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Planned Parenthood of Indiana Struggles to Distance Itself from the National...

"“It’s not about us,” says local Planned Parenthood president Betty Cockrum. “But in the big scheme of things, it’s totally about us.”

Tweets of the Week: Mike Pence

A lot of people were unhappy with Gov. Mike Pence last week. Really unhappy.
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Lessons for the New Mayor of Indianapolis

The victor of this month's election should listen to this advice from past mayors.
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Not on Her Watch: One Woman’s Fight to Change Indiana’s Time...

If time is relative, as Einstein taught the world a hundred years ago, then it is particularly so in Indiana.
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The First Church of Cannabis

Whether or not the First Church succeeds in cloaking itself in the RFRA, it has already brought marijuana legal reform back into public discussion.
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A Crossing to Bear: One Family’s Immigration Story

When Armando left, Maria worried about his journey. She worried about Liliana, who fell into fitful slumber every night, gasping for air between sobs. More than anything, Maria worried about the fragile ties holding her family together.
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War of the Roses: The Aftereffects of RFRA

RFRA goes into effect next month—but the law won’t be the last battle over LGBT rights.
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Something Old, Something New: Same-Sex Marriage in Indiana

What has truly changed since Indiana and same-sex marriage united last June? Nothing—and everything.
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Mayor Ballard to Lead IN Pride Parade

The first time in the parade's history that a sitting mayor has served as grand marshal.
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Loss Leader: Joe Hogsett and the Indianapolis Mayoral Race

Despite hauling in a record $1.4 million in contributions last year, Hogsett admits he is more nervous than he has ever been about what November may hold.