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Laura Walter saw the opportunity to assist others with their annual struggle to get heir taxes done as a simple solution to a very complex problem. She first came to the United Way Community Tax Service just like anyone else – as someone with some anxieties about being able to complete their annual taxes correctly. What appealed to her was …

A new movement of refugees fleeing violence and starvation in Central America began to reach Tijuana last month, in the hopes of applying for asylum in the United States.  Comprised of multiple, self-organized caravans, the refugees passed through incredible hardship and risk before thousands were temporarily settled in the Benito Juarez shelter – a sports complex on the southern side …

Jim Rusie’s ethic for service runs deep in his family tree. Giving back was something that his mother instilled in him, his children, and grandchildren from an early age by example. She has won numerous awards for her service in the Martinsville community. Jim has continued his own service by taking a leadership role in the Area 10 Food Pantry program through …

The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission is postponing approving a project agreement for two new downtown parking garages; An Indianapolis ordinance which would’ve prohibited people from sitting or lying on sidewalks and public spaces died without a vote last night; Lawmakers in Indianapolis criticized Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s proposed expenditure of a 1 billion dollar renegotiated Toll Road lease. FEATURE On Thursday, the Monroe …

Jenn Harmless looked around and didn’t like what she saw. About 5 years ago, she noticed an increase in dehumanizing rhetoric aimed at Muslims and other populations. Jenn decided that she needed to find a way to counteract the increase in hate speech that was happening nationwide. Together with a few friends, she founded We Are You, a nonprofit whose …

The Bloomington Utilities Service Board is considering raising the city’s storm water rates; Medical marijuana is likely to be brought up again before the Indiana legislature this coming session; The Monroe County Commissioners met with the Monroe County Election Board last week, to review issues with the November 6 mid-term election; The US Forest Service is Accepting public comment on …

The “community” in WFHB volunteer-powered community radio was a strong draw for Chuck Beckett as he was looking for a place to give back as a volunteer in his retirement. The atmosphere and people at the station reminded him of his time years ago at his college radio station. From music to news to community features and activities, he has …

Karl Swenson knows the difficulties inherent in the transition from military to civilian culture experienced by returning veterans. As a veteran himself, he experienced many of the same issues upon re-entering his civilian life after serving in Vietnam a half-century ago. It was a recognition of those shared experiences that lead him to be a volunteer mentor in the Monroe …

The line between personal and professional interests have blurred around the issue of accessibility for Chris Jackson, the chair of the City’s Council for Community Accessibility’s AccessAbility subcommittee. In his professional life, he manages community outreach services for the Monroe County Public Library, specifically around the accessibility of services for all community members through programs like the Bookmobile. After attending …

Next week, on August 21, is the start of the 2018 National Prison Strike. Anticipated to be the largest in U.S. History, this strike comes after many years of various strikes, work stoppages, boycotts, and other forms of rebellion.  In this episode, we hear about the intended transfer of 3,200 Puerto Rican prisoners to Arizona, listen to a strike statement …