vote. Along the top, you’ll find introductions to local and statewide candidates, along with our previous political coverage. Each section will be updated as we write full, detailed stories on candidates and information about each race.
Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch shares goals, vision in Republican gubernatorial primary campaign

Feb 21, 2024 | idsnews.com | Christy Avery

city politics Editors note: This is part of a series of stories covering the 2024 elections. Read the rest of the stories on our website. With three decades of government experience under her belt, Crouch has accomplished many firsts — the creation of Indiana‘s Mental Health Roundtable, for instance, in 2021. She made history by testifying in support of Senate Bill1, which expanded Indiana’s crisis hotline, even though testifying is arare move for lieutenant or sitting governors.
A guide to Indiana’s statewide May primaries for Monroe County voters

Feb 20, 2024 | idsnews.com | Christy Avery |Andrew Miller

Editors note: This is part of a series of stories covering the 2024 elections. Read the rest of the stories on our website. State OfficesThere will be three hotly contested primaries in Indiana held May 7, between each party’s candidates for Indiana’s Governor, Attorney General and Senator. GovernorIndiana’s gubernatorial office is being fought for in a fierce Republican contest and Democratic and Libertarian primaries. It is the most expensive gubernatorial primary in Indiana’s history.
Indiana legislatures outline priorities and goals in first week

Jan 15, 2024 | idsnews.com | Christy Avery

The first week of the 2024 Indiana legislative session, which began Jan. 8, came to a close Jan. 11, with lawmakers from the House, Senate and Black Legislative Caucus officially unveiling their 2024 priority goals and bills. This year’s legislative session ends March 14. Sessions that occur during even-numbered years are typically shorter, since the state holds longer budget-making sessions during odd years.
Rep. Greg Pence announces retirement from Congress

Jan 10, 2024 | idsnews.com | Christy Avery

city politics Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Pence is the latest member of Indiana’s congressional delegation to announce he will not run for reelection to Congress, following in the footsteps of fellow members Rep. Larry Buschon, Rep. Jim Banks and Rep. Victoria Spartz. Pence, brother of former Vice President Mike Pence, was elected to represent Indiana’s 6th Congressional District in 2018.
A year after his death, family and friends remember Nate Stratton

Sep 18, 2023 | idsnews.com | Christy Avery

Ceci Stratton has celebrated her brother every moment since his passing — his kindness, laughter and authenticity. But for her family, the vigil held Sunday marking the one-year anniversary of his passing felt less like a celebration of life than a call for change. “Today is an opportunity to show resilience in the face of tragedy,” Ceci said during her speech.
IU student criticized for TikTok video threatening Palestinian student

Sep 8, 2023 | idsnews.com | Christy Avery

An IU student is facing criticism after posting a TikTok video with remarks many have deemed racist against a Palestinian student. Hailey Toch, a sophomore in the Kelley School of Business, posted the video last week. Toch – who is Jewish – did her makeup for a night out as she told the story of an encounter between herself and her apartment complex neighbor, a Palestinian student, a few days prior.