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An estimated 2 million Hoosiers are traveling this week, all of us on our way to those places that are, or feel like, home. We'll gather around tables, maybe get outside for a break before pie and undoubtedly be reminded why the travel was worth it.
This week, we're sharing pieces you can enjoy while you're waiting on that flight, or while you're holding down the passenger side. Like a good holiday meal, it's a mix of flavors and feelings, and I know you'll find something here you didn't know you needed.
Putting this newsletter together each week is one of the things I love about what I do, and I'm wildly fortunate to get to do the work. Roughly four years ago, a group of dedicated folks came together to figure out how to protect and defend Hoosiers' access to the news and information they need — ideals that are imminently worth fighting for. Deep thanks for those who support us, and for those who want to join the cause, you can find more info here. It's an especially great opportunity right now, during our year-end fundraiser, when all donations will be matched dollar for dollar. Even better, every new recurring monthly or quarterly donation will be matched to its full annual value. That means your $10 monthly gift turns into an added $120 matched gift powering local journalism.
Thanks so much for reading. And however you're spending the holiday, I hope it fills you up. |
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Lisa Renze
Free Press Indiana Director of Strategic Partnerships |
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In the gathering together we find ourselves |
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Indianapolis author Callie J. Smith reflects on how holiday gatherings can bring lessons of compassion and kindness to the table, alongside the turkey and fixings. In this short essay, Smith shares the opportunity she found ... in yams and yarn. It's an easy read for this holiday week. |
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Child care cuts tough on families |
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The 19th reports that Hoosier families in need of child care assistance are facing a waitlist that has grown from 3,000 to 30,000 children. Experts say that what once was a wait time of a few weeks has now grown to months, leaving families with few options for care. |
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PBS picks up documentary |
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Longtime Indiana investigative journalist Sandra Chapman has found a second career in documentary filmmaking. This month, PBS began national distribution of her work, "The Girl in the Yellow Scarf," a film that tells the story of a reporter's search for justice, decades after the 1968 murder of Carol Jenkins in Martinsville, Indiana. |
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Indiana Avenue was legendary for music |
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From the Father of Rock and Roll Chuck Berry to the King of Blues B.B. King — and Indiana's own Ink Spots — the Avenue was the place to be to witness some of the most significant musical influencers of blues and rock and roll. Listen to the Echoes of Indiana on WFYI. |
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More great reads |
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ICYMI: The New York Times reports on a group of evangelical Christians in Central Indiana who say environmental work they've supported is mandated by scripture.
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Why is there so much pushback to redistricting in Indiana? Politico takes a deep dive into the issue with Rodric Bray, president pro tempore of the Indiana Senate.
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While the average tuition cost at public and private U.S. universities has doubled over the past 30 years, some have actually found success in freezing tuition — including Purdue University. NPR has the story.
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More than a third of Hoosiers released from prison return within three years. Louisville Public Radio reports on efforts underway to stop that trend.
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The long holiday weekend provides a perfect opportunity to take in the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. Get a taste of the season here.
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