Abortion restrictions may be fueling a rise in domestic violence, experts warn On average, a woman’s risk of being killed in the U.S. increases by 20% when pregnant or after giving birth. Pregnant and postpartum women are more likely to be killed than to die from childbirth-rela...

A study released earlier this year found in states that implemented near-total abortion bans since 2022 - including Indiana - domestic violence increased up to 10 percent.

It's more evidence of what we already know: abortion bans harm women.

So far in 2025 the U.S. has lost a total of 33,000 manufacturing jobs.

That's why I painted my house purple. 😂

This year during Banned Books Week, we’re celebrating the freedom to read whatever we choose – free from government interference. Here are some of the reasons our Banned Book Club Members read banned books.

Why do you read banned books? Tell us below.

No Notes….#thisisamerica #jesusisblack

Trump’s authoritarian agenda is not popular. His big, ugly bill is not popular. Ripping health care away from millions of Americans is not popular.

As @aoc.bsky.social explains, he and Republicans are weaker than they look. Democrats must stand strong and refuse to cave.

For-Profit Corporations Are Buying Up More Psychiatric Hospitals. Some Flout Federal Law With Scarce Repercussions. Psychiatric hospitals — increasingly owned by for-profit corporations — are illegally turning away patients during crises. Yet only a handful face penalties, with fines that are trivial, a ProPublica ...

Some federal officials worry about private equity’s interest in psychiatric hospitals.

“Instead of helping families, billionaire corporations are denying sick patients legally protected emergency care to turn healthy profits,” one senator said.

Why Portland? This is why.

Call your Congressperson now and demand Accountability, Transparency, and Justice - release the Epstein files!

☎️ 202-224-3121

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AmeriCorps is under siege. What happens in the communities it serves? • Indiana Capital Chronicle The Trump administration abruptly canceled nearly $400 million in active AmeriCorps grants across the United States.

AmeriCorps is under siege. What happens in the communities it serves

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Help sustain our work as we build progressive power. Donate at MADVoters.org/donate-here.

If MAGA’s corrupt & costly gerrymandering scheme moves forward, Hoosier taxpayers will be paying $30,000 A DAY in special session costs!
Call Gov. Braun at 317-232-4567 and tell him -
❌ NO to early redistricting!
❌ NO to a special session!
❌ NO to even more extreme gerrymandering!

Join us tomorrow for a Statehouse Sit-In to Save Democracy and tell VP Vance and Gov Braun -

❌ NO to early redistricting
❌ NO to a special session
❌ NO to even more extreme gerrymandering

The Trump administration cut federal funding for a research project at Cornell University aimed at developing a heart pump designed for babies and children with congenital heart defects bringing the effort to a halt.

It says "cave canem."

The Trump administration is recommending the elimination of the scientific research division at NOAA.

SB 1 will have serious negative impact on our local funding for schools, first responders, libraries, and more. Our lives are worth taking the time to take this seriously and do the job right the first time. Hoosiers deserve better. Follow along with this bill and others at MADVoters.org.

State Democratic party clings to the past rather than welcoming the next generation • Indiana Capital Chronicle The Indiana Democratic Party does not prioritize sustainable leadership, clinging to the past instead of the next generation

COMMENTARY: State Democratic party clings to the past rather than welcoming the next generation

Chatterbox Jazz Club in Indianapolis is the place to be! Be certain you stop by and support them!
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LegisAlert Indiana legislation tracking and calling resource

🚨 Indiana HB 1041 would ban transgender women from ALL college sports.📱 CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS NOW to OPPOSE: legisalert.org/issues/2025/... discriminatory bill expands IN's existing K-12 ban. Let's stand up for inclusive sports! #INLegis #TransAthletesBelong #Indiana #INpol

Take Action this International Women's Day to make period products tax-free in Indiana. Leave a message with Sen Ryan Mishler and your Senator today asking them to ensure that Indiana becomes the next state to end the taxation on menstruation. Find contact info for your Senator at MADVoters.org

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.

The Indiana legislature is simultaneously attempting to reduce local revenue streams and local control.

Hoosiers deserve better.

indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/03/03/i...

Oppose SB 523: Chaplains In Public Schools actionnetwork.org/letters/oppo...

This is worth celebrating! Some of the bad bills that would have rolled back voting rights, restricted reproductive freedom, dictated personal choices, and implemented Project 2025-style policies here in Indiana are dead this legislative session.

Payday lenders take advantage of veterans and families struggling to get by. Instead of taking on these predatory businesses, Republicans are only expanding their reach in Indiana. The result will be more debt for Hoosiers.

Join us this Sunday at 7pm ET. for our monthly team meeting! We'll host a legislative update to recap on bills as we move into the second half of the session. Register at us06web.zoom.us/j/8150490245....

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Indiana has the chance to legalize cannabis - but bills like HB 1630 are still waiting for a committee hearing before they can move forward. Ask chairwoman Rep. McNamara to bring HB 1630 to her Courts & Criminal Code Committee before the deadline on Monday 2/17.
📞 317-232-9802
✉️ h76@iga.in.gov

BREAKING: 10,000 grocery store workers will launch a massive strike Thursday.

King Soopers’ workers, unionized with the UFCW, will shut down 77 store locations in the first big strike of Trump’s second term.

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As long as private & charter schools receive public funding, we will continue to demand accountability and transparency from them. Tell the Senate Education Ctte chair, Sen. Raatz, to bring SBs 320 and 403 to the Education committee for consideration: s27@iga.in.gov, 317-233-0930. Call by Feb. 11!