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March 8th is International Women’s Day. A tradition that has been observed in the US since 1909, first known as “National Women’s Day” This week we ask; How do you celebrate? What do you think of the current state of women’s affairs? and who are the women that inspire you the most?
Read More »Voices in the Street: Armored Vehicle
Bloomington Police Department have recently held a press conference about an armored vehicle that BPD has purchased.
Read More »Voices in the Street: “Do you have health insurance?”
Flu season approaches and health insurance is on the mind of many. Open enrollment for plans under the affordable care act aka Obamacare started on November 1 and continues through December 15. The shorter enrollment period represents only one of the administration’s steps towards repeal and replace. Consequently, we have asked the question whether you have health insurance and how …
Read More »Voices in the Street: “Is investing in offshore accounts acceptable for IU?”
University endowment earnings are usually tax-exempt. However, depending on the type of investment, even Universities can be required to pay federal taxes. Investing through so-called blocker corporations, which are established in no-tax or low-tax jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands literally blocks the University from having to pay taxes. IU and many other Universities utilize blocker corporations to maximize the return …
Read More »Voices in the Street: “Do you have anything special planned for Halloween?”
Halloween is just around the corner and this begs the question whether you have anything extra scary or fun coming up and whether you intend to disguise yourself wearing your favorite spooky costume. Is the candy ready to go and has the Jack-o-Lantern been carved? What are your plans for Halloween?
Read More »Voices in the Street: “Needle Exchanges, pros and cons”
The opioid crisis is raging and solutions are elusive. We have asked what your thoughts are regarding needle exchanges. Do they help or do they enable?
Read More »Voices in the Street: Catalonian Independence
This week’s edition asks Bloomington residents their opinion about the Catalonian Referendum on Independence from the Kingdom of Spain.
Read More »Voices in the Street: “Construction downtown: Is it a curse or a blessing?”
If one walks or drives around downtown Bloomington one cannot help but notice that new buildings are sprouting like mushrooms after a rain. And one also starts to wonder whether this is a good or a bad thing. We have asked your friends and neighbors about their thoughts regarding downtown construction.
Read More »Voices in the Street: “Taking a knee during the national anthem, is it an appropriate form of protest?”
Since Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem in the 2016 pre-season, the gesture has become a common sight prior to NFL games. Last weekend, President Trump weighed in suggesting that NFL owners should fire NFL players who protest by taking a knee. We have gone out into the streets and asked: How do you feel about football players …
Read More »Voices in the Street: “What do you like most about Bloomington?
As a new crop of students settles in and local residents get once again used to the buzz around town that accompanies it we have gone out into the streets and asked your friends and neighbors what they like best about Blomington.
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