While many turned their attention to the national presidential election this week, the position of Indiana governor was also up on the ballot — perhaps with more significant impacts on locals than one may realize.
Political issues that don’t get talked about during Thanksgiving dinner
“While you may have already made up your mind about your presidential vote, here are five important but lesser-known issues that you should keep in mind when voting for Senators, Representatives and state or local politicians next week.”
What to know before you vote
“In a close gubernatorial race, it is important for voters to be aware of each candidate’s policies and positions before visiting the polls on Nov. 5.”
College students are a disenfranchised population
“It is inaccurate to say that access to voting hasn’t improved drastically since the implementation of Jim Crow laws and the total disenfranchisement of women. That being said, it is also dangerous to assume that disenfranchisement is a non-issue in the 21st century.”
Get off the banned books bandwagon
Book banning is a dreadful chapter in our society; it is led by politics rather than something that is actually concerning.
Indiana governor debate recap
“Some polls show McCormick only three points behind Braun and 10 points with independent voters, making this race for governor one of the closest in the past two decades.”
Vice presidential debate recap
Vance and Walz respond to questions regarding immigration, abortion and other hot topics.
My hijab is political
Wearing the hijab is an act of resistance in the face of oppression.
Indianapolis mayoral debate recap
Incumbent mayor Joe Hogsett and Republican front-runner Jefferson Shreve went head to head during a televised debate on Oct. 23.
Students get involved in real-world politics
Many political science students work or intern for politicians such as André Carson, Eric Doden, Josh Lowry and Mike Pence.