Photo: Jim Streisel, Carmel HiLite Adviser; Jillian Moore, HiLite Managing Editor, Phil Goodchild, Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation representative, Dr. Tim Phares, Carmel High School principal. Jillian Moore, Carmel High School senior and managing editor of the HiLite student online publication, is the recipient of a $1,000 first place award in the Indiana Friends Committee …
by Diana Hadley 
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by Diana Hadley 
We have had requests for more information about the election. At one time, local newspapers provided in-depth coverage prior to elections, but as more and more newspapers struggle to have the staff to do that, we all struggle to know our candidates. One excellent source is The Indiana Citizen, a nonpartisan, non-profit platform dedicated to …
by Diana Hadley 
All In 4 Democracy will host a webinar next Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. The webinar will provide important updates on what’s happening with election issues and administration from the national, state and local perspective and take questions. Here is the registration link. Webinar Registration – Zoom Speakers from CCIN, the League of Women …
by Phillip Goodchild 
Photo: Sonia Leerkamp, Nineveh, and Clara Glaspie, Indianapolis, represent the ICRC on February 7, 2022, in the Senate Chamber as Senator Fady Qaddoura reads the resolution honoring the group. On February 7, 2022, the Indiana Senate sitting in formal session adopted an important symbolic resolution. SJR 16, offered by Sen. Fady Qaddoura, acknowledged the work …
by Phillip Goodchild 
All In for Democracy groups, Including IFCL, were disappointed when the Senate elections committee refused to grant a hearing for Senate Joint Resolution 14, another attempt to promote the voices of all Hoosiers in legislation that affects them. John Krull responded in a column below published in thestatehousefile.com. > https://www.thestatehousefile.com/commentary/lawmakers-to-public-talk-to-the-hand/article_a98f9006-7b12-11ec-a0f3-57cc6620eda3.html>
by Diana Hadley 
As reported at the IFCL meeting this past weekend, Senator Fady Qaddoura has introduced SJR14 this session. It’s a resolution calling for an amendment to the Indiana Constitution, to remove redistricting responsibility from the legislature and put it in the hands of a multi-partisan, citizens redistricting commission. SJR14 has not yet been scheduled for a committee …
by Phillip Goodchild 
Several people from Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation joined approximately 50 other members of groups supporting a fair and transparent redistricting process last Saturday, December 4, to show appreciation to those who served on the Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission. The event at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum also included State Senator Fady Qaddoura who spoke about …
by Diana Hadley 
The State Senate Committee on Elections heard twenty-four people testify regarding the newly drawn maps for Indiana voting districts on Monday, September 27. Quakers Phil Goodchild, Mary Blackburn, Sonia Leerkamp and Michael Squires were four of those speakers. Mary Blackburn described her Quaker heritage and her parents’ emphasis on democracy as she made the case …
by Diana Hadley
Indiana Redistricting — Update & Action Alert The Indiana General Assembly’s rushed redistricting process is nearing the finish line, moving at breakneck speed without regard for real transparency or meaningful public participation. On Monday, September 27 at 9:00 a.m., the Senate Elections Committee will hold a single public hearing at the Statehouse on new maps …
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