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about 1 year ago
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The Times of Northwest Indiana
1 day ago
After falling short a year ago, LaPorte High School’s choir program earned one of Indiana’s highest music honors.
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LaPorte High School choir program one of 12 Region departments to earn statewide award
After falling short a year ago, LaPorte High School’s choir program earned one of Indiana’s highest music honors.
https://nwitimes.com/life-entertainment/local/music/article_8379ad53-9e79-4340-8914-bab367936bdb.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Democracy Docket
4 days ago
USPS is actively drawing up plans to radically crack down on mail voting amid Trump’s sweeping attack on mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterms. If you've sent a ballot by mail in the last 15-20 years, reply with a 📬
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
4 days ago
Read this whole piece.
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The Times of Northwest Indiana
5 days ago
Data center projects along Lake Michigan and in Lake County are on the books in local government. Here are the meetings to keep an eye on this week:
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Pair of data center projects to be considered this week in Northwest Indiana government
Data center projects along Lake Michigan and in Lake County are on the books in local government. Here are the meetings to keep an eye on this week:
https://nwitimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_d59e7048-8736-4ab7-ada6-1230ddd5bfbf.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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davidrlurie
5 days ago
Many of the Americans who landed on the beaches on D-Day were immigrants and the children of immigrants. The "America First" xenophobes who supported the Nazis hated them.
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Democracy Docket
4 days ago
Last week, the Senate blocked another Republican attempt to attach the anti-voting SAVE America Act to an immigration funding package. The move marked the second failed GOP effort to advance the suppressive measure and a major setback for Trump who called the bill his “No. 1 priority.”
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Senate rejects yet another GOP push to revive SAVE America Act
The failed vote is another major setback for President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans, who have repeatedly tried to revive the SAVE America Act despite unified Democratic opposition and resistanc...
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/senate-rejects-another-gop-push-to-revive-save-america-act/
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The Tennessee Holler
28 days ago
KAITLAN COLLINS: “What about Trump’s promise to lower gas prices?” JIM JORDAN: “That’s life.” COLLINS: “If someone’s paying more for⛽️, saying ‘that’s life’ might not make them feel better.” JORDAN: “Those are your words, not mine.” COLLINS: “No you said that. Just now.”😬
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Senator Patty Murray
30 days ago
Look, he's not even pretending at this point. He DOES NOT CARE if you can't afford anything or get by because of his war. And this war wasn't even about the threat of Iran having nuclear weapons because there was NO imminent threat.
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The Tennessee Holler
about 2 months ago
Marge not holding back
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Mark your calendar! We'll see you at the Blue Bash 2026!
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2 months ago
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Democracy Docket
2 months ago
📰 Every week, Marc Elias publishes opinion pieces that dive into the state of democracy and the attacks on free and fair elections. His latest: These 30 cases will determine the future of our elections. What other content do you want to read from our founder?
https://bit.ly/3OvjPl6
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These 30 cases will determine the future of our elections
Donald Trump has spent his week making deranged threats to world peace. Meanwhile, I’ve been focusing on defending voters in Idaho.
https://bit.ly/3OvjPl6
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The Times of Northwest Indiana
2 months ago
After U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks ended without an agreement, President Donald Trump said Sunday the U.S. Navy will immediately begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump: US Navy will begin Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement
After U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks ended without an agreement, President Donald Trump said Sunday the U.S. Navy will immediately begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
https://nwitimes.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/article_fdc82654-6315-545b-82fc-81112dd99914.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Chris Murphy
3 months ago
The is the federal government telling news stations to provide favorable coverage of the war or their licenses will be pulled. A truly extraordinary moment. We aren't on the verge of a totalitarian takeover. WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT. Act like it.
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State Senator Rodney Pol Jr.
3 months ago
Utility bills are already too high, and many Hoosier families are struggling just to keep up. Hearing that customers may have been incorrectly billed by NIPSCO is deeply concerning.
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State Senator Rodney Pol Jr.
3 months ago
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Michigan City Town Hall this weekend! I truly appreciate the thoughtful conversation and strong engagement from our community.
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The Tennessee Holler
3 months ago
“1 family. 2 news networks. And a president who treats mergers like loyalty tests with no regard for the public.”
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Governor JB Pritzker
3 months ago
I'm begging my fellow politicians, Illinoisans, and Americans to realize that right now, we aren't fighting over policy or political party. We're fighting over whether we're going to be a country rooted in empathy and kindness — or one rooted in cruelty and rage.
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State Senator Rodney Pol Jr.
3 months ago
Folks, my caucus and I have been talking about affordability, particularly with utilities, for years.
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Democracy Docket
4 months ago
NEW: Trump made the so-called SAVE America Act central to his State of the Union. Voting rights advocates say it’s “voter suppression, plain and simple.”
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Voting rights advocates, Democrats slam Trump’s voter suppression push in State of the Union
Democrats accused Trump of using unfounded claims to justify sweeping new voting restrictions.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/voting-rights-advocates-slam-trumps-voter-suppression-push/
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Aaron Rupar
4 months ago
Rep. Summer Lee with the Working People's SOTU response: "Look at Mayor Mamdani, who took on Andrew Cuomo and his corporate backers and won ... he proved that when you show up, when you speak clearly about how to meet people's basic needs, the people respond."
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State Senator Rodney Pol Jr.
4 months ago
HB 1145 passed through the Senate. This bill provides public retirees & retired public school teachers with a well-deserved 13th Check to support them after their years of service to our state. I’ve been proud to support this legislation as it moves to the Governor's desk.
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Stuart Mora
4 months ago
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End ICE Detention at Miami Correctional Facility Rally · Indivisible Central Indiana
A broad coalition of organizations (listed below) have come together to call on Governor Mike Braun to End ICE Detention at the Miami Correctional Facility. Approximately 600 ICE detainees are being...
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bindergirl
4 months ago
Hoosiers…Your state legislators are trying to change early voting from 28 days to 16 days - starting this year! They snuck it into Senate bill 1359 Let’s stop this like we did redistricting! Start calling them NOW!
@lafayetteindivisible.com
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This Saturday: Come get all the info and support you need to run a great campaign!
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Knew I'd seen her before.
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4 months ago
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Mike Levin
4 months ago
This should be a bigger story. A Reagan-appointed judge just ruled Trump’s Energy Secretary illegally ran a secret panel of climate deniers to cook up a biased report and sabotage clean air rules.
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Amber Woods
4 months ago
The realization is sinking in
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The Tennessee Holler
4 months ago
Insane corruption
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The SAVE Act poses a direct threat to Americans’ fundamental right to vote by conditioning participation on documentary proof of citizenship, a requirement that disproportionately burdens married women.
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4 months ago
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Democracy Docket
4 months ago
BREAKING: Republican lawmakers unveil the Make Elections Great Again Act — a new bill that would impose the most extreme federal voting restrictions in history. The measure would go beyond the SAVE Act by imposing strict voter ID to vote, mandating voter roll purges, banning mail voting and more.
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New GOP anti-voting bill may be the most dangerous attack on voting rights ever
The MEGA Act represents one of the most catastrophic proposals for democracy in the United States.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/new-gop-anti-voting-bill-may-be-the-most-dangerous-attack-on-voting-rights-ever/
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Governor Gavin Newsom
4 months ago
Los Angeles was ground zero for Trump’s war on immigrants and his abuse of power. Now, Minnesotans exercising their First Amendment rights are being violently suppressed by his secret police — leaving people dead. Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller must resign.
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Acyn
4 months ago
Goldman: They’re still covering up, because only half of the documents have been released. I don’t understand why they get to decide—without explanation—why half of the material should be held back. Trump’s name is all over it. So now we know why there was such a cover-up…
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Aaron Rupar
4 months ago
straight up Gestapo shit
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2-6-26 is the last day to file, if you're thinking about it, do it!
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4 months ago
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The Times of Northwest Indiana
4 months ago
Heavy Lake Effect Snow Expected Until Saturday Evening
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Winter Storm Warning until SAT 6:00 PM CST
Heavy Lake Effect Snow Expected Until Saturday Evening
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Rep. Frank Mrvan
4 months ago
Thank you to all of the participants for sharing your time and expertise on this Agriculture Advisory Committee. I believe protecting and advancing the farmer in Northwest Indiana and America is a national security issue.
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State Senator Rodney Pol Jr.
4 months ago
I was happy to vote yes on SB 85, which eliminates medical debt from following Hoosiers in every aspect of their life. Hoosiers are working hard to put food on the table & keep the lights on. This bill keeps Hoosiers afloat in the affordability crisis. Hoosier Health First!
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Rep. Frank Mrvan
4 months ago
See below the segment from
@nbcchicago.com
on my Agriculture Advisory Council meeting earlier this week:
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State Senator Rodney Pol Jr.
4 months ago
Thank you to everyone who shared their stories, showed up, sent emails, and called. Your voices are why this progress is possible. Let’s keep up the momentum during the second half!
#INForAll
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State Senator Rodney Pol Jr.
4 months ago
As we head into the midpoint of session, I’m proud to share that several of the bills I co-authored and supported are officially moving over to the Indiana House for further consideration. You can check out these bills by visiting:
iga.in.gov/legislative/...
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The Tennessee Holler
4 months ago
MINNEAPOLIS: “Thousands and thousands— the people of Minneapolis are not letting up. Despite Tom Homan saying there’s a drawdown, these people don’t believe it. They want ICE OUT COMPLETELY.”
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The Tennessee Holler
4 months ago
Alarmed yet?
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The Tennessee Holler
4 months ago
MOCKLER: “Do you agree with Kristi Noem’s characterization an hour after Alex Pretti was murdered?” SEAT: “Can you wait til the investigation’s done?”
@adammockler.com
: “Great point. Can you say that to Kristi Noem?”🔥 (H/T
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The Tennessee Holler
4 months ago
💯 Not a hoax and never was
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Indiana House Democrats
4 months ago
See how your representative voted below. Don't know your representative? Find out who they are here:
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Indiana House Democrats
5 months ago
Indiana House Republicans just voted against giving you the same sales tax exemption on your utility bill that data centers have. If data centers don't have to pay the 7% sales tax, neither should you.
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The Tennessee Holler
5 months ago
UPDATE — @CAgovernor
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
looking into TikTok suppressing anti-Trump content, including blocking mentions of Epstein ( 👋🏽 We can attest we are currently being fully suppressed on TikTok under the new ownership)
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State Senator Rodney Pol Jr.
5 months ago
We talked about bills I authored & coauthored: SB 148 (Crime guns task force) & SB 69 (1977 Pension & Death Benefit). We also discussed concerning bills: SB 285 (Criminalizing homelessness), SB 4 (Optional funding of community mental health centers) & changes to SEA 1 (2025).
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