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Indiana: Poverty Calculation Isn’t Accurate
A new report finds that poverty, or inadequate income to meet a household’s basic needs, is much higher and more extensive in Indiana than official…
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Big Oil Outspent Clean Energy Groups by 27x
You’ve probably seen Big Oil ads promoting gas and oil companies as the solutions to climate change. They’re meant to be inspiring and hopeful, with…
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Indiana: House Bill 1186 Protects the Police
Republican state lawmakers have found another way to protect the guilty while restricting the innocent. The Indiana Capital Chronicle was covering House Bill 1186 coming…
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Ron DeSantis Assaults Public Education
As Ron DeSantis has declared and legislated, the safety of Florida — and, yeah, the safety of the nation — isn’t a matter of gun control (or…
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Small Cities Use Influencers to Attract Residents
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demographics of cities shifted. As stay-at-home orders, remote work, and bubbling reduced social interaction, restaurants, venues, and arts destinations shut…
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Reporting on Donald Trump Responsibly
Donald Trump will campaign in the 2024 presidential election, posing unique problems for journalists. His leadership role in the January 6 insurrection, the violent effort…
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Making STEM More Accessible for Future Generations
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills are essential in today’s job market. As the demand for automated jobs slows down, an estimated 80% of…
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SAT & ACT College Entry Tests Are Less Important
College entry tests are becoming a thing of the past. More than 80% of U.S. colleges and universities do not require applicants to take standardized…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. – Courage
In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” ~ Martin Luther King…
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Muncie: Local Oligarchy in Middletown, USA
The power structure in Muncie is a perfect example of an oligarchy, with the Ball Brothers Foundation serving as the primary controlling agent of both…
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