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Formerly a public educator and non-profit program director. Currently trying to figure out what comes next.
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Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith statehouse office has been closed during public hours on multiple occasions, despite Gov. Mike Braun's order for state employees to return to in-person work.
July 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith statehouse office has been closed during public hours on multiple occasions, despite Gov. Mike Braun's order for state employees to return to in-person work.
Something being tedious, inconvenient, or having reasonable pre-requisites for access (e.g., specific skills, practice, trust building) is not the same as cruelty or oppression. Americans need to (urgently!!!) let go of the idea that a better world is hyperconvenient or constantly comfortable.
April 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Something being tedious, inconvenient, or having reasonable pre-requisites for access (e.g., specific skills, practice, trust building) is not the same as cruelty or oppression. Americans need to (urgently!!!) let go of the idea that a better world is hyperconvenient or constantly comfortable.
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‼️EMERGENCY Call to Action for Public Education‼️
Tomorrow April 7 @ 10:30 the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee will amend and vote on SB 1, and they will try to combine it with SB 518.
Tomorrow April 7 @ 10:30 the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee will amend and vote on SB 1, and they will try to combine it with SB 518.
April 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
‼️EMERGENCY Call to Action for Public Education‼️
Tomorrow April 7 @ 10:30 the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee will amend and vote on SB 1, and they will try to combine it with SB 518.
Tomorrow April 7 @ 10:30 the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee will amend and vote on SB 1, and they will try to combine it with SB 518.
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I just got confirmation that National History Day, a program that does more to ignite K-12 students' love of history, learning, and yes, even the United States than anything else I've ever seen, had all its funding cut yesterday by the DOGE-axe at the NEH - including for this year's ongoing contest.
April 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I just got confirmation that National History Day, a program that does more to ignite K-12 students' love of history, learning, and yes, even the United States than anything else I've ever seen, had all its funding cut yesterday by the DOGE-axe at the NEH - including for this year's ongoing contest.
One of the saddest parts of conservatism (to me) is the deep shame it instills around asking for help, taking breaks, and feeling deserving of care. There's a lot of entitlement but it so rarely centers around the things that actually nourish and sustain a person.
March 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
One of the saddest parts of conservatism (to me) is the deep shame it instills around asking for help, taking breaks, and feeling deserving of care. There's a lot of entitlement but it so rarely centers around the things that actually nourish and sustain a person.
What is the benefit to citizens or even the state in this deal? Massive tax credits to Kratos, minimal comparative job creation, and further cementing ourselves as a target in escalating global conflicts. This is not the "industry" average Hoosiers want or need.
Indiana officials and defense contractor Kratos Defense & Security Solutions break ground on a $50 million facility for hypersonic weapons research. The project, expected to create over 100 jobs, is set to open by 2026.
Indiana partners with defense firm on hypersonic weapons research center
Groundbreaking ceremony for a $50M defense contractor facility at the WestGate@Crane Technology Park in Indiana to support hypersonic weapons research and development.
www.wishtv.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
What is the benefit to citizens or even the state in this deal? Massive tax credits to Kratos, minimal comparative job creation, and further cementing ourselves as a target in escalating global conflicts. This is not the "industry" average Hoosiers want or need.
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The incident involving the juvenile today marks the 4th in the past week. The victims have been 7, 9, 13 and 7 years old.
Our elected officials? Quiet. Not concerned. Not a one has spoken up. That's who they are. Even the "good" ones don't care that children are being mowed down in our city.
Our elected officials? Quiet. Not concerned. Not a one has spoken up. That's who they are. Even the "good" ones don't care that children are being mowed down in our city.
March 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The incident involving the juvenile today marks the 4th in the past week. The victims have been 7, 9, 13 and 7 years old.
Our elected officials? Quiet. Not concerned. Not a one has spoken up. That's who they are. Even the "good" ones don't care that children are being mowed down in our city.
Our elected officials? Quiet. Not concerned. Not a one has spoken up. That's who they are. Even the "good" ones don't care that children are being mowed down in our city.
When I get too focused on the 24 hr news cycle/barrage of political assaults, it's easy to forget that my love for this city + state doesn't hinge on its leaders or policies. I returned here (and stay here) because of the people + places that persist in spite of the hostility.
February 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
When I get too focused on the 24 hr news cycle/barrage of political assaults, it's easy to forget that my love for this city + state doesn't hinge on its leaders or policies. I returned here (and stay here) because of the people + places that persist in spite of the hostility.
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Tru Colors Consulting, a youth-led initiative, is hosting its ninth dialogue in Indianapolis, giving young people a platform to voice their concerns and be heard by the community.
A chance for youth to speak up during 'Tru Dialogue'
Tru Colors Consulting, a youth-led initiative, is hosting its ninth dialogue in Indianapolis, giving young people a platform to voice their concerns and be heard by the community.
www.wishtv.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Tru Colors Consulting, a youth-led initiative, is hosting its ninth dialogue in Indianapolis, giving young people a platform to voice their concerns and be heard by the community.
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President Trump is trying to fundamentally reshape the U.S. government and policy on a host of fronts.
We’re tracking fast-moving developments in key cases covering Trump’s actions on immigration, transgender care and the federal workforce. Here’s where they stand. wapo.st/4jUkY0e
We’re tracking fast-moving developments in key cases covering Trump’s actions on immigration, transgender care and the federal workforce. Here’s where they stand. wapo.st/4jUkY0e
February 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
President Trump is trying to fundamentally reshape the U.S. government and policy on a host of fronts.
We’re tracking fast-moving developments in key cases covering Trump’s actions on immigration, transgender care and the federal workforce. Here’s where they stand. wapo.st/4jUkY0e
We’re tracking fast-moving developments in key cases covering Trump’s actions on immigration, transgender care and the federal workforce. Here’s where they stand. wapo.st/4jUkY0e
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Join the FHCCI on 2/12 for a workshop on Fair Housing and #EnvironmentalJustice! This free, virtual presentation will highlight the key from our report "Highlighting Housing Impacts From Our Changing Environment".
Advanced registration is required: www.fhcci.org/events/
Advanced registration is required: www.fhcci.org/events/
February 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Join the FHCCI on 2/12 for a workshop on Fair Housing and #EnvironmentalJustice! This free, virtual presentation will highlight the key from our report "Highlighting Housing Impacts From Our Changing Environment".
Advanced registration is required: www.fhcci.org/events/
Advanced registration is required: www.fhcci.org/events/
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my favorite thing to ask my cats is “what’s the issue” because they always got some kind of issue
February 5, 2025 at 7:02 AM
my favorite thing to ask my cats is “what’s the issue” because they always got some kind of issue
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Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article)
A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
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PLEASE SHARE: IMPD is asking for the public's help in locating a 17-year-old girl last seen on Indianapolis' northwest side yesterday.
IMPD seeks public's help locating 17-year-old missing from Indy's northwest side
Amecheaun Chubbs was last seen Feb. 2 near West 56th Street and Moller Road.
www.wthr.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
PLEASE SHARE: IMPD is asking for the public's help in locating a 17-year-old girl last seen on Indianapolis' northwest side yesterday.
Doubling down on a "halo law" by saying it's to protect the privacy and "decency" of involved parties is wicked work in a state that just reclassified sensitive medical data as public information.
Lawmakers attempt to fix police buffer zone law
Lawmakers attempt to fix police buffer zone law • Indiana Capital Chronicle
A bill to revamp a buffer zone law for law enforcement passed out of committee 10-3 Wednesday.
buff.ly
January 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Doubling down on a "halo law" by saying it's to protect the privacy and "decency" of involved parties is wicked work in a state that just reclassified sensitive medical data as public information.
If his support of this is legit, I've never been more disappointed to be a constituent in Leroy Robinson's district. His frequent snubbing of community needs/desires has not gone unnoticed by neighbors. Unfortunately, he continues to use his incumbency to skate through each election.
If I were one of these three Councilors I would be rushing to distance myself from this threatening and bullying behavior!
Yet for some reason we don't see that at all! 🧐
Yet for some reason we don't see that at all! 🧐
Despite not having children I got this text yesterday. If you click the link, this is what’s in the email:
January 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
If his support of this is legit, I've never been more disappointed to be a constituent in Leroy Robinson's district. His frequent snubbing of community needs/desires has not gone unnoticed by neighbors. Unfortunately, he continues to use his incumbency to skate through each election.
A link to sign the formal letter (which includes concrete and measurable demands!!) is nested in the original thread.
I NEED Y'ALLS HELP
We got together with experts and looked at the numbers and we CAN solve homelessness in Indianapolis
But the only way it happens is the Mayor rallies the funds to do it thru city government, corporate and philanthropic partners
We got together with experts and looked at the numbers and we CAN solve homelessness in Indianapolis
But the only way it happens is the Mayor rallies the funds to do it thru city government, corporate and philanthropic partners
January 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A link to sign the formal letter (which includes concrete and measurable demands!!) is nested in the original thread.
"Sexy things are fleeting. The internet is forever. The kind of virile, salty life so many of us crave is incompatible with our sanded-down, stagnant, sanitized online existence."
Your phone is why you don't feel sexy
Eros, desire, instinct, eternity
open.substack.com
January 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"Sexy things are fleeting. The internet is forever. The kind of virile, salty life so many of us crave is incompatible with our sanded-down, stagnant, sanitized online existence."
A great article for people (like me!) who just don't understand why the heck Indy is so behind the times when it comes to public recycling services.
Mirror Indy continues to enable informed citizen engagement through comprehensive, accessible reporting 🙌🏼
Mirror Indy continues to enable informed citizen engagement through comprehensive, accessible reporting 🙌🏼
Indianapolis remains the largest city in the country without universal curbside recycling, with the city's efforts hindered by a reliance on burning trash and a lack of direct communication on the delayed rollout from city officials.
Why Indy won’t have curbside recycling until at least 2028
Indianapolis remains the largest city without universal curbside recycling, with a new target date of 2028.
www.wishtv.com
January 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A great article for people (like me!) who just don't understand why the heck Indy is so behind the times when it comes to public recycling services.
Mirror Indy continues to enable informed citizen engagement through comprehensive, accessible reporting 🙌🏼
Mirror Indy continues to enable informed citizen engagement through comprehensive, accessible reporting 🙌🏼
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Community is where someone you can't stand is!! (@americascomic.bsky.social said this and now I think it constantly.) Community has to be about more than being around people you like because that isn't sustainable
community has infinitely more to do with helping a person who is kind of annoying than it will ever have to do with ring doorbell videos of strangers in your neighborhood. but you can't turn that into a $500 internet class unfortunately
January 5, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Community is where someone you can't stand is!! (@americascomic.bsky.social said this and now I think it constantly.) Community has to be about more than being around people you like because that isn't sustainable
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"We don't have good laws to protect renters. Indiana, unfortunately, is a state that too often, quite frankly, sides with apartments and landlords," State Representative Cherish Pryor said.
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Residents in crisis as heat remains off at north side Indy apartment complex; health department steps in
The Marion County Health Department issued an emergency order requiring the management company of Admiral Apartments to bring the building to compliance within 24 hours.
www.wrtv.com
January 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
"We don't have good laws to protect renters. Indiana, unfortunately, is a state that too often, quite frankly, sides with apartments and landlords," State Representative Cherish Pryor said.
www.wrtv.com/news/local-n...
www.wrtv.com/news/local-n...
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I wish every Dem office would read this and internalize it. "The only sensible and dignified course of action is to accept that Republicans are in charge and to focus in on making their unpopular actions as painful as possible...The job of the opposition is quite literally to oppose. Get to it."
Democrats are Surrounded by Low Hanging Fruit: Get To It talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/democ...
Democrats are Surrounded by Low Hanging Fruit: Get To It
Yesterday my colleague Kate Riga noted a trap Senate Democrats keep falling...
talkingpointsmemo.com
January 23, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I wish every Dem office would read this and internalize it. "The only sensible and dignified course of action is to accept that Republicans are in charge and to focus in on making their unpopular actions as painful as possible...The job of the opposition is quite literally to oppose. Get to it."
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With President Trump's immigration policies, US nursing homes face a staffing crisis as over 40% of employees in caregiving roles are immigrants. Here's how this might impact caring for your own elderly loved ones.
How Trump’s immigration plans could affect care for your elderly parents
President Trump's immigration crackdown threatens to disrupt the elder care sector, impacting staffing and patient care. Immigrant workers are crucial in caregiving roles.
www.wishtv.com
January 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
With President Trump's immigration policies, US nursing homes face a staffing crisis as over 40% of employees in caregiving roles are immigrants. Here's how this might impact caring for your own elderly loved ones.
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A new Indiana bill would require victims of rape to present doctors with a signed affidavit attesting to the truth of their assault in order to receive an abortion under the state's rape or incest abortion exception.
Indiana Bill Would Require Rape Victims to Sign Affidavit to Get an Abortion
Doctors say this will retraumatize sexual assault survivors
meidasnews.com
January 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A new Indiana bill would require victims of rape to present doctors with a signed affidavit attesting to the truth of their assault in order to receive an abortion under the state's rape or incest abortion exception.
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These teenagers and young men — 95% of whom are Black, Latinx, or Filipino — earn between $2.20 and $4 per hour, plus an additional $1 an hour when they’re actively fighting fires, according to the DJJ. ⤵️
In California, Incarcerated Teenagers Help Fight Wildfires
"You’re put in danger every time you’re on the fire line.”
www.teenvogue.com
January 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
These teenagers and young men — 95% of whom are Black, Latinx, or Filipino — earn between $2.20 and $4 per hour, plus an additional $1 an hour when they’re actively fighting fires, according to the DJJ. ⤵️