IN: Civil Rights
Juvenile detention rates show big racial disparities in IN, US
Youth incarceration rates have declined in Indiana and nationwide since 2014. But a new study shows young people of color are more likely to be …
Mixed early voting turnout in Indiana municipal elections
Voters are selecting leaders for their cities and towns in Tuesday's 2023 Indiana Municipal Elections. Low voter turnout isn't unusual in many …
Participación mixta en votación anticipada en elecciones municipales de IN
Los votantes estarán seleccionando líderes para sus ciudades y pueblos en las elecciones municipales de Indiana de 2023 el próximo mart…
Black Women's Equal Pay Day: Wage Gaps Persist in Indiana
Today is Black Women's Equal Pay Day. It represents the "extra" months a Black woman, working full time, has to work to earn the same pay as a white …
IN Voter Turnout Shows Disinterest in Elections, Politics
This July 4th week, Indiana voters may be more interested in family and fireworks than in politics. But the 2024 election run-up is already in full …
Hundreds of New Indiana Laws Start This Weekend
More than 250 new laws take effect Saturday in Indiana. They range from legalizing the ninja weapons known as throwing stars, to creating a 25-foot …
Juneteenth Commemorates Important Chapter in Black History
Today marks a historic chapter in American history for Black people. On this date in 1865, slaves in Texas learned they were free from servitude - …
Juneteenth conmemora un capítulo importante en la historia negra
Hoy marca un capítulo histórico en la historia de Estados Unidos para los negros. En esta fecha de 1865, los esclavos de Texas se enteraron …
Possible Children's Book Ban in Indiana Draws Concerns
Indiana lawmakers are still debating a bill that would ban some books in school libraries. Senate Bill 12 passed the Indiana Senate at the end of …
Supreme Court Case Could Dramatically Expand Power of State Legislatures
During its next session, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider the legal validity of the "Independent State Legislature" theory. The case could cause …
Redistricting Over, IN Voting Rights Group Looks to the Future
Indiana's redistricting process concluded in October, but one voting rights group is eyeing ways to ensure fair representation in the future…
For LGBTQ Hoosiers, Equality Act Would End Patchwork of Protections
INDIANAPOLIS -- It is National Coming Out Day, but many LGBTQ Americans say they still face discrimination in employment, housing, public …