@lauralforbes.bsky.social
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"Being in the job market again in this environment is utterly terrifying and stressful...," Beth Crain, a wheelchair-bound mom of three, said. "I'm afraid because of these executive orders that companies are going to start just not even looking at me as a potential candidate for employment."
As DEI is rolled back, Hoosiers with disabilities wonder if they'll be left behind
The disability community fought for inclusion in corporate and government DEI efforts. Now they're not sure if they'll be on the chopping block.
www.indystar.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"Being in the job market again in this environment is utterly terrifying and stressful...," Beth Crain, a wheelchair-bound mom of three, said. "I'm afraid because of these executive orders that companies are going to start just not even looking at me as a potential candidate for employment."
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The core message coming from this year’s legislative session so far: state legislators know best. They know better than local police, sheriffs, athletic directors, teachers, school board members, and on and on.
It is time to stop this unchecked expansion of state powers.
It is time to stop this unchecked expansion of state powers.
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.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
March 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The core message coming from this year’s legislative session so far: state legislators know best. They know better than local police, sheriffs, athletic directors, teachers, school board members, and on and on.
It is time to stop this unchecked expansion of state powers.
It is time to stop this unchecked expansion of state powers.
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WATCH: “Having people who are unqualified & inexperienced is a feature not a bug if you’re an autocrat.”
Bill Kristol talks to @timmiller.bsky.social about Trump naming conspiracy theorist Dan Bongino Deputy Director of the FBI.
Full @thebulwark.bsky.social podcast: youtu.be/HS52HXSiSRU?...
Bill Kristol talks to @timmiller.bsky.social about Trump naming conspiracy theorist Dan Bongino Deputy Director of the FBI.
Full @thebulwark.bsky.social podcast: youtu.be/HS52HXSiSRU?...
February 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
WATCH: “Having people who are unqualified & inexperienced is a feature not a bug if you’re an autocrat.”
Bill Kristol talks to @timmiller.bsky.social about Trump naming conspiracy theorist Dan Bongino Deputy Director of the FBI.
Full @thebulwark.bsky.social podcast: youtu.be/HS52HXSiSRU?...
Bill Kristol talks to @timmiller.bsky.social about Trump naming conspiracy theorist Dan Bongino Deputy Director of the FBI.
Full @thebulwark.bsky.social podcast: youtu.be/HS52HXSiSRU?...
Know your rights... when it comes to informing people of *their* rights. ✊🏻
Pass it on!
Pass it on!
❗You have the right to share truthful, lawfully obtained information about law enforcement and tell people about their legal rights—even if they’re in trouble.❗
Know Your Rights | Talking to People About Their Rights | ACLU
You have the right to share truthful, lawfully obtained information about law enforcement and tell people about their legal rights—even if they’re in trouble. You can also advocate for changes to laws...
www.aclu.org
February 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Know your rights... when it comes to informing people of *their* rights. ✊🏻
Pass it on!
Pass it on!
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We're suing Indiana State University for blocking a Pride Festival on the campus Quad — a space designated for free expression. This is a clear violation of the First Amendment.
ISU: We'll see you in court.
ISU: We'll see you in court.
February 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We're suing Indiana State University for blocking a Pride Festival on the campus Quad — a space designated for free expression. This is a clear violation of the First Amendment.
ISU: We'll see you in court.
ISU: We'll see you in court.
I just hope both teams don't have fun.
February 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I just hope both teams don't have fun.
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As of today, over 1,000 Hoosiers have voiced their support for a bill to remove the "aid and abet" language from Indiana's gender-affirming care ban for minors. 👏🏳️⚧️
🚨 Stand up for trans youth! Help us urge Rep. Brad Barrett to give HB1444 a hearing: action.aclu.org/send-message...
🚨 Stand up for trans youth! Help us urge Rep. Brad Barrett to give HB1444 a hearing: action.aclu.org/send-message...
TELL THE LEGISLATURE TO REPEAL GAGS ON INDIANA DOCTORS
Join me in urging Indiana House Public Health Chair Brad Barrett to take the first step in improving quality of care for transgender youth by giving HB1444 a hearing.
action.aclu.org
February 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
As of today, over 1,000 Hoosiers have voiced their support for a bill to remove the "aid and abet" language from Indiana's gender-affirming care ban for minors. 👏🏳️⚧️
🚨 Stand up for trans youth! Help us urge Rep. Brad Barrett to give HB1444 a hearing: action.aclu.org/send-message...
🚨 Stand up for trans youth! Help us urge Rep. Brad Barrett to give HB1444 a hearing: action.aclu.org/send-message...
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Trayvon Martin should be celebrating his 30th birthday today.
February 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Trayvon Martin should be celebrating his 30th birthday today.
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Today, the Senate Elections Committee disenfranchised the nearly 400,000 Hoosier voters who voted more than 14 days before the general election last year by passing SB 284 6–3.
February 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Today, the Senate Elections Committee disenfranchised the nearly 400,000 Hoosier voters who voted more than 14 days before the general election last year by passing SB 284 6–3.
As a non-religious person, I don't typically use the word evil. But I don't think there's a secular one that fits, so...
Evil
Evil
We worked for months with USAID to build an $85,000,000 project to end TB in two regions of the Philippines.
The project is funded by private money, the Philippine government, and matching USAID funds.
It could provide a blueprint for eliminating TB worldwide--except it's...not happening.
The project is funded by private money, the Philippine government, and matching USAID funds.
It could provide a blueprint for eliminating TB worldwide--except it's...not happening.
February 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
As a non-religious person, I don't typically use the word evil. But I don't think there's a secular one that fits, so...
Evil
Evil
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Over 550 of you rallied at our LGBTQ+ Statehouse Day yesterday, and sent Indiana lawmakers a powerful message: we will not be erased, we will not back down, and we will not be silenced. ✊🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Friends, family, supporters gather for LGBTQ+ Statehouse Day
ACLU and IYG hosts annual LGBTQ+ Statehouse Day.
www.indystar.com
January 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Over 550 of you rallied at our LGBTQ+ Statehouse Day yesterday, and sent Indiana lawmakers a powerful message: we will not be erased, we will not back down, and we will not be silenced. ✊🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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To our trans Hoosiers: we see you and want you here.
No executive order can erase you.🩵🩷
No executive order can erase you.🩵🩷
January 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
To our trans Hoosiers: we see you and want you here.
No executive order can erase you.🩵🩷
No executive order can erase you.🩵🩷
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📢 Our 2025 bill tracker is live! 📢
Throughout the Indiana legislative session, we'll be updating this list of key bills that impact your rights, so be sure to bookmark it and check back often. 📌 www.aclu-in.org/en/our-work/...
Throughout the Indiana legislative session, we'll be updating this list of key bills that impact your rights, so be sure to bookmark it and check back often. 📌 www.aclu-in.org/en/our-work/...
January 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
📢 Our 2025 bill tracker is live! 📢
Throughout the Indiana legislative session, we'll be updating this list of key bills that impact your rights, so be sure to bookmark it and check back often. 📌 www.aclu-in.org/en/our-work/...
Throughout the Indiana legislative session, we'll be updating this list of key bills that impact your rights, so be sure to bookmark it and check back often. 📌 www.aclu-in.org/en/our-work/...
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January 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Sergeant Gonell @sergeantaqgo.bsky.social sent me this picture. This is his call log. Each call is an automated Dept of "Justice" notification saying "The defendant you testified against is being released from the dept of corrections."
Each defendant assaulted him.
Each defendant assaulted him.
January 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Sergeant Gonell @sergeantaqgo.bsky.social sent me this picture. This is his call log. Each call is an automated Dept of "Justice" notification saying "The defendant you testified against is being released from the dept of corrections."
Each defendant assaulted him.
Each defendant assaulted him.
No, Meta, I do not and never have followed the orange piece of crap. I'm so enraged by this.
January 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
No, Meta, I do not and never have followed the orange piece of crap. I'm so enraged by this.
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Indy Pride is now on BLUESKY full time. Share this post to help grow the community here!
January 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Indy Pride is now on BLUESKY full time. Share this post to help grow the community here!
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We’re serving up Compassion, Fairness, and Dissent — because standing up for what’s right is a Hoosier Value. Which (free!) poster or window cling are you picking up?
Compassion ❤️ Fairness ⚖️ Dissent 🔥
www.aclu-in.org/en/hoosier-v...
Compassion ❤️ Fairness ⚖️ Dissent 🔥
www.aclu-in.org/en/hoosier-v...
January 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We’re serving up Compassion, Fairness, and Dissent — because standing up for what’s right is a Hoosier Value. Which (free!) poster or window cling are you picking up?
Compassion ❤️ Fairness ⚖️ Dissent 🔥
www.aclu-in.org/en/hoosier-v...
Compassion ❤️ Fairness ⚖️ Dissent 🔥
www.aclu-in.org/en/hoosier-v...
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Fentanyl test strips are a low-cost, common sense way to save Hoosiers' lives. It's time we join the other 45 states that support access to fentanyl test strips.
January 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Fentanyl test strips are a low-cost, common sense way to save Hoosiers' lives. It's time we join the other 45 states that support access to fentanyl test strips.
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Indiana's legislative session starts today, and we're making it clear that Hoosiers are going to keep fighting for our values.
Order your FREE Hoosier Values poster or window cling for your home or business. ➡️ www.aclu-in.org/en/hoosier-v...
Order your FREE Hoosier Values poster or window cling for your home or business. ➡️ www.aclu-in.org/en/hoosier-v...
Hoosier Values
Now more than ever, it is important to remind your friends and neighbors that dissent, compassion, and fairness are Hoosier values.Order your free Hoosier Values poster or window cling for your home
www.aclu-in.org
January 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Indiana's legislative session starts today, and we're making it clear that Hoosiers are going to keep fighting for our values.
Order your FREE Hoosier Values poster or window cling for your home or business. ➡️ www.aclu-in.org/en/hoosier-v...
Order your FREE Hoosier Values poster or window cling for your home or business. ➡️ www.aclu-in.org/en/hoosier-v...
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Indiana has executed Joseph Corcoran. This is the first state-level execution in 15 years.
Capital punishment is a moral stain on our nation that flies in the face of the freedoms our Constitution promises. It's time to end this practice once and for all.
Capital punishment is a moral stain on our nation that flies in the face of the freedoms our Constitution promises. It's time to end this practice once and for all.
December 18, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Indiana has executed Joseph Corcoran. This is the first state-level execution in 15 years.
Capital punishment is a moral stain on our nation that flies in the face of the freedoms our Constitution promises. It's time to end this practice once and for all.
Capital punishment is a moral stain on our nation that flies in the face of the freedoms our Constitution promises. It's time to end this practice once and for all.
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