4 From the Editor
6 Global Tastes, Local Variety
10 Teaching Important Lessons in a Contentious Climate
15 More Than Just A Job
18 Cover Story: A Practice of Peace
22 Health Care Workers Find Strength in Diversity
26 LGBTQ Community Shows Resiliency Amidst Adversity
Jasmine Thompson uses yoga to promote inner healing
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SOUTHERN INDIANA
July | August 2025
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4 From the Editor
Stand up for diversity while you still can
6 Global Tastes, Local Variety
Culinary experts bring authentic styles to Southern Indiana
10 Teaching Important Lessons in a Contentious Climate
Division Street, Town Clock serve as centers for understanding, history
15 More Than Just A Job
Rauch helps clients find work, assist employers
18 Cover Story: A Practice of Peace
Thompson uses yoga to promote inner healing
22 Health Care Workers Find Strength in Diversity
Workers deal with variety of backgrounds
26 LGBTQ Community Shows Resiliency Amidst Adversity
Pride celebrations continue despite legislation, backlash
A Practice of Peace:
Jasmine Thompson uses yoga to promote inner healing
Cover photos: Bill Hanson and Jesse Fox
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