News and Analysis

A people’s victory: Racist CEO Jackie Nytes resigns!

PSL IndianapolisAugust 20, 2021April 2, 2025

After a summer of struggle, Indianapolis forces racist CEO Nytes to resign.

Library racism fight continues as Nytes, Salinas try to hang on

Indianapolis Liberation CenterAugust 7, 2021October 22, 2023

The July Indianapolis Public Library board meeting had many members of the community, current and former library staff openly express their solidarity with Bree Flannelly…

A language for exiles: A Muslim Youth Collective art show of beauty and struggle

PSL IndianapolisJuly 31, 2021December 24, 2023

The Muslim Youth Collective’s art show connected the pain of dispossession and oppression with the joy of resilience and resistance.

Indianapolis stands with Cuba: Video by Critical Thought Critique

PSL IndianapolisJuly 27, 2021October 22, 2023

Watch speeches and interviews from PSL Indy’s July 18 protest in solidarity with Cuba!

Library worker speaks before board: We need new leadership!

Indianapolis Liberation CenterJuly 26, 2021October 22, 2023

Read Stephen Lane’s statement to the IndyPL Board at the July 26 meeting.

Leaked Indy Library CEO email tries to “recruit some Black community leaders” to defend her from workers’ criticisms.

Indianapolis Liberation CenterJuly 25, 2021April 2, 2025

In response to worker criticisms of hostile and racist working conditions, a leaked e-mail reveals IndyPL CEO Jackie Nytes asked to “recruit some Black leaders to sign” a letter in support of her. She also dismisses worker criticisms as “personal disagreements”!