OnMay 21, during an appearance on a conservative podcast, Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith declared, “I hate Islam. It’s a demonic death cult.” Beckwith continued, “We’re giving people permission to hate again, and I know that sounds a little harsh at first, but we’ve seen this movement to eradicate hate in our culture, that is the worst thing we could …
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. Indiana has roughly 41,000 Muslims out of a state population of 6,970,000. That is 0.58%, or about 1 out of every 170 Hoosiers. Yet, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith has beenattacking Islam, insulting Muslims and claiming he wasprotecting Indianafrom Sharia law. It …
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. Indiana has roughly 41,000 Muslims out of a state population of 6,970,000. That is 0.58%, or about 1 out of every 170 Hoosiers. Yet, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith has beenattacking Islam, insulting Muslims and claiming he wasprotecting Indianafrom Sharia law. It …
Title: Beckwith doubles down, feuds with fellow Republicans over Islam remarks URL Source: https://mirrorindy.org/beckwith-doubles-down-feuds-with-fellow-republicans-over-islam-remarks/ Published Time: 2026-06-05T16:28:47+00:00 Markdown Content: Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith feuded on social media Wednesday with fellow Indiana Republicans who criticized his attacks on Islam and calls to give Americans “permission to hate again.” A day after Gov. Mike Braun suggested Beckwith “probably regrets” how he phrased …
https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2103/2026/06/04154003/greg-best-photos-and-big-innovators-wrap.mp3 June marks the opening of two important opportunities to celebrate Indiana agriculture. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting entries for its annual Agriculture Photo Contest through June 30th. According to Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith, “This is a great chance for talented photographers all over the state to submit their photos having to do with anything agriculture: …
This column wasoriginally publishedby Sheila Kennedy on her blog, “A Jaundiced Look at the World We Live In.” I guess I can no longer ignore the most recent evidence that my state of Indiana is governed–if “governed” is even the right word–by deplorable people who lack even a minor acquaintance with the Constitution or the concept of the common good. …
By Sydney ByerlyThe Indiana CitizenJune 3, 2026 Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith feuded on social media Wednesday with fellow Indiana Republicans who criticized his attacks on Islam and calls to give Americans “permission to hate again.” A day after Gov. Mike Braun suggested Beckwith“probably regrets”how he phrased his comments made on a May 21 Flashpoint appearance, Beckwith signaled he was standing …
This story wasoriginally publishedby the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Leslie Bonilla MuñizIndiana Capital ChronicleJune 3, 2026 Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declared June “nuclear family month” in a proclamation issued Monday — the first day of nationally recognized Pride month. Thedocumentproclaims the nuclear family, “consisting of one husband, one wife, and any … children, is God’s design for the family structure …
Maybe that was his goal. Ever since I wrote about how Beckwith has moved from being a joke to becoming a dangerous joke, I’ve heard from his followers. They’ve sent me notes—SEVERAL OF THEM WRITTEN IN ALL CAPS—telling me how wrong I was to criticize the lieutenant governor. (An aside: Why do some people seem to think that writing in …
Source: Jeremy Hogan / Getty INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith wants to make the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office a gubernatorial appointment. Beckwith said Gov. Mike Braun would select a much better person to be the county’s prosecutor instead of Ryan Mears . “If they can’t get it together and protect the citizens of Indianapolis, the governor should have …
By Sydney ByerlyThe Indiana CitizenJune 2, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun said Tuesday that Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith “probably regrets” how he phrased his recent comments that Americans need “permission to hate again” and his singling out of Islam as worthy of hatred. But the Republican governor stopped short of directly rebuking his No. 2, even as other Indiana Republicans more …
INDIANA – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 AgriVision Award , the highest agricultural honor presented by the State of Indiana. This award, now in its 19th year, was established by the lieutenant governor and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to recognize Indiana’s agricultural leaders who are ensuring Indiana is, and remains, a global center for …
He seemed like just another low-rent Elmer Gantry wannabe, a slick little hustler desperate to sell religious-themed scams to the terminally gullible and get his fix in the spotlight while he did so. As ignorant of U.S. history and the U.S. Constitution—he called the notorious three-fifths compromise that made slaves unwilling collaborators in their own subjugation a blessing for Black …
By Sydney ByerlyThe Indiana CitizenJune 1, 2026 Top Indiana Republicans would not say Monday whether they agreed with Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s claim that Hoosiers should have “permission to hate again” and his description of Islam as a “demonic death cult.” The Indiana Citizen contacted Gov. Mike Braun, state legislative leaders and members of the state’s congressional delegation on Monday, …
By Sydney ByerlyThe Indiana CtiizenMay 30, 2026 Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith on Saturday criticized Indianapolis Jewish community leaders who had joined an interfaith statement condemning his calls to “hate” Islam, calling their expression of solidarity with Indiana Muslims “deeply misguided.” In asocial media post, Beckwith quoted a passage from the Hadith that he said demonstrates hostility toward Jews within …
News Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith: "I hate Islam." WFYI Public Media | By Benjamin Thorp Published May 29, 2026 at 10:23 AM EDT Bluesky Zak Cassel / WFYI Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith at a Turning Point USA event December 5th, 2025. Beckwith garnered national attention for comments made about Islam in recent weeks. A Muslim advocacy group is responding …
Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith is facing criticism over his comments on Islam in a recent online interview and in follow-up comments on social media. The comments have drawn criticism from faith leaders, elected officials, and members of the Muslim community, with some questioning the impact that rhetoric like this can have across Indiana. “I said what I mean, and …
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith is facing criticism over his comments on Islam in a recent online interview and in follow-up comments on social media. The comments have drawn criticism from faith leaders, elected officials, and members of the Muslim community, with some questioning the impact that rhetoric like this can have across Indiana. “I said what …
Source: Jeremy Hogan / Getty INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith said Thursday that American culture and values should not be up for debate during an appearance on the Flashpoint podcast, where he discussed President Trump, immigration, religion, and concerns he raised about extremism and assimilation. Beckwith said efforts to remove hate from public life go too far, and …
By Sydney ByerlyThe Indiana CitizenMay 28, 2026 Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith said Americans should be given “permission to hate again” and called Islam a “demonic death cult” during a recent appearance on a conservative web talk show, the latest in a series of public comments from the Republican portraying Islam as a threat to America. “We’re giving people permission …
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (WOWO) Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith said Thursday that Indiana Republicans should focus on delegate-driven decision-making ahead of the state party convention, while addressing recent political shifts in the Indiana secretary of state race, during an interview on Fort Wayne’s Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee , broadcast live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during Carb Day 2026. Beckwith’s appearance …
By Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana CitizenMay 19, 2026 The ACLU of Indiana has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent an investigator for Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office from taking “any adverse action” against a Monroe County man who posted “86” on the social-media pages of several state elected officials. On May 7, the American Civil Liberties Union, …
Since then, he’s added another vote to his total, pushing him up to a tentative—oh so tentative—four-ballot lead. I know there’s a legal theory that argues that a candidate in a tightly contested election—particularly one with a lead, however temporary that lead might be—should declare victory. The thinking is that doing so creates an implied presumption and forces the other …
n District 1, Sen. Dan Dernulc, R-Highland, who voted against the redistricting plan, lost the primary to Trump-backed Trevor De Vries, who works in transactional risk insurance and serves as a GOP precinct committeeman and third candidate, Nader Liddawi. In exchange for his opposition to redistricting, Trump called Dernulc a “RINO” who “has failed the fantastic people of Indiana so …
Editor, The recent coverage of Micah Beckwith defending his criticism of the Westfield High School band show should concern more people than just band parents. Not because disagreement is off-limits. It isn’t. Public officials have every right to express opinions, even unpopular ones. But leadership isn’t defined by the right to speak. It is defined by judgment, timing, and who …
Editor, The recent coverage of Micah Beckwith defending his criticism of the Westfield High School band show should concern more people than just band parents. Not because disagreement is off-limits. It isn’t. Public officials have every right to express opinions, even unpopular ones. But leadership isn’t defined by the right to speak. It is defined by judgment, timing, and who …
“I’m sorry, Dad,” she said, “but I don’t agree with you.” I smiled at her. “That’s OK, sweetie,” I said. “You’re my daughter, not my clone. You’ve got a good mind. You’re supposed to use it to think for yourself.” I can’t remember what we disagreed about that day. It could have been any number of things, because she was …
By Sydney ByerlyThe Indiana CitizenMay 1, 2026 Indiana State Police said they arrested a 24-year-old Dubois County man on Thursday for allegedly making threats against Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith. Joshua Wasson, of Jasper, has been charged with intimidation against a public official, a Level 6 felony, state police saidin a news release. He also faces misdemeanor counts of possession of …
Title: Indiana State Police arrest Dubois County man over alleged threats targeting Lt. Gov. Beckwith URL Source: https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/briefs/indiana-state-police-arrest-dubois-county-man-over-alleged-threats-targeting-lt-gov-beckwith/ Published Time: 2026-05-01T15:45:06+00:00 Markdown Content: A 24-year-old Dubois County man was arrested Thursday after Indiana State Police say he sent a series of threatening social media messages to Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith. Joshua Wasson, of Jasper, was arrested on a Level 6 …
DUBOIS COUNTY, Ind. — A Jasper man was arrested Thursday on charges he threatened Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith on social media. Joshua Wasson, 24, faces intimidation charges after allegedly posting threatening statements on Facebook, Indiana State Police said. Indiana State Police Jasper Post detectives were contacted about the social media posts and messages targeting Beckwith. During the investigation, they …
I have worked with many victims of spiritual abuse. Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith is creating more of them. I debated Beckwith last year on the subject of Christian Nationalism (see our IndyStar debate here). InattackingWestfield High School students and administrators as demonic, he has crossed the dangerous line into spiritual abuse. The Salem witch trials are not as far behind …
I have worked with many victims of spiritual abuse. Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith is creating more of them. I debated Beckwith last year on the subject of Christian Nationalism (see our IndyStar debate here). InattackingWestfield High School students and administrators as demonic, he has crossed the dangerous line into spiritual abuse. The Salem witch trials are not as far behind …
This story wasoriginally publishedby the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey SmithIndiana Capital ChronicleMay 1, 2026 A 24-year-old Dubois County man was arrested Thursday after Indiana State Police say he sent a series of threatening social media messages to Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith. Joshua Wasson, of Jasper, was arrested on a Level 6 felony count of intimidation against a public official, …
Title: Micah Beckwith is a coward | Letters URL Source: https://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/readers/2026/04/29/micah-beckwith-westfield-high-school-band-coward/89835465007/ Published Time: 2026-04-29T09:13:40Z Markdown Content: April 29, 2026, 5:13 a.m. ET Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith went on a social media rampage attacking band students at Westfield High School in what could only seem to be something he believes does not align with his brand of Christianity. Since then, the …
Beckwith accused the high school band's performance as 'satanic' due to an opera, but Katz says this is 'ridiculous'. Katz challenges Beckwith's approach of quickly judging and condemning instead of understanding diverse perspectives. Katz agrees with Beckwith on some education issues but criticizes his 'doubling down' on this particular controversy. Source: Patabook News / Patabook News Micah Beckwith Doubling Down …
Title: Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith doubles down on his criticism of Westfield band URL Source: https://www.wthr.com/video/news/local/lt-gov-micah-beckwith-doubles-down-on-his-criticism-of-westfield-band/531-de53cf3d-6bc1-4f5d-8533-0fbc50656042 Published Time: 4/24/2026 6:12:03 PM Markdown Content: To stream 13 WTHR on your phone, you need the 13 WTHR app. ## Download the 13 WTHR app [](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1502629615)[](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doapps.android.mln.wthr&hl=en_US) Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith doubles down on his criticism of Westfield band 00:00 00:00 00:00 GO LIVE …
Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith is defending his recent Facebook comments criticizing a Westfield High School band performance. Following an April 22 post that drew community backlash, Beckwith appeared on conservative radio station WOWO’s “Fort Wayne’s Morning News” to defend his stance. Speaking with host Kayla Blackslee, Beckwith renewed his criticism of the school and issued a direct challenge to Westfield …
Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith is defending his recent Facebook comments criticizing a Westfield High School band performance. Following an April 22 post that drew community backlash, Beckwith appeared on conservative radio station WOWO’s “Fort Wayne’s Morning News” to defend his stance. Speaking with host Kayla Blackslee, Beckwith renewed his criticism of the school and issued a direct challenge to Westfield …
Beckwith's post accusing the band of 'giving the middle finger' to Christian conservatives is an over-the-top reaction. The band's costumes are simply a nod to their competition, not a political statement. Katz believes Beckwith's real motive is a desire for attention and relevance, not addressing the actual issue. Source: Patabook News / Patabook News Micah Beckwith’s Misguided Attack On Westfield …
FORT WAYNE, IND. (WOWO) Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith is responding to controversy surrounding a social media post involving Westfield High School’s indoor percussion team, saying he stands by his comments and will not be removing them. Beckwith appeared on Fort Wayne’s Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee , where he was questioned about a viral post he shared featuring a …
A social media reel posted by the Westfield High School Band came under fire in an April 22 Facebook post from Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith. The band’s Facebook reel, originally posted March 28, depicted its indoor percussion team in costume and on school buses before participation in the Indiana Percussion Association State Finals. Micah Beckwith Beckwith’s Facebook post, published …
(Photo supplied/Federal Bureau of Investigations) Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith says a news report is how he learned about threats against him and his family. He questions why the Federal Bureau of Investigation office in Indianapolis did not tell him sooner. He says The Indianapolis Star contacted him before publishing the story, and that is when he first heard about …
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Earlier this week, Hammer and Nigel were joined by Cate Charron of IndyStar who reported that an anti-Trump protester had plans to use drones to attack the home of Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith. Lieutenant Governor Beckwith says he only recently became aware of the alleged threats and is now questioning why federal authorities did not notify his office sooner. He …
Beckwith's actions have damaged his political future, but threats against him are unacceptable and require a unified response. Investigations into alleged misconduct should be thorough, but threats cannot be tolerated regardless of one's political views. Protecting public officials from credible threats is a fundamental responsibility, regardless of personal opinions about their performance or character. Credible Threat Made Against LG Micah …
Source: Patabook News / Patabook News INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith says a news report is how he learned about threats against him and his family. He questions why the Federal Bureau of Investigation office in Indianapolis did not tell him sooner. He says The Indianapolis Star contacted him before publishing the story, and that is when he …
Instead of whiny little brats such as Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith who dissolve into tantrums every time someone gives them a side glance. A few days ago, our lieutenant governor once again demonstrated just how tender—even fragile—his ego and sensibilities are. He had another of his Micah meltdowns when the superintendent of the Valparaiso Community Schools tried to do …
It would be nice—oh so nice—to once again have fully functioning adults holding public office in Indiana. John Krull, publisher, TheStatehouseFile.com Instead of whiny little brats such as Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith who dissolve into tantrums every time someone gives them a side glance. A few days ago, our lieutenant governor once again demonstrated just how tender—even fragile—his ego …
By Sydney ByerlyThe Indiana CitizenApril 20, 2026 Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith assailed the leadership of Valparaiso Community Schools, calling for its superintendent to resign in a series of social media posts after the district apologized for Beckwith’s Friday appearance at a high school event. The dust-up stems from Beckwith’s April 17 visit to Valparaiso High School. According to the …
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Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith is speaking out after controversy surrounding his recent appearance at a northwest Indiana high school career event. According to a statement released by Beckwith’s office, the lieutenant governor was invited to serve as keynote speaker at the Valparaiso High School Career Fair, where he said he focused his remarks on job opportunities and future careers …
By Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana CitizenApril 13, 2026 Although Alexandra Wilson was motivated to enter the race for the Indiana Senate by her concerns over plans to consolidate Terre Haute’s high schools, the calls and text messages she received after filing her candidacy paperwork show the Trump and Braun administrations were still focused on the fight over redistricting. Wilson is running …
Audio recordings, text messages, voicemail transcripts, and a formal statement released Friday by candidate Alexandra Wilson appear to show a coordinated effort by senior Republican political figures and allied organizations to persuade her to consider stepping aside in the Indiana Senate District 38 race. Critically, all of the outreach reviewed by Indy Politics occurred before the statutory deadline for candidates …
FORT WAYNE, IND. (WOWO) A newly घोषित 30-day gas tax holiday in Indiana is drawing both attention and questions from residents, as state leaders outline the scope of the measure and its potential impact on household costs and infrastructure funding. Governor Mike Braun has ordered a temporary suspension of the state’s 7% sales tax on gasoline, a move expected to …
He’s become even more erratic and irrational than usual—and that’s saying a lot. On Easter Sunday, a day holy to much of America and, in theory anyway, the president issued a post that was even more unhinged than normal for him. (And—again—that’s saying a lot.) “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in …
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Expands VA benefits to cover adaptive sports prosthetics — specialized artificial limbs and attachments designed for cycling, swimming, running, skiing, and other recreational activities for disabled veterans.
Under the bill, if a SNAP applicant’s immigration status can’t be verified, the applicant’s information will be “immediately referred to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for investigation and potential deportation proceedings,” Garten said in a release.
Title: Q&A: Micah Beckwith on his embrace of Christian nationalism, America's founding and who gets to govern URL Source: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/12/qa-micah-beckwith-on-christian-nationalism-americas-founding-and-who-gets-to-govern/87092884007/ Published Time: 2025-11-12T11:03:06Z Markdown Content: Nov. 12, 2025 Updated Dec. 18, 2025, 3:44 p.m. ET _Editor's note: T \_his article is part of IndyStar's project on Christian nationalism, funded by The Poynter Institute, a nonprofit that trains and supports journalists\__, …
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 520 South Walnut Street in Bloomington, Indiana, as the "Curt Cignetti Post Office".
After the Indiana House passed a new congressional district map on Friday, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued a strong, partisan statement applauding the action and saying the map would withstand a legal challenge from anyone “silly enough” to file …
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