News & Commentary

Aug 05, 2026

The Latest from SCOTUS: What It Means for Hoosiers

A roundup of major decisions affecting citizenship, voting rights, immigration, and transgender rights

By McKenzie Conrad, Danielle Drake

14th Amendment
Jul 17, 2026

The Quiet Expansion of Mass Surveillance, and Why Indiana Should Push Back

This is a column written for the Indianapolis Business Journal.

By McKenzie Conrad, Danielle Drake

Flock Banner
Jul 17, 2026

We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.

A new ACLU report reveals the scale of civil rights violations committed by ICE and the police forces it has deputized — from racial profiling to school lockdowns.

A hand holds a large white protest sign reading "ICE OUT" in bold blue letters during a crowded demonstration outside a government building. An American flag waves above the crowd, and additional signs in the background include messages calling to abolish ICE.
Jul 09, 2026

OUT in INDY: Celebrating Queer Voices, Stories, and Community

This Pride, we’re connecting with Hoosiers who shape our communities, culture, movements, and our collective fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

By Jude Brown, McKenzie Conrad

OUT in INDY
Jul 02, 2026

The Declaration of Independence Details “Repeated Injuries” Inflicted by British Monarchy, Trump Has Executed a Similar Playbook

The Founding Fathers declared independence from despotism 250 years ago. Today we’re fighting against similar abuses of power from a wannabe king.

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Jun 30, 2026

How to Fight Deployment of Flock and Other Mass Surveillance License Plate Readers in Your Community

The ACLU provides a range of tactics for communities to stop or limit the use of Flock’s ALPR mass surveillance technology

Rain falls on a residential street, where a red security sign warns "Cameras in Use 24/7 Security, Criminals Will Be Prosecuted, and flock safety." Cars drive down the wet road past houses, trees, sidewalks, and fences in the background.
Jun 24, 2026

Class Action Notice Regarding Indiana’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Hormone Care for Minors

Notice for minors and families impacted by Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming hormone care about the proposed case dismissal.

By Kenneth J. Falk, Gavin M. Rose, Stevie Pactor

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Jun 15, 2026

Trump Administration Playbook Takes Tactics from Lavender Scare of the Cold War

A McCarthy-era effort to report LGBTQ people to the government, classify queerness as a mental disorder, and overall push queer people from public life is taking similar shape today.

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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

Repro blog