Bloom Archives
Tag: Washington D.C.
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Caleb Poer: Political Activist
Caleb Poer, 17, admits there was a time when he wasn’t politically aware. “I don’t remember thinking about politics until Barack Obama was running…
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Bloom’s Greatest Hits: Dawn Johnsen—Law Professor
It was four years ago, on April 9, 2010, that Dawn Johnsen withdrew her name from consideration as President Barack Obama’s choice to become…
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Quilter’s Comfort: Unusual Teas Made Locally
In the spring, local artist and business owner Patricia Coleman likes to sit down with a cup of her Sagewell tea blend, a combination…
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IU Scientists Group Fighting Gov’t Anti-Science Policies
The 2016 election generated widespread concern about the anti-science rhetoric used by the campaigns of President Donald Trump and other Republicans. “In the past,…
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New NASA Planetary Protection Officer Enjoys the Sweet Life in New Unionville
There were about 1,400 other applicants for arguably one of the most important jobs on the planet—safeguarding our biosphere from extraterrestrial biological contaminants and…
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Gene Coyle: Bloomington’s Own Secret Agent Man
“I’ll let you in on a dirty little secret,” Gene Coyle says, leaning in. “Being a spy is fun.”
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The Fight to Save Our Forests and Wildlife
There was a time when the whooping crane had no protections. Back then, there was no Endangered Species Act, no national wildlife refuges—in fact,…
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Students from Bloomington High Schools Attend March for Our Lives
Students from both Bloomington High School North and South attended the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, March 24. According to…
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25 Couples Who Contribute to Our Community (COVER STORY / PHOTO GALLERY)
The virtues of volunteering can’t be overstated—the hours volunteers spend in service support worthwhile causes, nonprofit organizations, and the larger community. But as the…