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Indiana Senate Passes Controversial Bill on Diversity Programs

4/26/2025

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Indiana's Senate has passed Bill 289, which limits diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, igniting fierce debate reminiscent of the Three-Fifths Compromise. Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith has taken aim at Democrats' historical views. Now, all eyes are on Governor Mike Braun as this bill symbolizes the escalating national conflict over race and education.

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Story summary

Indiana's Senate has passed Bill 289, which limits diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, igniting fierce debate reminiscent of the Three-Fifths Compromise. Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith has taken aim at Democrats' historical views. Now, all eyes are on Governor Mike Braun as this bill symbolizes the escalating national conflict over race and education.