Hammond Mayor Says Governor Pence Should Resign Over RFRA
The mayor of Hammond, Indiana is calling on Governor Mike Pence to step down over the state’s anti-gay “religious freedom” law and the ensuing national firestorm. “I woke up this…more»
Author Archives: Kyle W. Bell
Indianapolis Passes Resolution Opposing ‘Religious Freedom’ Law
The Indianapolis City Council adopted a resolution on Monday night in opposition to the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The bipartisan 24-4 vote is symbolic in nature. The Indianapolis City…more»
Gay Rights Group Says Indiana Should Pass Non-Discrimination Bill
Freedom Indiana, the gay rights group that formed in 2013 to defeat an effort to enshrine a same-sex marriage ban into the state’s constitution, is pushing back against the state’s…more»
Trevor Noah Named Host of ‘The Daily Show’
The Daily Show will soon have a new host. Trevor Noah, who joined the fake news program in 2014 as a contributor, was named to the post today in a…more»
#BoycottIndiana Backlash Grows Over ‘Religious Freedom’ Law
Indiana lawmakers are scrambling to backpedal as a fierce backlash has taken hold against Republican Governor Mike Pence since he signed into law legislation that effectively permits discrimination against people…more»
Mayor Buttigieg Endorses Kareemah Fowler for City Clerk
A candidate for South Bend city clerk just landed a major endorsement. South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who will himself face voters next month, lent his official support to Kareemah…more»
South Bend Businesses Reject Indiana ‘Religious Freedom’ Law, Say They’ll Serve Anyone
Area business leaders met with South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg on Friday afternoon to show their support for an inclusive community in the wake of Indiana’s passage of the divisive…more»
Indiana Already Experiencing Negative Economic Impact of ‘Religious Freedom’ Law
The ink barely dried from Governor Mike Pence’s pen when word came that Indiana is already feeling negative economic impacts of a highly controversial bill that would legalize discrimination in…more»
Indiana Ranks 39th in Per Capita Income, Lags in Income Growth
A new report from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis highlights the recent economic struggles of Hoosiers. Indiana ranked 39th in the United States in terms of per capita income…more»
Transpo to Provide Bus Service on Good Friday
Transpo says that the public transit agency will operate its buses on Good Friday this year. The region’s largest public transportation system has in the past observed the Christian holiday…more»