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Fairly Progressive City in South Central Hoosierlandia, home of Indiana University, alma mater of WWII Journalist Ernie Pyle and musician Hoagy Carmichael.
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Bloomington Indiana BeeTown Monroe County @bloomingtonindiana.bsky.social · Jan 12
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No Kings
On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. ...
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June 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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kevinscraigwino.bsky.social kevinscraigwino.bsky.social @kevinscraigwino.bsky.social · Jun 1
I'm taking action on June 14 to remind Trump and his enablers that America has No Kings. Join me in Bloomington Indiana to reject authoritarianism and show the world what democracy really looks like. app.sosha.ai/s/mRj5igjP
Join me on June 14
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June 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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A city grant is now available for Bloomington artists to advance their practice.

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Bloomington artists invited to apply for new round of city-funded advancement grants
From paintbrushes to performance halls, a city grant is now available for Bloomington artists to advance their practice.
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May 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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A Disaster Recovery Center opens tomorrow morning at Ivy Tech for locals affected by last month's tornado.

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Tornado recovery underway, where to get assistance
Disaster relief funds are available for residents affected by the May 16 tornado and winds.
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June 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Gov. Mike Braun talked to reporters Tuesday about his sudden replacement of three elected IU trustees. The former board members and their replacements also are speaking publicly about the move.

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Braun defends move on IU trustees while terminated members speak out
Exercising his new authority from a last-minute change to the state budget, Braun terminated the three elected IU trustees this week despite his recent assurances that he planned to let them serve unt...
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June 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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If you live in Central Indiana and you have a stream running through your property, downstream of factory farming, and concerned about the pollution from those farms, or if you know someone who is in this situation, please re-post and share this to them (see comments). #Indiana #HoosierRiverwatch
December 5, 2024 at 9:04 AM
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Video: Environmentalists Rally in Bedford, Indiana Against Hoosier National Forest Logging Plan

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Environmentalists Rally in Bedford Against Hoosier National Forest Logging Plan
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May 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith Faces Opposition at Ellettsville Town Hall

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Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith Faces Opposition at Ellettsville Town Hall
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May 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Community Members Rally Ahead of Lt. Gov. Beckwith’s Town Hall in Ellettsville

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Community Members Rally Ahead of Lt. Gov. Beckwith’s Town Hall in Ellettsville
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May 21, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Under the new Medicaid law in Indiana, which goes into effect July 1, the state’s Family and Social Services Administration secretary has the authority to end the Healthy Indiana Plan.
As state, federal Medicaid cuts loom, Hoosiers anxious about impact
“Medicaid is not just health care. Medicaid is a lot of people’s lifeline,” Musenbrock said. “People with disabilities want and are a part of the community. We are only asking for our basic needs t…
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May 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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A reminder: anything written on social media goes onto a server. So, please be mindful ... would you say it to a cop or a judge? If not, don't write it here. Also, Trump started calling the work of journalists illegal on Friday. So, we don't have guaranteed free speech in the way we once did.
anildash.com Anil Dash @anildash.com · Mar 16
Every person on Bluesky should know:
* Every post on Bluesky is PUBLIC forever
* Every post on Bluesky is archived by ICE, NSA, and many other agencies
* Even if you delete a post, it’s already been captured
* Judges don’t care if you were “kidding” or being ironic

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March 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Bloomington, Indiana! ❤️‍🩹
April 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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The IU-Bloomington Senate was the third to pass a Mutual Academic Defense Compact resolution, after Rutgers and Nebraska-Lincoln.

Folks at Indiana universities, how can we in other states help you? Feel free to respond publicly or DM me (can also ask me there for my signal info if that's best)
philipmai.com Philip Mai @philipmai.com · Apr 26
In an unprecedented power grab, the Indiana state legislature has taken over Indiana University. They have effectively dismantled tenure protections by instituting productivity quotas and www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
'Complete takeover': Lawmakers exert control over university policy in 11th hour
They appeared near the bottom of the 220-page budget bill Wednesday evening, and rose to the forefront of the heated debate Friday morning.
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April 26, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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Bitter, aber erwartbar:

Trump-Republikaner zerstören Grundlagen staatlicher Universitäten, hier der international renommierten #Indiana University #Bloomington.
timothysnyder.bsky.social Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · Apr 26
Indiana University has served the young people of the state and the country and the world as a model public university. These measures, passed without review or discussion, destroy IU’s independence and will if allowed to stand undo its essential character. (1/3)
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Last minute additions to the budget dismantle tenure, take aim at public universities
One Democrat said higher education institutions are "slowly being destroyed."
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April 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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A group of IU students are bringing reality TV to Bloomington with Survivor at Indiana. Filmed over the course of a semester, each season features tribal councils and challenges, just like the real thing.
IU Survivor: Campus club brings hit reality TV show to Bloomington
How an IU club is bringing the hit reality TV show to Bloomington.
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April 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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My daughter's partner says ICE is on the Indiana University Bloomington campus today.
April 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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And then the Indiana Legislature stripped the Faculty Senate at IU Bloomington of all governing roles!
May 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Thanks unbiased husband 😅 very happy how this article shares the love that we have for this job 👩🏼‍🔬👨🏻‍🔬👩🏽‍🔬#goscience #photosynthesis 🌞🍃
Thankful for the wonderful, supportive and brilliant community here at Indiana University Bloomington @iubiology.bsky.social and excellent journalism from Odessa Lyon!
May 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Talked about modeling tree mortality at Indiana University today🌲🌳👩🏼‍💻
Thank you for the warm welcome Bloomington!
May 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Graduation weekend is usually a time for alums to celebrate their school. But this year, in the wake of recent attacks on students, faculty, and academic freedom, an Indiana University alum is telling current students--get out while you can.

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The consequences the University will face if it stays on its current path are clear. First, it will struggle to attract and retain talented faculty, eroding the brand equity created over its 200-year history. Soon, top-hiring companies will look to Bloomington less and less. Top-caliber students will choose to go elsewhere, donations will start to dry up, enrollments will fall, and IU will no longer be thought of as one of the best public universities in the country. The exact timing of these developments is unclear, but the path is certain. It will not be long before the value of a degree from IU is greatly diminished. The reputational harm may have already begun, as the University was unable to secure a commencement speaker for the spring undergraduate ceremony, a role previously held by the CEO of Disney and President of Ireland. I encourage current and prospective students to choose a university that will actively work to ensure your safety and provide you with a valuable education. Unfortunately, you won’t find one in Bloomington.
May 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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I just graduated with an MLS in Library Science, specializing in Rare Books and Manuscripts from Indiana University-Bloomington!

Now, to finish that English PhD dissertation.... 😅

#AcademicSky #MedievalSky #BookTok #RareBooks
May 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Thanks for sharing this story. On my first day at work at Planned Parenthood in Bloomington, Indiana, in the early 90s, anti-choice protesters broke in and disrupted services. I never thought we'd be walking all of our progress back.
May 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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More from near Bloomington IN today.

#inwx #indiana #tornado
May 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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#MusicPlaces
San Jacinto

I saw Peter Gabriel perform this song in 1982 in Bloomington, Indiana. It was one of the most magical concerts I had ever seen.

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San Jacinto
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May 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM