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Empowering civic engagement and progressive policy through education, outreach, and advocacy. MADVoters.org

Out of the ashes of 9/11, Americans proved that we can rise above even the darkest of tragedies, coming together with a shared love for our country.  25 years after the 9/11 attacks, let us re-commit to this mutual love, solidarity, hope, and tenacity as we work toward a better future for all.

⁨The Indiana State Police is seeking nearly $30 million in federal funding to pay for surveillance technology, drones, and armored vehicles—all reportedly to make Indiana “safer.” But what could $30 million do for public safety if it were invested in ways actually meant to make the public safer?

Join MADVoters at IU Indianapolis on Tuesday, September 22 from 11am-3pm in Taylor Courtyard for Pad the Policy! We’re raising awareness about period poverty in Indiana and asking for your support to help end the tax on period products. ☕️ Plus, enjoy FREE Dunkin Donuts coffee while supplies last!

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🔴 The Claim: The Trump administration is giving $120 million from the Rural Health Transformation Program to rural hospitals. 🟢 The Reality: The Trump administration cut $31 billion from Indiana Medicaid, which directly threatens rural hospitals’ ability to stay open and offer the same services.

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⁨⁨¡ALERTA! Aumento en los operativos de ICE. Esta semana se ha observado un aumento en la actividad de ICE en Indianápolis. Lo que puedes hacer: - Haz un plan de preparación - Ejerce tus derechos - Informa, no alarmes - Llama al 855-589-4639 si ves a ICE English in comments.

Get to know the ins and outs of our government at a MADVoters Civics Literary Lab! We bring the classroom to YOU in these interactive workshops, where you can learn about voting, elections, Indiana’s government, and more. ➡️Visit MADVoters.org/civics to schedule a Civics Literary Lab for your group!

⁨Join MADVoters as we host our MVPs (MADVoters Verified Politicians) for a conversation where we break down Indiana’s latest topics such as data centers, religious instruction during school hours, Indiana’s flood response, and more. ➡️ Register at madvoters.org/events

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Early voting begins in just over 6 weeks, and it's all hands on deck for democracy! Swipe for ideas on simple actions you can take in your community to support voter engagement. Join our virtual workshop today on voter engagement! 📌 Wednesday 8/26, 6:30-8pm ET ➡️ Register at MADVoters.org/events

💸The United States has the most expensive healthcare and the worst health outcomes of any high-income country. And within our own country, Indiana’s healthcare costs and outcomes are among the worst. It's painfully clear that our healthcare system is failing Hoosiers.

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Investing in education is one of the most effective ways to strengthen our communities. So why is Indiana falling so far behind? ➡️ Educational Disinvestment This has led to brain drain, stagnant wages, poor economic outcomes, and widespread teacher shortages.

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