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Concern Over Immigration or Racism?

Republican candidates up and down the ballot claim to be concerned about “illegal” immigration. Hard to believe. Just ask the Haitian migrants in Ohio if their legal status protected them from racist accusations. When Republican ire is directed at immigrants of color, regardless of documentation status, it’s plain to see their concerns are just good […]

Encouraging Polling Numbers for Bluesiers

Indiana Democrats received some very positive information this week. Polling shows the races for governor and attorney general are a tie. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick and Democratic candidate for Attorney General Destiny Wells have been traveling all over the state. Their grassroots campaigning efforts seem to be paying off Hoosier voters are recognizing that […]

RED LIES: Hoosiers Don’t Support Abortion Care

Republican lawmakers, when asked about their tireless, sometimes illogical pursuit of abortion restrictions, respond by saying they are just representing the will of the people. It’s what their constituents want. They repeat this narrative ad nauseum because they are trying to make themselves believe along with the rest of us. Indiana’s Congressional delegation is 82% […]

Overturning Roe v. Wade was Only the Beginning

When it comes to the efforts of anti-abortion activists, “returning the decision to the states” was never the endgame. As evidenced by a newly filed lawsuit by the State of Texas and ongoing litigation against the Indiana Department of Health, the goal is a nationwide ban with the ability to prosecute patients and their providers. […]

RED LIES: School Vouchers Are About Choice

Indiana pitched its school voucher program as a way to “even the playing field” for low-income families. It has evolved into a behemoth, subsidizing private, religious education for wealthy students who never would have attended public schools. Indiana isn’t alone. Every state that has implemented school vouchers have claimed to do so in an effort […]

RED LIES: Students “Segregated” for Lack of COVID Vaccine

Have you heard about the students at Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis who were segregated from their classmates because they lacked the covid vaccine? No? That’s because it didn’t happen! But don’t you worry, conspiracy theorists like Micah Beckwith won’t let the truth get in the way of a good story. Micah Beckwith is […]

Indiana Democrats Know How to Campaign

Just because Republicans win elections in “red” states and districts doesn’t meant they know how to campaign. Republicans in these areas receive major marketing and financial support from the national party and they typically hold invite-only gatherings with big donors. Republican candidates who usually run uncontested and win big refuse to debate or hold open […]

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