News & Commentary
May 15, 2026
Reproductive Freedom in the Courts: What Hoosiers Need to Know
Reproductive access is still being fought in courts from Indiana to the U.S. Supreme Court. Here’s where things stand.
By McKenzie Conrad, Danielle Drake
May 14, 2026
Your Questions Answered: What is Redistricting and Why Should We Care?
The Supreme Court recently made a ruling that blows open the door for states and localities to create discriminatory voting maps. Here’s what you need to know about redistricting and voting rights in light of this decision.
Apr 29, 2026
"It Felt Hopeless, Like You Were Going to Die” — The Abuse in Miami Correctional Facility’s Dark Cells
What 31 lawsuits and $1.2 million in settlements reveal about the dangerous conditions inside this state prison
By McKenzie Conrad, Stevie Pactor, Ann D’Angelo
Apr 14, 2026
Winning the Redistricting Fight, and What That Says About People Power in Indiana
The most troubling bills from the 2026 legislative session fit into broader national trends, but one win made it clear that Indiana can organize and resist: the defeat of mid-cycle gerrymandering.
By Danielle Drake, McKenzie Conrad, Camelia Manring
Apr 07, 2026
States Have the Power to Hold Federal Agents Accountable by Allowing People to Sue Them for Rights Violations
Amid rampant abuse by federal agents, state legislatures can pass critical laws that allow people to take federal agents to court for violating their rights.
Mar 27, 2026
Rally for Change, then Vote for Power.
Turn the upcoming No Kings public mobilization into the next step toward lasting change: civic participation in the 2026 election.
By Danielle Drake, McKenzie Conrad, Camelia Manring
Mar 26, 2026
Trump is Trying to Reverse Crucial Strides in Women’s Rights Movement
The ACLU looks at how the Trump administration is pushing policies designed to keep women at home.
Mar 24, 2026
What Indiana’s Latest Abortion Ruling Means, and How We Got Here
Earlier this month, a major ruling on Indiana’s abortion ban resulted in a permanent injunction protecting people seeking abortion care in accordance with their sincerely held religious beliefs. Learn more about what this means and how we got here.
By Stevie Pactor, McKenzie Conrad
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