AltWeeklies Wire
Fixing an Islamic lens on lesbian lovenew
First-time author's characters explores sexuality, morality and relationships. Fatima Warsame will hold an author's signing from 11am-1pm, Wednesday, May 7 at the IUPUI Campus Center Barnes and Noble.
Court Says Kentucky Must Accept Same-Sex Marriagenew
Judge says sections of the Kentucky Constitution "deny validly married same-sex couples equal recognition and benefits under Kentucky and federal law, they violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution."
Native American input needednew
The Governor's Office is looking for candidates to re-seat the Native American Indian Affairs Commission.
Engaging in Urban Educationnew
Education activist Delana Ivey, featured in NUVO's July 10, 2013 cover story, is helping to organize a Nov. 9 "to broaden the conversation about education" through workshops, art and play.
NUVO |
Rebecca Townsend |
11-07-2013 |
Civil Liberties
Killing Capital Punishmentnew
The final stop on the Indiana Journey of Hope Tour will feature murder victim family member and Journey co-founder, Bill Pelke - whose story is based in Indiana.; Bill Babbitt and Randy Gardner, who both had brothers executed; exonerated death row inmates Juan Melendez (from Florida) and Edward Mpagi (from Uganda); and Tracey Spirko, whose husband is on death row in Ohio.
NUVO |
Rebecca Townsend |
10-16-2013 |
Policy Issues
Some gains on pot decriminalizationnew
NORML Chair Neal Smith cites "modest gains," as cannabis consciousness still nascent at the Statehouse.
Celebrating Kurt Vonnegut's 90th Birthday and Armistice Daynew
Nov. 11, 2012, marked Vonnegut's 90th birthday and Armistice Day, which is a celebration that originally marked the end of World War I hostilities.
NUVO |
Rebecca Townsend |
11-21-2012 |
Civil Liberties
Indiana Governor's Racenew
Thanks to Rupert Boneham, John Gregg and Mike Pence for taking the time to give us a taste of what they're about and how they might handle some of the issues facing our governor.
A Grassroots Approach to School Reformnew
New report pitches Local School Councils as alternative to school boards or mayoral control of IPS.
Global breastfeeding Latch On localizednew
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 1-7), a synchronized breastfeeding event, pitched as "The Big Latch On," will commence around the world to promote the health benefits for nursing.
NUVO |
Rebecca Townsend |
08-02-2012 |
Children & Families
Extreme Heat: The New Normalnew
Extreme heat and minimal-to-nonexistent rain are killing crops and livestock around Indiana. Other likelihoods: Higher food costs, reservoir restrictions and the rippling economic pinch.
NUVO |
Rebecca Townsend |
07-06-2012 |
Environment
Indiana sinks to new porn lownew
Cutting-edge forensic response enables wide-net perv nab after authorities discover group dedicated to swapping recordings and images of rape and molestation of infants and toddlers.
NUVO |
Rebecca Townsend |
06-27-2012 |
Crime & Justice
Vet Homelessness Jumps in 2012 Countnew
Homelessness, as captured on the night of Jan. 25, 2012 in Indianapolis, increased over 5 percent from the count advocates completed in January 2011. The story is much bleaker for veterans.
NUVO |
Rebecca Townsend |
06-13-2012 |
Homelessness
