On The Beat – Civic Life
AS BIDEN VOWS MONUMENTAL ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, A FIGHT WITH THE FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRY HAS ONLY BEGUN
Jan. 27, 2021
Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis, The Washington Post
On Wednesday, Joe Biden announced his plan to shift the US away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy. His plan will create millions of jobs and conserve public land and water. But, he must try and fight the fossil fuel giants.
AUSTIN WILL USE MONEY CUT FROM POLICE BUDGET TO BUY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Jan. 27, 2021
Austin’s city council voted to put money from police budget cut into buying a hotel and turning it into 60 units the homeless. This will cost an estimated $6.7 million. BLM protests encouraged the reallocation of funds.
NEW HOMELESS SHELTER OPENS BY SWITCHYARD PARK, HAS ALREADY ACCOMMODATED DOZENS
Jan. 26, 2021
Haley Ryan, The Indiana Daily Student
On Jan. 19, a new homeless shelter opened in Bloomington near Switchyard Park. Beacon, an organization that focuses on homelessness, opened the shelter with intentions to help many people within the community.
DACA RECIPIENTS ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERALLY INSURED MORTGAGES
Jan. 26, 2021
Michaelle Bond, The Philadelphia Inquirer
A new policy allows some immigrants who were brought to the US illegally as Children to get federally insured loans. This will allow them to be homeowners, build wealth, and is a part of Joe Biden’s new immigration plan.
OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN A PANDEMIC
Eszi Water, Limestone Post Magazine
Jan. 21, 2021
In Monroe County, more residents are seeking meatal health services due to the pandemic. There are not enough mental health professionals to keep up with the demand, and there are also barriers that make it even more difficult for certain groups.
THE 17 THINGS JOE BIDEN DID ON DAY ONE
Jan. 21, 2021
Alice Ollstein, Arjun Kakkar and Beatrice Jin, Politico
President Joe Biden was inaugurated today and signed over a dozen executive orders, including rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, hauling construction on the US-Mexico border wall, and even requiring masks on federal property.
HERE’S WHAT A BIDEN PRESIDENCY COULD MEAN FOR IU STUDENTS
Lizzie Kaboski, The Indiana Daily Student
Jan. 20, 2021
Joe Biden taking office could mean many different things for IU students, including college affordability, forgiveness on student loan debt, and a reduced fear of deportation for DACA students. Now students will see if Biden can keep some promises.
HOOSIER HILLS FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTES RECORD AMOUNTS OF FOOD IN 2020
Jan. 19, 2021
Haley Ryan, The Indiana Daily Student
In 2020, the Hoosier Hills Food Bank distributed 7,089,749 pounds of food, which is a 39% increase since last year. The pandemic caused Hoosier Hills to lose hundreds of volunteers and decreased local donations, but they still had a record-breaking year.
SOCIAL JUSTIVE YARD SINAGE GAINS TRACTION IN BLOOMINGTON
Dec. 3, 2020
Jake Taylor, Bloomington Beat
In response to many social justice movements in the US, many Bloomington residents are putting up social justice yard signs to show support. There is a debate whether these signs make a difference or just cause further division in the community.
LOCAL ACTIVIST, PATRICK FORD, FIGHTS FOR BLACK LIVES
Dec. 3, 2020
Jake Taylor, Bloomington Beat
On June 5, Patrick Ford, 23, spoke at the Monroe County Courthouse about justice for Black Americans. He has been dedicated to fighting racial injustice for many years and wants to continue to make change in Bloomington.