Tag: Indian Country
Indian Country treaties are valid—and matter, says Supreme Court ruling
“Promises were made,” Justice Gorsuch said in upholding Creek Nation jurisdiction over half of Oklahoma.
Making sure the Census counts Indian Country
On top of the citizenship question, Indian Country faces the hurdles of being one of the hard-to-count populations and not trusting the government at all.
#NotInvisible: Groundbreaking legislation tackles epidemic of violence against Indigenous women
"Women are disappearing and dying in Indian country. We must act."
Indian Country moves to secure voting rights
Activists among tribes want to rally the Native vote. Because when they show up to the polls, they’ve shown significant political power.
Why one Native family is donating their fracking proceeds to benefit...
A new fund will support deeply researched investigative journalism that reports on critical issues in Indian Country.
Don’t let Trump drama distract you while Congress dismantles Medicaid
I’m obsessed with what this Congress is doing to the funding for health care, especially Medicaid, which insures 62.3 million Americans.
Drinking water in Indian Country: More violations, less EPA
Analysis shows more health violations but much less federal enforcement at tribal water treatment plants, suggesting “regulatory neglect.”
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Donald Trump faces groundbreaking criminal trial as first former U.S. President in the dock
With jury selection underway, the world watches as this unprecedented trial unfolds, potentially reshaping America's political landscape.
Will the center hold as elections descend to a war between gut grievances vs....
While Trumpian individualism now equates with rank criminality, social activism fosters greater collective prosperity, opportunities and growth for all.
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Israel’s blowback genocide.
Averting Crisis: Global Calls for Restraint as Tensions Escalate Between Israel and Iran
Amidst calls for peace, a night of retaliation heightens fears of an all-out war.
Coal capacity increased 2% globally in 2023, the most since 2016
Retire coal plants faster or 'forget about' Paris goals, energy expert says.