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Indiana Politics from the Left Side of Things
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Things have got to change!
Tonight we are talking with Vicki Pierce, Executive Director of Community Kitchen of Monroe County. Volunteer and donate: https://www.monroecommunitykitchen.com/Join the brunch!
We are talking about IDAAC Indy and the need for volunteers. Join IDAAC Indy today!
Talking with Indivisible about how you can get involved!Get connected on MobilizeGet connected on FacebookEmail them: ici25.action@gmail.com5 Calls
As Indiana Capitol Chronicle reported on June 17, 2025, A new academic year is still weeks away, but Indiana educators are already working to implement a slate of new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session—including changes to classroom instruction, attendance policies, and teacher pay.In this episode we talked about the bad bills that passed session and the good bills that did not.
Statehouse wrap up with the Executive Director of the Indiana Democratic Party, Dayna ColbertDonate today to support our party.https://secure.actblue.com/donate/indiana-democratic-party---federal-account-1?refcode=TurnLeftYTCC is available for this broadcast.BlackPearl IT Solutions - www.blackpearl-its.com Music by https://www.bensound.com/
No matter who you are or where you come from, there is a place for you in the movement. Learn about The Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis with Rev. David Greene and Rev. Antonio Alexander.
The Indiana Democratic Party Chair has a lot to do. But she needs your help. Join the movement.To donate to the partyhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/indiana-democratic-party---federal-account-1?refcode=TurnLeftpod
There is a whole lot going on in Washington, but our congressman shows up and is outside!Special guest tonight Rep Andre Carson Indiana Congressional District 7.Congressman André Carson wants to hear from you.https://carson.house.gov/.../past-e.../i-want-hear-youTo Donate to the Congressman André Carson https://secure.actblue.com/donate/andre-carson-1?refcode=TurnLeftpod
We hear you; you want more information about what a PC is. Dayna Colber, the executive director of the Indiana Democratic Party, breaks down what a PC is and what a PC does. There are ways for you to get involved!
There is a place for you to put that energy. It is time for everyone to get involved and move the needle because we are the change we have been looking for.
This week we are talking party structure and how legislation moves through our statehouse with Dayna Colbert, INDEMS Executive Director,
Gender identity rule:
Emphasis added:Rule 9 (b): To preserve equality of representation in all Party committees, the chair and vice chair or committeeperson and vice committeeperson shall not be of the same gender identity. This Rule does not apply to other officers, but Party members are encouraged to make determined efforts to create equal gender representation in their committees. Ininstances where an individual is non-binary, the alternate position shall be of another gender identity.
Also, here are the links for the show!
Rules: https://indems.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IDP-Rules-December-2024.pdf
Reorg Landing Page: https://indems.org/reorganization-2025/
Reorg Guide (also on landing page): https://indems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-IDP-Reorganization-Guide-WEBSITE-.docx-1-27-25.pdf
Reorg Procedures (also on landing page): https://indems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-SCC-Reorganization-Procedures-1-27-25.pdf
Listen as we break down the first full week of the Indiana General Assembly.
You can find more info on bills here: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills
Turn Left is back!!
One more week, and either we protect democracy and move Indiana forward to a place where how you exist in the world is protected. Or, we turn the clock back and let those that don't like you control the most private aspects of your life. It is up to us.And we only need to flip four IN House seats to end the super majority, and this week, we will have two more that are looking to move Indiana forward.
Turn Left with your host Indiana's Own Dana Black
Where we discuss Indiana Politics from the Left side of things.
John Bartlett
Candidate IN House District 33
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Erika Robinson Watkins
Candidate IN House District 4
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We are seeing how problematic a Braun/Beckwith administration will be. AG Rokita is awful and the supermajority continues to write policies that can be harmful to Hoosiers. OH, and there are three members of the IN Supreme Court on your ballots. We have the chance between now and Nov 5th to change the direction of our state. We can't sit this one out. Too many of our state house races are uncontested, which is a tragedy. One question I often hear is who is running for this office or that office. But it is not easy to run for office, and the candidates need all the help they can get. This week we have two more candidates on Turn Left that still need your help to get them across the finish line. Tune in to hear their stories.
Veronica Pejril; Candidate IN Senate D-24
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Walt Sorg; Candidate IN House D-52
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I'm not gonna lie, with the way Republicans are so ready to toss our democracy aside for an autocrat, you know your lives are not what they are worried about. They claim to be the party of freedom, but they attack freedom for women to control their bodies; they attack freedom for our trans youth and our freedom to read what we want.The only way to prevent the bad legislation that is surely going to be introduced in the next session is to end the super majority. It takes all of us. Please, time, talent, or treasure, get in the movement and help get out the vote. Our lives depend on it.
Michelle Higgs
Candidate for State House District 60
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Rick Rouser
Candidate State House District 23
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Less than 30 days!! This is where we are, and unfortunately, not enough people care about their own interests to vote for the people who will protect body autonomy, protect public education, and protect collective bargaining. Not only that, we need to protect democracy from those that want to turn back the clock to when only land-owning white men had a say in our democracy. We won't go back!!
We can protect our statehouse if we work to elect Democrats on the ballot. This week, two more candidates who are looking to end that supermajority and bring balance and common sense to the statehouse.
Wendy Dant Chesser Candidate for IN House District 71
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Stephanie Jo Yocum Candidate for IN House District 88
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